Idukki

Sprawling over an area of 5061 Sq. Km., the district of Idukki is marked by undulating hills and valleys. Munnar is a beautiful hill station on the Western Ghats at about 1600 metres above sea level. The town is situated at the confluence of the three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. There are lakes, reservoirs, forests and several tea estates. Anamudi, the highest peak in south India is close to this place.

Anamudi
Among the many lofty peaks of Western Ghats-often called Sahyadri - Anamudi peak is the highest in south India with 2695 Mts. above sea level. This is an ideal spot for trekking.

Eravikulam National Park
This National park lies at the crest of the Anamalai ranges near Munnar spreading over 97 Sq. Kms. of evergreen tropical forest. The Nilgiri Tahr in Eravikulam is the rare breed of mountain goats in the world. Until a few years ago, the species was fighting a lost battle for survival; now herds of 30 and more can be seen at a time. In the park, and around the estates in the Anamalai, elephants move across the border; Nilgiri langurs, lion-tailed macaques and other monkeys abound; samburs are often seen; wild dogs regularly trace the path of their prey; and with the new consciousness of conservation, even a leopard or tiger can be spotted. Eravikulam is accessible by foot (18 Kms.) from Rajamalai which is 17 Kms from Munnar town.

Chinnar wild Life Sanctuary
This Sanctuary bordering Tamilnadu is situated 60 Kms away from Munnar. It spreads over an area of 92.44 Sq Kms, fully inhabited by wild animals like elephants, leopards, bears, gaurs, samburs, spotted dears, boars and several other species. Chinnar wildlife Sanctuary is different from other sanctuaries of Kerala in its vegetation. This is the only protected area in Kerala with semi arid and dry deciduous shrub forests, the preferred habitat of the Starred Tortoise.  The high peaks of Rajamali steeps down to the deep valley at Deobolic Point. This place is often called as the suicidal point - really a frightening mountain scape.

Accommodation
The Forest department has a watch tower and a dormitory with a capacity of 30 beds.

Transport
Rail : The nearest railheads are Alwaye and Bodinai-kkannur. The train from Bodinaikkannur to Madurai is at 11.05 and 17.25 (3hrs) and from Madurai to Bodinaikkannur is at 07.45 and 14.20.
Bus : There are buses to Munnar from Cochin, Coimbatore, Kottayam, Madurai, Trivandrum, Thekkady etc.