Welcome to Echo Point in Munnar to hear the hills speak back at you! A great place to be, one with nature, Echo Point is a popular tourist spot nestled in the magnificent Nilgiri Hills. Echo Point is located on the banks of the serene Kundala Lake. Misty hills, green meadows, and thick forests surround it. The serene spot offers a panoramic view of the surrounding hills and evergreen forest cover. It is a haven for adventure enthusiasts, nature lovers, and photographers.
Echo Point is reputed for echoing your voices from the nearby mountains. A perfect spot for family picnics, Echo Point, is a must-visit place during your trip to Munnar.
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Weather
The best time to visit Echo Point is in summer and winter. In summer, the temperatures range between 15 – 250C, and in winter, it becomes 5 – 200C.
Location
Echo Point is located 15 km from Munnar at an altitude of 600 feet above sea level on the Top Highway Road in the Kannan Devan Hills of Idukki district, Kerala.
Directions
Since the local transportation system in Munnar is not very developed, it is advisable to hire a cab from Blue Bird Travels to reach Echo Point.
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Interesting Facts
- Echo Point is near the confluence of three South Indian rivers.
- At Echo Point, you can hear your voice echo back when you shout from the place.
- Once in 12 years, rare Neelakurinji flowers bloom here.
- Echo Point is great for trekking, boating, bird watching, etc.
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Opening & Closing time
| Days | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
Entry Fees
No entry Fee
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Activities in Echo Point
Bird-watching
Echo Point is truly an excellent place for bird-watching! The tranquil surroundings of Echo Point attract many migratory and domestic birds. Sitting on the banks of the lake & boating gives you ample opportunities to watch diverse varieties of avifauna. Nature walks and trekking are great ways to spot many rare birds.
Boating
Absorb the greenery by boating in the clear green waters of the lake near Echo Point! You can choose between paddle boats or traditional rowboats.
Nature walks
Explore the natural beauty of Echo Point by going on nature walks! Echo Point is amidst acres and acres of Tea gardens, coffee plantations, and thick woods. You feel like you are walking amidst clouds down the wilderness.
Photography
With the misty landscape, serene waters, and panoramic vistas of blue mountains, Echo Point is a photographer’s paradise! The breathtaking scenery of the place attracts photographers to capture it through their lenses. Neelakurinji flowers bloom on the hillsides near Echo point once in 12 years and are quite a photographer’s delight!
Shopping
Go shopping for local farm produce & artefacts at the many small shops near Echo Point. Several tea shops selling flavourful masala Tea and fresh fruit stalls are also there.
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Places to visit near Echo Point, Munnar
Top Station
Admire the breathtaking beauty of Munnar and its surrounding valleys at Top Station, the topmost viewpoint in Munnar! It is located 16 km from Echo Point. Top Station used to be the uppermost railway station in Munnar. Overnight camping is allowed here.
Kundala Dam Lake
Experience the mesmerising views of the Tea plantations on the green slopes around the beautiful Kundala Lake! This scenic Dam lake lies about 8 km from Echo Point, on the way to Top Station. This tourist hotspot also hosts blooming Cherry Blossom flowers and Neelakurinji flowers. You can go boating in Kundala Lake on Pedal boats, Kashmiri Shikaras, and rowboats available here.
Mattupetty Dam
Be prepared to be enchanted by the magnificent landscape of the mountain ranges near Mattupetty Dam! Located 6 km away from Echo Point, Mattupetty Dam is a popular tourist spot. Boating facilities are here & you can also spot wild animals like elephants, deer & other birds, and animals that come down to drink water.
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Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Get to know about the history of tea plantations in Munnar at the Kannan Devan Tea Museum! Tea cultivation and processing are showcased here. Located about 19 km from Echo Point, you can see the automatic machines involved in the Tea production process and the processes from the earlier days here.
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
Experience the highest tea estate in the world! The Kolukkumalai Tea Estate lies just a few km from the Tea museum. It offers beautiful town vistas and surrounding mountains. The estate produces highly aromatic and flavourful Tea & the Tea factory showcases traditional tea processing techniques.
Nyayamkadu Waterfalls
Get ready for an adventure at Nyayamkadu Waterfalls, or Nayamakad Waterfalls, a popular adventure spot in Munnar, about 25 km from Echo Point. The waterfall is amidst the evergreen forest and is a beautiful spot to relax as you watch the water cascading down from a great height.
