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Rajamala
(15 km from Munnar) The
natural habitat of the Niligiri tahr , Rajamala is 2695 m 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. Visiting Time : 0700 - 1800 hrs. Visitors are not allowed during
the monsoon. Entry Pass : Rs. 10 for adults, Rs. 5 for children below
12 years, Rs. 50 for foreigners.

Nyayamakad (10 km from Munnar)
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

Mattupetty
(13 km from Munnar)Situated
at a height of 1700 m , Mattupetty is famous for its highly specialised
dairy farm, the Indo-swiss live stock project. Over 100 varietes of high
yielding cattle are reared here.Visitors are allowed into three of the
eleven cattle sheds at the farm
Visit Time : 0900 - 1100 hrs and 1400 - 1530 hrs.

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 slow speed motor boats are available
on hire.
Echo
Point (17 km from Munnar)
This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenominon here.
Echo point is on the way to Top Station from Munnar.

Kundala
(23 km from Munnar) 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.

Pallivasal-Athukkad
Waterfalls (8 km from Munnar) This
is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place
of immence scenic beauty
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