Ponmudi - Thiruvanathapuram

Ponmudi

Another place to visit Thiruvanathapuram is Ponmudi. It is a hill station. The meaning of the Ponmudi is Golden Peak. Ponmudi is located 61 km away from the city.

Ponmudi is an enchanting hill station with narrow winding pathway and cool green environs. Along with a beautiful array of mountain, flowers, exotic butterflies and small rivulets. 

Ponmudi also has the advantage of being a hill station in close proximity to the sea and the famous beaches of Thiruvanathapuram. Ponmudi offers excellent opportunity for trekking. 

There is not a single visitor that has not been left spellbound by the cadence of the avian orchestra and the verdant shades of green that Ponmudi is known for. What more can you as for.

Devikulam and Nyayamakad Watterfalls - Munnar

Devi kulam

The name of the Devikulam is derived from name of Sitha Devi Lake. (Devi means – Sitha devi from Ramayanam and Kulam means Lake). Devikulam is located 7 km away from Munnar. Here are many myths surrounding the lake and it is said that Goddess Sitha bathed in this lake. 

This is a hill station with its velvet grass lawns, exotic flora and fauna and also the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The lake is ideal for trout fishing. There is a waterfall called that Pallivasal waterfall a nice spot to visit.

Nyayamakkad

The nyayammakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. It is located between Munnar and Rajamala. Nyayamakad is 10 km from Munnar. The waters flow down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters. 

The charming surroundings make an excellent picnic spot and trekking point. Walk up to the Nyayamakad Gap to take in brilliant views of the Munnar valley covered with green carpet of tea plantations. 

Cheeyappara, Meenuli and Chithirapuram - Munnar

Cheeyappara

The Cheeyappara waterfalls are located between Neriamangalam and Adimali on the Kochi Madurai highway. The Cheeyappara waterfalls cascade down in seven steps. It is an excellent or breathtaking experience for us. This place is also good for trekking.

Meenuli

Meenuli is famous for a gigantic prehistoric rock spread over 500 ares. Meenuli is a ficture on the itinerary of mountaineers who visit Munnar. At the top of this rocks, offer a wonderful or superb view o the Lower Periyar area, Bhoothathankettu Dam and on a clear day we can see   parts of the Eranakulam (Cochin).

Chithirapuram

Chithirapuram is 10 km away from the Munnar. It is old-world little sleepy town with flakes of Cottages, old time bungalows and cold charm. It is also the home of Pallivasal hydro-electric power station. Chithirapuram has an added attraction of tea plantation and spices nurseries owned by Kerala Spices Board.

Pallivasal Dam & Chinnakkanal - Munnar

Pallivasal Dam

Pallivasal is the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala. It is located 8 KM from Munnar. This place is beautiful place and often favoured by visitors as a picnic spot.

A panorama of waterfalls and rolling hills, Attukal, located between Munnar and Pallivasal, is a feast for our eyes.

Chinnakkanal Waterfalls

One of the places to visit is Chinnakkanal. It is near to Munnar town, and the waterfalls here, it is popularly known as Power House Waterfalls.

This point will give scenic view of the Western Ghat Ranges, and is an ideal place for a break on the way to the Thekkady from Munnar.

Top Station & Anayirangal- Munnar

Top Station-Munnar

Top station is the highest point on the way of Munnar – Kodaikanal Road. It is 32 km away from the Munnar. The top station is around 1700 m above sea level. The rare Nilakuriji flowers belong over vast area of this region. I said about Nilakuriji some days before, The Nilakurinji blooms every 12 years, at that time all the hill sides covered by blue flowers like a beautiful blue carpet. 

The hill station also offers panoramic view of the neighboring state of Tamilnadu. We can see the Kundalai Dam on the way Munnar – top station road. 

Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodynaakkanur. Top Station derived its name from its being the uppermost located railway station on the Kundala Valley Railway, built in 1902 between Munnar, Kundalai and this hilltop location. A monorail goods carriage system was soon installed along this cart route. In 1908 the monorail was replaced by a 24 inch gauge railway. Middle Station (Kundalai) is 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) west from Top Station on the way from Lower Station Munnar. Some remains of Kundala Valley Railway can be seen at the Munnar Tea Museum.

Tea chests arriving at Top Station from the Kundalai Valley were transported by a ropeway from Top Station 5 km downhill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu. The tea was then shipped 15 km by cart to Bodynaakkanur, and then by rail to other places in India and ship to England.Remains of the ropeway station at Top Station is still visible. Elevation at top of Bodi ropeway was 1,911 meters.

Anayirangal

The Anayirangal is the best another sightseeing place in Munnar. Anayiragal is located about 22 KM from Munnar.

We can see lush green carpet of tea plants in this place. Actually a dam is located here, it gives superb views of reservoir, and this dam is surrounded by tea plantations and evergreen forests.

The Anayirankal Dam is surrounded by the Tata Tea Plantation and evergreen forests. Anayirankal is an ideal picnic spot for the travellers from around the world.

If you are lucky enough you will be able to sight large number of elephants that comes to this place often to drink water from this lake.

