Munnar is the most famous hill station and the mostly visited tourist location in Kerala. Located in Idukki district, Munnar is blessed with ever green forest and many other natural gifts including lakes, waterfalls etc. The cool hill station is an ideal spot for honeymoon couples. You can enjoy some great days at here with the beauty of valleys, enigma of forest and romance of climate. It will be great if you plan a stay at a better resort and visit all the fabulous places near Munnar. SpiceTree Resort is a good option for you. They provide better service with luxurious facilities. You can enjoy more privacy in the rooms at here. As you visit the nearby places at Munnar, the first impression for you will be Kundala that you see on your way to Top Station. This is a pristine spot that you will go loved at your first visit. This place is blessed with abundant natural beauty and a calm environment.
On your way to Top Station, you can make a halt at Kundala and can cover the major fascinations at here. Kundala tea plantations are the first of them. The greenish valleys covered with tea plantations is a beautiful scene at Kundala. As you visit the spot you will fall in love with the beauty of Kundala Lake. Another mind blowing attraction at here is the Kundala Dam. This is an artificial dam and attracts all tourists with its unique charm. Kundala is located about 20 km from Munnar town. This place which is at an altitude of 1700 above sea level is famous for the cherry blossom that appears in each six months. If you visit this spot, you can also spot Neelakurinji flowers around the Kundala Lake. Neelakurinji blooms all around the Munnar valleys in an interval of 12 years.
Another attraction of Kundala is the Golf Course that belongs to the Tata Tea Ltd. Aruvikkara waterfall is also located near Kundala. The artificial dam at Kundala is an interesting spot as you can enjoy boating. You can get pedal boats, row boats and Kashmiri shikkara boats for rental at here. Kundala has got a historical importance as this was the place where Munnar railway station stood. The building is still there and is now an office of Tata Tea Ltd. Kundala Valley Railway was the first monorail system in India and was privately owned. You can see several remaining of the railway at here. These all things make Kundala a must to visit spot near Munnar. The historical importance and the natural beauty of here together will give worth to your visit. There after you can precede your journey to the Top Station.
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