Munnar Hill Station Tour
Set amid dramatic mountain scenery in what was once known as the High Range of Travancore, the hill town of Munnar (1524m) is the commercial centre of some of the world’s highest tea-growing estates.
The combination of the craggy peaks, manicured tea estates and crisp mountain air makes Munnar an ideal retreat.At Marayoor, east of the Eravikulam National Park and 42 km from Munnar, you can experience the peace and beauty of a sandalwood forest. Some 10 km past here is the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, home to elephant, leopard and bear. There’s a watch –tower, but many visitors find the allocated viewing time – 10 minutes – insufficient.
The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary is home to Malabar grey hornbills, woodpeckers, parakeets, and rare species such as the Sri Lankan frogmouth and rose-billed roller. The 25 sq km sanctuary was established in 1983 by the renowned ornithologist, Salim Ali, and is an important research area.
Thattekkad is 15 km north –east of Kothamangalam, which is on the Ernakulam Munnar road, roughly halfway between the two towns. There is an inspection bungalow and a dormitory at Thattekkad.
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
The Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, 135km from Palakkad (via Pollachi), stretches around the Parambikulam, Thunakadavu and Peruvaripallam dams, and covers an area of 285sq km. It’s home to elephant, bison, gaur, sloth bear, wild boar, sambar, chital, crocodile and a few tigers and panthers. The sanctuary is open all year, but is best avoided from June to August due to the monsoon.
Wayanad Wildlife sanctuary Also known as Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Wayanad is a remote rainforest reserve connected to Bandipur National Park in Karnataka and Madumalai Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. Wayanad is not really geared up for visitors. The forest Department staff are very helpful but you’ll probably just get a short jeep trip on the outskirts of the sanctuary through plantation.
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