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Anamudi peak

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4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 24 Hours
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 20 kilometers from Munnar
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips A trekker’s paradise, the spot is ideal for sightseeing and trekking

About Anamudi Peak 

One of the representative sites of the magnificent State of Kerala is the breathtaking Anamudi Peak. Placed at a mammoth altitude of about Nine thousand feet is this gem of a site located at the periphery of the spectacular state. With a highly specialized set of attributes, this site becomes a very rich spot when it comes to tourists from all across the globe. The representative site is definitely among the best places to visit in Munnar and it is also a top location in all Munnar tour packages.

Major attractions

1. Exciting facts

The renowned peak of the Western Ghats boasts of being the highest in the entire Southern region of India. When it comes to the Karakoram- Himalayan range, the peak again is the highest in its altitude which makes it a site of international attraction.

2. The breathtaking view

The panoramic view of the lush and magnificent Western Ghats from such a height is what forms the major share of reasons for its huge popularity among not just tourists but also locals. With Kurinji flowers blooming during the season and the lush tea plantations spread as far as the eye can see make it the view of a lifetime.

More attractions

1. Neelkurunji buds

One of the rarest attractions that attract tourists here apart from its enormous height is the rare Strobilanthus. These rare flowers found here are locally named as the Neelakurinji. The attractive fact associated with these lush blue flowers is that they bloom only once in every 12 long years. These rare exotic blue buds covering this area in and around the renowned Anamudi.

2. Trekking paradise

Among the most challenging and popular routes for trek established in this state is this terrific route inside the Eravikulam Park with the rare and breathtaking view of the lush Ghats. Going through tribes, halting at nights is this long 3-day long trek. Indeed a paradise for nature and risk-loving trekkers is this lush spot which is extremely exciting because of the dense thickness of the green damp forest around even with the tough terrain full of massive rocks demanding vigorous potential. Due to its highly challenging nature, it is visited by highly experienced trekkers and Adventure junkies from all over the state and the nation. Prior permissions from the higher authorities of forest are mandatory to begin this world-famous trek.

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from - Munnar 20 Kilometers.

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