Munnar the most popular Hill Station in Kerala

It is noted for two acres of evergreen forests upon a huge Rock. The rock is more than 500 acres in area and is an ideal spot for mountaineering

Tea Gardens

Munnar top attraction is its scenic tea gardens and is top priority on any travel itinerary in this area. There are around 30 tea estates, all are privately owned (about 27 of them owned by Tata Tea Company), but most estate managers will allow visitors to wander around the estate for free. Tea factories at the estates offer a great opportunity to witness the entire process by which tea changes from being a fresh, hand picked leaf to the fragrant product that makes it to breakfast tables across the world. Some tea factories also offer tea on sale for visitors.

Thodupuzha

Thodupuzha is a trading town for plantation produces. It is also the entry point to Idukki region. Sri Krishna Swamy temple at Thodupuzha is a famous. The deity is Lord Krishna. A 10-day festival in Meenam (March/April) is held here.

Malankara

Malankara is famed for its artificial lake. It is located 6 Km from Thodupuzha. 11 Km wide reservoir is an enchanting picnic outlet. Picnickers can stroll up the pathway of the Dam. Dam top is an ideal spot to view the exciting catchment area and the greenery around.

Parathodu

Parathodu, a valley village, is encircled by huge hills. Wanton nature beauty rules the village. From Adimali 45 minutes vehicle journey is warranted to reach 18 Km terrain distance to Parathodu. The route is via Kallarkutty Dam. There are two more Parathod in Idukki district. One is at Nedumkandam and another is at Kanjirapilly.

Mannathara

In earlier period the inhabitants of Mannathara were a tribal community called Mannan. The name of the village is derived obviously from this Mannan community. Large scale migration took place in 1950's and 1960's from Palai, Ettumanoor, Kothamangalam, Thodupuzha and Melukavu. Mannathara is an agrarian village the major produces of which are pepper, cardamom and paddy. The produces of Mannathara are of super quality and fetch more value. On professional side the village is proud of supplying dozens of nurses to Middle East countries and West Europe.

Karimannoor

Karimannoor village is located somewhat away from Thodupuzha town.
The occupation of the village is mainly agriculture with thrust on rubber.
Predominently Christian populated village has Hindus and Muslims too.
Up to lower primary level education is available here and for above it the village depends on other villages.
Moderate infrastructure exists in healthcare sphere.
The nature-blessed village has tourist attraction in its Thommankuthu Waterfalls.

Kadikulam

Kadikulam, a plantation village, is located 12 Km east of Thodupuzha town.
Rubber is the major produce and main income source.
Population is shared amongst Christian, Hindus and Muslim communities with Christians on first place followed by Hindus.
Being in high ranges, the village is extremely eye-friendly where facilities for education and healthcare are extremely good.

Murickassery

The village, doming the cap of a small town, is located 12 Km from Painavu.
The agri-rooted village produces spices with thrust on cardamom.
Christians, Hindus and Muslims constitute the population. Quantum-wise Christians are in first place followed by Hindus.
Advanced facilities for education and healthcare bracket the village among nearby villages. It offers even college level education and students from nearby villages turn up here.
A multi-speciality hospital named Alphonsa Hospital is a major outlet for healthcare for the neighbouring villages as well.

Muthalakodam

The village is located 3 Km east of Thodupuzha town.
The Predominently agriculture based village produces plantation crops with thrust on rubber.
The population consists of Christians, Hindus and Muslims. Christians are more and next is Hindus.
The landmark of the village is a church believed to be of pre-13th century make and rebuilt several times. The present form of the church was taken shape in 1973. The church is popularly known as Muthalkodath Muthappan. The annual feast of the church falls on April 21 to 24 with major events on 23 and 24. During the feast-days uninterrupted flow of worshippers sighted from sunrise to past sunset.
The village has ample facilities for education and healthcare.