TRAVELOGUE - When He called me to his own country! Kerala, India - CONTINUED
DAY THREE -
In and around Munnar
We wanted to see the real beauty of Munnar... Question was.....
Where to go from the town?
Since there was hardly anything to do and see in the town decided to head towards Top Station!
Munnar - Top Station Route it was !!
Top Station offers a panoramic view of the majestic Western Ghats.
Time taken : 1 hour
Distance : Around 35 kms
Mode of Transport : Cab
This is a beautiful route !! Will very strongly recommend this route to you all.
As I'd mentioned in my previous post, we had hired a cab for the rest of our trip in Kerala.Well, the cab driver, Binoy (his name) suggested we leave early for Top Station, if we really wanted to see the real beauty of that route, and also, could stop where ever we wanted to!!Once the traffic starts flowing in, that won't be possible, he said !So we left our hotel early, as a result got some splendid shots, which I'll be sharing with you all. Let me tell you, it really is this green
!! October ...wonderful time to visit Munnar, after the Monsoon season.Photo point
Had the road , all to ourselves
On this way you will come across many scenic points, where you'll want to click snaps.
Here are a few places where we stopped.
Mattupetty Dam from the road
From another point... the beauty of it...
You can enjoy a boat ride in the dam.
On the way, Mattupetty Lake
You can walk down to the lake, and let me tell you, its beautiful !
View from the road... You can stop here and get yourself clicked with this breathtakingly beautiful view as the backdrop :)
I just wanted to share with you all, that when in your excitement you are getting clicked in Munnar ....amongst the beautiful tea gardens....just be verryy careful of leeches....they actually exist
.... !!!It happened to one of us ! Worst part being that you don't get to know that its feeding on your blood. One such leech had targeted my sister's foot
...n believe you me...she got to know that, once we returned to our hotel from Top Station. Imagine throughout the ride the leech was with us....clinging on to her foot.
Leech attack !
Horrible!!!...n the bleeding doesn't stop for hourrrsss !We reached Top Station well in time... however, all we got to see there was mist
.Though we were told that the views are splendid on a clear day. We enjoyed a hot cup of masala tea at one of the small tea stalls....
It is a very long walk...so be prepared !!
After spending a wonderful time there we headed back to Munnar.
To brief you about what you can do in and around Munnar.
Echo Point
Echo Point is situated around 13 km from the town of Munnar. Apart from an Echo point, the place is also a picnic spot where visitors love to take nature walks along the hill slopes. Tourists can also trek in the nearby tea, coffee and spice plantations. The cool breeze and serene surroundings makes this place favorite among wayfarers.
Elephant Lake
The Elephant Lake or Anayirangal is a scenic location surrounded by tea plantations and is around 22 km from Munnar. The Lake is named after the herds of wild elephants which come here from the forests to drink water. It's very common to spot a herd of elephants by the waters. Tourists can enjoy the panoramic view of the serene waters along with the backdrop of dense tea estates.
Tata Tea Museum
The Tata Tea Museum is located at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea just about 1.5 km from the Munnar town. Over a century, Munnar has been linked with tea plantations and is home to some of the best tea estates in the world. The museum is homage to the pioneers who transformed Munnar into a great tea plantation estate. The museum exhibits various pieces of antiquity and describes the origin and evolution of tea plantations in Munnar.
CSI Church
The CSI Church is a popular destination and an important landmark in Munnar. Built in 1910, it is a Protestant Church which is mostly built in stone by the Scottish tea estate workers and managers. The highlights of this Church are in its charming interiors. Just adjacent to the church is a cemetery with tombs which date back to 1894.
Rajamalai National Park (Eravikulam National Park)
Situated at a distance of around 15 km from Munnar, the park is divided into three sections- the core area, the buffer area and the tourism area. Visitors to the Park only have access to the tourism area. The National Park is the habitat of the highly endangered species of mountain goats called Nilgiri Tahr or Nilgiri Ibex. The park is quite rich in flora and fauna.
Mattupetty Dam
The Mattupetty Dam is located at a distance of around 13 km from Munnar. It's a perfect spot for a lazy picnic. The dam is surrounded by beautiful hills and tea plantations. Boating is a very popular here. The DTPC (District Tourism Promotion Council) provides boating facility and has a fleet of row boats, speed boats and pedal boats. Rose Garden is also a popular destination near Mattuppetty Dam, an excellent place for bird watching and trekking.
Top Station
Top Station is the highest point in Munnar and is easily accessible by tourists. It is around 32 km from Munnar and 1700 metres above sea level. The Top Station offers a panoramic and picturesque view of Munnar and its surrounding areas. The rare Neelakurunji (strobilanthus) plants belong to this region. These plants bloom only once in twelve years. The next bloom will take place in the year 2018. Top Station is located at border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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