Nyayamakad Waterfalls10 Kms from Munnar, located between Munnar and Rajamala Nyamkad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. The Water cascades down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters, the enchanting surrounding make an excellent picnic spot and trekking point. Nyayamakad is a land of scintillating waterfalls with water cascading down a height of around 1,600 metres. Pallyvasal Hydel Power Project and the tea plantations are other attractions.
The place is ideal for both peace and adventure lovers since they can either walk around and soak in the beauty of the surroundings.The Nyayamakad gap provides excellent views of the Munnar valley. You can also come across some tea pickers at work.Nyayamakad can be accessed from either Munnar or Rajamala.
The climate is very pleasent in monsoon season.The weather ranges between 5 °C (41 °F) and 10 °C (50 °F) in winter and 15 °C (59 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in summer.
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Trekking is the main Intresting thing that you do there and its a great picnic spot.
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Eravikulam National Park (Rajamala):Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a sanctuary set up for the preservation of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. The park has the largest known population of Tahr’s existing in the world and also shelters Atlas Moth, Elephants, Sambhar’s, Gaurs, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri, Langur, Tigers and Leopards. Spread across an area of 97 sq. kms, the Park exhibits the breathtaking natural splendor of rolling grasslands and exotic flowers. Anamudi, the highest peak south of Himalayas, towers over the sanctuary in majestic pride.Pothamedu:Pothamedu is a small village inhabited by the local people just 6 kms from munnar. Pothamedu is one of the Major plantation hubs of Munnar. Being a very high place, the surrounding places can be seen clearly.It offers an excellent panoramic view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in munnar. The rolling hills and the, lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.Marayoor:This is the only place in Kerala that has a natural growth of sandalwood trees. The sandalwood factory of the Forest Department, the caves (muniyaras) with murals and relics from the New Stone Age civilization and the children’s park spread across a hectare of land under the canopy of a single Banyan tree are of great interest to tourists. Thoovanam Waterfall and Rajiv Gandhi National Park are also nearby.It is said that, ‘Pandavas’ had stayed in the area during their ‘Vanavasam’ and so the place was named as ‘Maranjirunnaoor’. Now the place is known as ‘Marayur’.It occupies a vast area on the slopes of the Western Ghats in Idukki district and is an important pre-historic site in Kerala. Apart from the Dolmenoid cists (Dolmenoids were burial chambers made of four stones placed on edges and covered by a fifth one called the cap stone) in Muniyara, Marayoor is famous for its natural sandalwood forests and pre-historic rock paintings.
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How to reach?
Nearest Railway Station:Thiruvananthapuram central, about 2 km, and Kottayam railway station
Nearest Airport:Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 6 km and Kochi International Airport.
Road Transport:Munnar is well connected by a developed network of road transport. Regular buses are available to Kochi, kottayam, Madurai an other prominent places around Kerala and from local visiting placesGoa: 930 km; Chennai: 600 km; Malampuzha: 230 km, Kodaikkanal: 195 km, Kumarakom: 160 km, Top station: 34 km, Anamudi: 20 km.
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ATTUKAL:
A panorama of waterfalls and rolling hills, Attukal, located between Munnar and Pallivasal, is a feast for the eyes.CHINNAKANAL WATERFALLS:It is Located on the way to Thekkady from Munnar, the Chinnakanal waterfall cascades down a steep rock 2000 m above sea level. The spot is enriched with the scenic Western mountain ranges, and is an ideal place for a break on the way to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.CHITHIRAPURAM:With its sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts, Chithirapuram still exudes an old world charm. Home of the Pallyvasal Hydel Power Project, this hill town is also famous for its.LOCK HEART GAP:This is an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking. The fresh mountain air, the mist-clad hills and panoramic view make it.Rajamala:The natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr, Rajamala is 2695 m above sea level. Half the worlds population of the rare mountain goat or tahr, which is last becoming extinct, is now found here. The Nilgiri Tahr in Rajamala is now to be found in small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala region. The total number of Nilgiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300. Visitors are not allowed during the monsoon.Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary:Periyar Lake,Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Lying close to the plantations in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the worlds most fascinating natural wildlife reserves – the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Spread across 777 sq. km, of which 360 sq. km is thick evergreen forest, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Noted for its geo-morphological diversity of wildlife and scenic beauty, the Reserve attracts visitors from all over the world. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar river adds to the charm of the park. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar remains the large herds of wild elephants that come down to the lakes edge.
Nearest Petrol Pump:
Ammu’s petrol pump Alwaye – Ernakulam Road, Aluva Ernakulam, Kerala 683101Petrol Pump Pattipara Aluva Munnar Road Ernakulam, KeralaPetrol Pump Aluva Munnar Road Edathala, Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:
Island Holidays Surya Complex, Velloorkunnam, Muvattupuzha, Kerala 686671- Tel:09895114134Holiday Heaven Resorts MunnarSH 17, Munnar, Idukki Kerala 685618 Tel:04868 249958Windy Hills Resort Gap road, Munnar – Thekkady Highwa Munnar, Kerala 685618 Tel:0484 2611707Munnar Rock Pallivasal, Munnar Rock, Munnar Munnar, Kerala- 04865 216076
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Police Station:Police Station Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala.Police Station Munnar Tel. : 91-486-230321
Munnar Police Station Munnar P.O. Idukki District 685612, Kerala.
Nearest Hospital: Tata General Hospital, Munnar Tel : 91-486-2530270 Arun Hospital, Munnar Tel : 91-486-2530410 Matha Hospital , Munnar Tel : 91-486-2530744
