Kerala Trip

We went Kerala for 4days...

Forward: Chennai -> Salem -> Coimbatore -> Palghat -> Thrissur -> Chalakudi -> Munnar


1st Day

1. Palghat

a. Dhoni Waterfalls (15 km from palghat)
i. A Dhoni waterfall is a 3 hours trek from the base of the Dhoni Hills. A thick reserve forest surrounds it

b. Meenvallam WF (around 15 kms – 8 km from thuppanad junction, palghat – Mannarkad road)
i. There are 10 steps of waterfalls of which eight are located in the upper hills inside the dense forest. They are inaccessible, only the remaining two steps are accessible. One has to hire a jeep from Koomankund junction and then trek a distance of 1.5 km by crossing the river Thuppanad.

We stay in Palghat.

2nd Day

1. Thrissur

a. Athirapally and vazhachal WF (Chalakudi, on the way from Thrissur to Munnar)
i. East of Chalakudy, near the entrance of the Sholayar forest ranges are the beautiful waterfalls of Athirapally and Vazhachal, 5 kms apart

b. Cheeyappara & Valara Water falls (On the way to Munnar).
i. The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located between Neriamangalam and Adimali on the Kochi- Madurai national highway. The Cheeyappara waterfalls cascade down in seven steps. It is a real feast for the eyes. This is also a great place for trekking.

2. We leave from thrissur 3PM, after that we directly goto Munnar and stay there.

3rd Day

1. Munnar

a. Mattupetty (13 Kms)
i. The Mattupetty lake and dam, just a short distance from the farm, is a very beautiful picnic spot.The sprawling Kundala tea plantations and the Kundala lake are other attractions in the vicinity. DTPC Idukki provides boating facilities on the Mattupetty Dam.Speed launch and motorboats are available on hire. Visiting time: 0900-1100 hrs and 1400-1530 hrs. Rate Rs.5 per head

b. Echo Point (15 kms from Munnar)
i. This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo Point is on the way to Top Stations from Munnar.

c. Eravikulam National Park (15 kms)
i. The 97 sq. km. park is situated in the Devikulam taluk and is home to the Nilgiri tahr. The Anamudi peak (2695m) is located in the southern region of the park.

d. Top Station (32 kms)
i. 1700 m above sea level, this is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. The rare Nilakurinji (strobilanthus) belongs to this region. This plant blooms every 12 years bathing the hill sides in bright blue. Top Station also offers a panoramic view of the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu.

e. Pothamedu (6 km)
i. Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.
f. Rajamala (15 km)
i. 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 noe 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. Visiting Hours : 0700 - 1800 hrs.

g. Kundala (20 km)
i. Kundala is a picturesque town on the way to Top Station. The Golf Course which belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. is located here. The Kundala artificial dam is another attraction. Aruvikkad Waterfall is also near Kundala.
2. Going back to Cottage and stay

4th Day

1. Munnar
a. Marayoor (40 kms)
i. This is the only place in Kerala that has natural growth of sandal wood trees. The sandal wood 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 tourist's. Thoovanam waterfalls and Rajiv Gandhi National Park are also near by.
b. Devikulam (7 km)
i. 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.
c. Pallivasal (8 km)
i. This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immence scenic beauty.
d. Attukal (9 km)
i. A panorama of waterfalls and rolling hills, Attukal, located between Munnar and Pallivasal, is a feast for the eyes. The place is also ideal for long treks.
e. Nyayamakad (10 km)
i. 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.
f. Lock Heart Gap (13 km)
i. 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.
g. Anayirangal (22 kms)
i. It's a lush green carpet of tea plants. A trip on the splendid reservoir is an unforgettable experience. The Anayirangal dam is surrounded by Tata Tea plantations and evergreen forests. It is an ideal picnic spot.
2. Leaving from Munnar after such a great trip (gonna be).