Mattupetty Dam - Munnar

Mattupetty Dam 

One of the main attractions of Munnar is Mattupetty; it is located 13 km away from Munnar Town.  One of the Main attractions in Mattupetty is the beautiful lake and the Mattupetty Dam, which are ideal picnic spot.

The District Tourism Promotion Council, Idukki arranging boating facilities in the Mattupetty Dam. The three types (Speed launch, sow speedboat and motorboat) of boating are available here on payment basis. 

Another main attraction of Mattupetty is the dairy farm run by the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project.  The dairy farm is a unique one of its kind with several varieties of high yielding breeds of cattle.

Tea plantations also we can see here. You are interested for trekking in the Shola forests around Mattuppetty, you can see the variety of birds.

Walk along small streams and follow its meandering path till it falls down the hillside as a waterfall. The hill side is dotted with pretty waterfalls that added attraction of the place.

Eravikulam National Park - Munnar

Eravikulam National Park 

The main attraction of the Munnar is Eravikulam National Park. Eravikulam National park is located in 15 KM from Munnar. This park we can see different type of butterflies, animals and variety of birds. This is the great place for trekking; it gives a panoramic view to our eyes. In the morning time this area is covered by blankets of mists.

This park becomes a hot destination at the time of blooming of Nilakuriji. That time the blue flowers of Nilakurigi are covered the hills and vallies of Munnar and this park.  The last time it bloomed was in 2006. This blooms once in twelve years.

The main body of the park consists of a high rolling hill plateau with a base elevation of about 2,000 m. The terrain consists of high altitude grasslands interspersed with Sholas. Many perennial streams criss-cross the park. They merge to form tributaries of the Periyar River and Chalakudiyar River on the west and the east flowing Cauvery River in Tamil Nadu. Lakkom Waterfalls is in this region.

Twenty six species of mammals have been recorded in the park including the largest surviving population of Nilgiri Tahr. The other ungulates are Gaur, Indian Muntjac and Sambar Deer. Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Wild dog, Dhole, leopard and tiger are the main predators. Some little known animals such as Nilgiri langur, Stripe-necked Mongoose, Indian Porcupine, Nilgiri Marten, small clawed otter, Ruddy Mongoose, and Dusky palm squirrel are also found. Elephants make seasonal visits.

132 species of birds have been recorded which include endemics like Black-and-orange Flycatcher, Nilgiri Pipit, Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, White Bellied Shortwing, Nilgiri Verditer Flycatcher and Kerala Laughingthrush.

Every year the wild life warden will close the Eravikulam national park for 45 days from 1^st February due to calving of nilgiri tahr. The Eravikulam National Park was established to protect the Nilgiri Tahr, and rare species of the wild goat and the only one to be found south of the Himalayas. It is absolutely awesome place. 

Parunthumpara- Thekkady

Parunthumpara

Parunthumpara is a small village, located between Peermade and Thekkady. The word parunth in the local language means Eagle and para means rock and it is also known as Grampi. It is located at an altitude of 3800 ft above the sea level. It is called Parunthumpara or eagle rock because of a large area around like an eagle. It is 6 km from Peermade, 25 km from Thekkady & 3 km From National Highway- Kottayam – Kumily Road. This area provides a bird's eye view of an endless stretch of green forest land and low-lying areas. This hill station stands out for its sprawling grasslands where the families can enjoy a few quiet moments, away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. A perfect choice for those who wish to have a holiday off the beaten track and to explore the unseen and the unexplored beauty of the pristine forests around, Parunthumpara has been attracting a large number of domestic tourists during weekends. Parunthumpara may not be included in many tourist books and guides because it is very recently only tourists started exploring this area. However, the steep hills also pose a threat to reckless visitors. There are a few deep slopes and one should be careful while visiting Parunthumpara. The District Tourism Promotion Council plans to develop Parunthumpara as a hill station and as a stopover place for tourists who come from Kumarakom to Thekkady. Between the main tourism destinations, there are a few must-see places and Parunthumpara had been identified as one among them. It is very pleasant to view from the top of the hill. From the top of the hill you can see the beauty of other places in Parunthumpara. It is fully covered with abundant a coffee, cardamom and tea plantations which looks like a green carpet on both side of the roads in Parunthumpara.  And it has a thick forest and dozens of rivers where tribal people are residing.  And it is also perfect place for trekking.

Athirappally - Thrissur

Athirappally waterfalls

Athirappally is the land of rivers and forest and great waterfalls. It is the largest waterfall in Kerala. It is situated on the edge of Sholayar forest ranges. This sparking cascade of silvery water falls from a height of about 80 meters to join Chalakudy River.

We can walk through the rock pathway that leads from the main entrance; it will give amazing view from the top of the waterfall. That walk is adventurous also.  The cool misty waters cascading down in the backdrop of the thick green forests and rocks are a dazzling experience to any visitors.

There is a fantastic view from the bottom of the waterfalls which can be reached with little bit of trekking on the top of the slippery rocks. It is a beautiful trail and you can enjoy the water from the falls sprinkling all over you.

I was visited here with my family and enjoyed the beauty of the Landscape and waterfalls.

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