Anamudi, the Himalaya of South India

Set at an altitude of about 6000 feet  the areas in and around Munnar are non-stop stretches of tea plantations, spotless valleys, immaculate mountains, striking species of flora, fauna, etc, that transform them into  Paradises of Tourist Attractions.  Hence once you have  fallen into the laps of their charms you would never wish to leave them.  Anamudi is one such  Typical Wonderful Face of  Munnar that you would love to be in time and again.
Anamudi  Peak,  Himalayan Peak of South India
It is the Highest Peak in the Whole of Western Mountain Pass and South India at an elevation of 2965 meters and as such  it could be addressed as the ‘Himalaya of South India’.
How name ‘Anamudi’ derived

The name  ‘Anamudi’ means ‘elephant hair’.  The Peak is called Anamudi or Elephant’s Peak  as some hair has been found out from the head of an elephant there.

Location
It is located in Idukki District, 13 km from Munnar,   in the State of Kerala, India.
It is situated in the southern region of the Eravikulam National Park at the Junction of Cardamom Hills, Anamala Hills and Palani Hills.
Anamudi Trekking Easy
Anamudi Trekking is easy.  The grassland hikes that  start with elevation of 2000 meters are the  easiest hikes from the north and the south sides given the fact that the gorges that you would have to encounter are neither too steep nor too deep.  On the contrary if you go for the sides of east or west treks would be difficult thanks to the deeper and steeper  ravines, valleys, rock falls, etc.  It would also be in the best interests of Trekkers to take the easiest sides of the earth of Anamudi to unearth the flora and the fauna in the dense forests of Anamudi.
Fauna
The Animal Species that you could   spot out in the Elephant’s Peak would be leopards, tigers, macaques, Nilgiri langurs, Asian elephants, etc.
Permission For Trekking
Trekkers are allowed to go on foot up to Anamudi with permission from the Forest Department Authorities at Eravikulam.


Views from the Peak
Once you reach the Peak you can have  fabulous views of  Munnar, Thekkady, etc.
The Best Time to Visit
November to May
How To Reach
By Air
The Nearest Airport Kochi, 140 kms
The Nearest Railway Station
Ernakulam Junction, 140 kms
By Road
Munnar is well connected to Major Towns of Kerala and Anamudi is 13 km from there

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