Explore the Offbeat Places of the Mystical Munnar
Munnar, one of
the top tourist destination in India standing as king of hill stations. The
place is equally apt for each kind of travelers like adventures, honeymooners,
photo junkies, weekend relaxers, backpackers, solo trippers etc. It has the beauty to captivate visitors at
its first look with its emerald green forests, misty mountains, lush green tea
plantations, rolling hills and many more.
The place also has some hidden gems, the offbeat places. Let’s explore
some of the offbeat destinations in Munnar.
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
World’s highest
tea plantation is Kolukkumalai Tea Estate. One can feel the different
experience when they stand at the top of Kolukkumalai peak at sunrise. Here you
get the spectacle views of miles and miles of tea plantation on the rolling
hills on one side and a beautiful sunrise on the other side. So come close to
the rejuvenation by standing at the top of this Kolukkumalai Peak.
Kallippara
Shola Sunset Trek
If you like to
go for an off-road drive head towards Kallippara, here you get to experience
the colourful sunset with the stunning views of the Anayirangal dam. The jeep
safari through this lust green carpet Cardamom forest is one of the most
exciting things to do. The 20 minutes
jeep ride is followed by a 30 minutes uphill trek to the sunset point that
gives you a charming and thrilling experience. The Shola Sunset is the Romantic
hideaway, relaxing your nerves and eyes. The feeling you get when the last ray
of beautiful sun touches your eyes. So start the off-road drive to Kallipara,
enjoy the trek, and find yourself within this panoramic views of orange-red
sunset skies, Anayirangal Dam and the soaking mist.
Muthuvans
Tribal Village
When you visit this tribal village you get the
deep insight into the lives of Muthuvans Tribe. You will get the chance to
comprehend how their way of living is different from others. They have
beautifully made small huts, farms and schools. Here, you will see the
reflection of ancient history and tradition of the natives in Kerala. So a
visit to this tribal village is surely an antique and interesting experience
for our generations.
Mathikettan Shola National Park
Mathikettan
Shola National Park near Poopara village will be a feast for adventure seekers,
discovering the forest here is adventurous. The thick forest and the wild
animals without a proper road or trail was really scary. It has one of the great shola treks, the
Mathikettan derives from the Tamil word which means ‘Mind Confuser’ and it gets
the name owing to the thick forests and winding ways that used to leave the
natives confused and lost. So those who visit Mathikettan Shola are advised to
seek the help of a proper guide and also keep water and other food items if you
are planning to venture deep into the forest.
Anayirangal Dam
It is 22km away
from Munnar town surrounded by evergreen forests and tea plantations. The name
Anayirangal denotes as the wild elephants come down here and have a playful
time with water in the dam. The boating for visitors is available here, that
takes one to the scenic views of the Western Ghats, waterfalls and
emerald-green tea plantations. It is perfect for taking pictures and videos as
this destination bids a photogenic nature. The silence remaining all through
the stretch of the area reflects the serenity of the land.
Are you ready to
book your holidays in Munnar for exploring these offbeat destinations? Worried about your stay in Munnar, so stop
thinking it, you can catch Ragamaya, the top resorts in Munnar. Far away from the crowd of Munnar, offering
scenic views surrounded by tea gardens, mountains and pristine lakes. Step into
Ragamaya which opens to a fascinating view of the Ponmudi Lake and the dense
forests beyond. So book now and embrace
yourself in luxury and a lot of happiness.
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