Devikulam (7 km from Munnar)
Devikulam This idyllic hill station with its velvet
lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The
Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic
spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing.
Nyayamakad (10 km from Munnar)
Nyayamakad -Located between Munnar and Rajamala, Nyayamakad
is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a height
of about 1600 meters. The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot
and trekking point.
Lock Heart Gap (13 km from Munnar)
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 worthy of a visit.
Rajamala (15 km from Munnar)
Lock Heart Gap The natural habitat of the Niligiri
tahr , Rajamala is 2695 Mts above sea level. Half the world's population of the
rare mountain goat or tahr which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here.The
Niligiri tahr in Rajamala are now to be found in small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala
region. The total number of Niligiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300.
Eravikulam National Park (15 km from Munnar)
Eravikulam National Park TThe 97 sq. km. park is situated
in the Devikulam Taluk and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr. The Anamudi peak (2695 Mts)
is located in the Southern region of the park.
Originally established to protect
the Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiri Ibex), the Eravikulam National Park is situated in the
Devikulam Taluk of the Idukki District. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1975.
Considering the ecological, faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological significance,
it was declared as a National park in 1978. It covers an area of 97 sq kms of rolling
grasslands and high level sholas (evergreen forests). The park is breathtakingly
beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in
the world. .