Mattupetti
Situated at a height of 1700 m, Mattupetty is famous for its highly
specialised dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss live stock project. Over 100
varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here.
Visitors
are allowed into three of the eleven cattle sheds at the farm. The
Mattupetty Lake and Dam, just a short distance from the farm, is a very
beautiful picnic spot.
The sprawling Kundala tea plantations and the Kundala Lake are other
attractions in the vicinity. DTPC Idukki provides boating facilities on
the Mattupetty Dam. Speed Launch and slow speed motor boats are
available on hire.
How To Get There - Mattupetti
By Air
Nearest airport is Cochin
International Airport, about 130 km.
By Rail
Nearest railway station is at
Kottayam about 142 km from Munnar.
By Road
Mattuppetty is just a 13 km drive
from Munnar, the most enchanting hill station of south India.
General Information - Mattupetti
Location
13 Kms From Munnar, Kerala.
Altitude
1700 m Above Sea Level.
Languages
Malayalam, Hindi, English.
Prime Attractions of Mattupetti
The
nature, absolutely untouched has led to the christening of this place as
'Virgin Munnar', in the tourism industry. Increasing fame and the growth
of visitors may soon account to deletion of this description.
more..
Kuthumkal Waterfalls
The misty waterfall
provides a picturesque view of the water, cascading down from
scintillating heights. The sheer beauty of the place allures thousands
of visitors every year.
Observatory Hills
This is a beautiful hill
located at Nedumkandam. It's a perfect location for people who are
interested in watching the heavenly bodies, as the sky here is free from
pollution.
