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About Mankulam Munnar

Mankulam Munnar-is a beautiful village in Idukki

Mankulam Munnar is a beautiful village in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala.Mankulam Grama panchayath is the first LSGD in Asia to generate its own electricity using waterfalls and sell it to the Electricity board of Kerala.

The Mankulam Gramapanchayath is to promote tourism activities in this gifted land of Gods Own Country. Mankulam Munnar, village is one of the most beautiful places on the face of globe, placed in proximity to Munnar – The Southern Kashmir.It is the land of biodiversity, cultural fusion and picturesque sceneries.Mankulam Munnar village you feel winter on southern area, Mediterranean climate at the middle and tropical climate on north end, the same time. You can experience here tribal culture survived for centuries and can witness their festivals, which are on the verge of extinction.Gaze to instill love in the eyes of wild animals on your path to befriend them. All are invited to inhale the purest air of surrounding forest, to be quenched with purest water from natural springs and to taste the organic spices and food.Come to touch the pulse of our community living in a small village encircled it’s four sides with natural forests and to be enthralled by the sagas of our survival.

Munnar Tea Museum

22.0 km from The Wild Trails , The KDHP Tea Museum is an industry and history museum situated in Munnar, a town in the Idukki district of Kerala in South India. Tata Tea Museum is its official name, but it's also known as Nalluthanni Estate where it is located, or Kannan Devan Hills Plantation Tea Museum

Cheeyappara Waterfalls

The Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls are among the best trekking locations in Idukki district. Many people come across these waterfalls on the way to Munnar and it is slowly turning into a tourist hotbed. There is a dense growth of trees all around and several rare species of plants and animals can be seen in the vicinity. The Cheeyappara Waterfalls gush down in seven tiers and area truly spectacular sight to behold. Valara Waterfalls are known for the lush greenery surrounding it and is a lovely picnic location.

Anamudi Peak

Anamudi is a mountain located in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India, at an elevation of 2,695 metres and a topographic prominence of 2,479 metres. It lies on the border of Devikulam Taluk, Idukki district and Kothamangalam Taluk, Ernakulam district.

Anamudi is the highest mountain in peninsular India as well as the largest mountain in Kerala. Meanwhile, the highest independent mountain ( free-standing mountain ) in Kerala is the Cheriyam mountain in Mankada in Malappuram district. Cheriyam mountain is located at an elevation of 613 m (2,011 ft) above sea level.

Mattupetty Dam

30.0 km from The Wild Trails , Mattupetty Dam (Madupetty Dam), near Munnar in Idukki District, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India to conserve water for hydroelectricity. It has been a vital source of power yielding along with other such dams, huge revenue to the states. The large amount of perennially available water allows wild animals and birds to flourish. However salinity caused by irrigation and water-logging are of concern to environmentalists.
Munnar is located near the confluence of the mountain streams of Muthirappuzha River, Chanduvarai River and Kundale River.

Eravikulam National Park

28.0 km from The Wild Trails Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km² national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala in India. Situated between 10º05'N and 10º20' north, and 77º0' and 77º10' east, it is the first national park in Kerala.

Eravikulam National Park is administered by the Kerala Department of Forests and Wildlife, Munnar Wildlife Division, which also runs the nearby Mathikettan Shola National Park, Anamudi Shola National Park, Pambadum Shola National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Kurinjimala Sanctuary.

Viripara Waterfalls

The Viripara Waterfalls within the Kallar River is a very interesting spot many of the guests love to visit.This water fall is the best for bathing in Munnar. The waterfall is just 1.5 kilometres from Munnar town and is an ideal place to spend half a day. The waterfall is close to the Letchmi Estate Tea Plantations. The water cool here and most of the guests literally jump into water The 4X4 Jeep climbs up the rocky formations making it a partial off roading experience. The best time to visit Viripara Waterfalls is during the monsoon, when the water overflows the check dam and people could walk around there.