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Kalvari Mount
Ideal place for mountain
climbers and trekkers

Kalvari Mount: This is a famous pilgrim center on the way to Kattappana. It
is also an ideal place for mountain climbers and trekkers. Guided trekking
can be availed from here to nearby places.
Mattupetty: (13 km from Munnar) Mattupetty is known for its highly specialized dairy farm – the Indo Swiss Live Stock Project. Over 100 varieties of
high yielding cattle are reared, at a height of 1700 mts. Only 3 of the 11
cattle sheds in the farm are open to the visitors. Ph-04865 242202. The
another attraction here is Mattupetty lake and dam. DTPC Idukki operates
boating on the panoramic Mattupetty lake.
Pothamedu: (6 km from Munnar) Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the
tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the
lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here are ideal for trekking
and long mountain walks.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary: (60 km from Munnar) The Chinnar Wildlife
Sanctuary , spread across 90.44 sq kms is situated on the Tamil Nadu
border.