Tuesday 7 October 2014

Munnar Tourist Places

Eravikulam National Park

                       Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km² national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala in India, between 10º05'N – 10º20'N latitude and 77º0'E – 77º10'E longitude.



















Anamudi

             Anamudi is located in the Indian state Kerala. It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India, at an elevation of 2,695 metres (8,842 ft), and a topographic prominence of 2,479 metres (8,133 ft). The name Anamudi literally translates to "elephant's forehead," a reference to the resemblance of the mountain to an elephant's head.
















Attukal Waterfalls

         Attukal Waterfalls is located between Munnar and Pallivasal. It is a panoramic view but assumes a cascading and roaring beauty during the monsoons. It is one of the most attractive scenes that you can look at during your stay at Munnar. Attukal, 9 km away from Munnar, must be visited for its charming sceneries, glittering waterfalls and rolling hills is a feast for the eyes. The place is also ideal for long trekking and hiking but assumes a cascading and roaring beauty during the monsoons.





















Echo Point

            Echo Point is 15 km from Munnar. This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo point is on the way to Top Station from Munnar. Echo point is a scenic lakeside surrounded by hills which echoes back whatever you say, which is unusual near a water body. Trekking through the surrounding hill tops gives an amazing view of the beautiful hill station .Climate is pleasant, cool and misty though heavy showers are common between June-september which gives it a very fresh feel.





















2 comments:

  1. Very informational blog post. While Eravikulam National Park is a great choice for nature lovers who are looking for perfect places to visit in Munnar, the very landscape of the place makes for a sightful.

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