Anamudi Peak
A golden chance awaits you here in Munnar to hike up the Anamudi Peak, the highest peak in southern India! The Anamudi Peak near Echo Point is 2,695 m high & hiking up there gives a fantastic view of the Bamboo forests and Teak trees in the valleys below. An excellent place for adventure lovers, you can get glimpses of various flora and fauna while visiting here.
CSI Christ Church
Here’s a peep into the history of Munnar at the 100-year-old CSI Christ Church, about 18 km from Echo Point. A beautiful church in gothic style architecture with granite was built during British rule & it is a peaceful spot among the mountains. The church is decorated with beautiful stained-glass work and brass plaques.
Pothamedu Viewpoint
Here’s a must-visit spot for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and hikers, & photographers! A unique place 21 km away from Echo Point, where you can get a fantastic view of the scenic hill town and the valleys, coffee, and cardamom plantations.
Punarjani Traditional Village
An initiative to preserve the cultural heritage of the region! A group of local artists established Punarjani Village, which lies 25 km away from Echo Point. Traditional shows like Kathakali & Kalaripayattu are held here. You can also watch the artists putting on their facial makeup, wearing costumes, etc.
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How to reach
You can take a bus to Echo Point or book a private cab from top car rental companies like Blue Bird Travels to reach Echo Point with a pleasant ride through the mountainous highway.
By Road
Echo Point, Munnar, is reachable from all parts of the country by road. It is on the way to the Top Station of Munnar, about 18 km from Munnar town. You can also hire a Blue Bird Travels cab from Kochi, 120 km away from Munnar. Take advantage of the experience of travelling through the scenic route to Munnar.
By Rail
Aluva is the nearest railway station that connects Munnar to other towns and cities. Regular trains are available from metropolitan cities and other towns. Aluva station is about 120 km away, and you can take a bus or Blue Bird Travels cab to Munnar.
By Air
Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport to Echo Point, about 120 km away. There are frequent flights from various Indian and international airports; you can take a Blue Bird Travels airport cab to Munnar. Coimbatore and Madurai airports are also close by.
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Stay near Echo Point
| Hotel Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Amber Dale Luxury Hotel and Spa | KSEB Tunnel Road, Pallivasal, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| The Tall Trees Resorts | PB No 40, Munnar - Bison Valley, Road, Pothamedu, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| Parakkat Nature Resorts | 2nd mile Chithirapuram, Pallivasal, Kerala 685565 |
| Chandys Windy Woods | Pallivasal, 2nd Mile, Meencut P.O, Chittiarpuram, Munnar, Kerala 685565 |
| Blanket Hotel & Spa | Attukad Waterfalls, Aluva - Munnar Rd, Pallivasal, Kerala 685565 |
| Kaivalyam Wellness Retreat | Paracherivu Moolakada, Pallivasal Estate, PO, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| Devonshire Greens Leisure Hotel | P.O, Attukad Waterfall Road, Pallivasal, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| Ambady Estate Resort Munnar | 3rd Mile, Pallivasal, Chithirapuram, Munnar, Kerala 685565 |
| T Cherry Villa | Tottencherry house, Pottenkacadu, Pallivasal, Kerala 685565 |
| The Siena Village | Chinnakanal Suryanelli Rd, Chinnakanal, Kerala 685618 |
| SpiceTree | P.O, Muttukad-Periakanal Road, Nadukkurissu, Chinnakkanal, Munnar, Kerala 685618 |
| Sterling Munnar | Chinnakanal Village, Suriyanelli, Chinnkanal Road, Chinnakanal, Kerala 685618 |
| Club Mahindra Mount Serene Resort | Chinnakanal Suryanelli Rd, Munnar, Kerala 685618 |
| Shola Crown Resort | II/453, Sinkukandam P.O, Bodimettu, Chinnakanal, Kerala 685618 |
| Capithans Bungalow | near Munnar Catering College, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| The Wind Munnar | Periyakanal-Muttukad Road, Chinakanal, Munnar, Kerala 685565 |
| Fragrant Nature Munnar | Bison Valley - Pooppara Rd, Pothemmedu, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| Blackberry Hills Munnar Nature Resort & Spa | Pothamedu View Point, Bison Valley - Pooppara Rd, Kerala 685565 |
| Deshadan Mountain Resort | Bisonvally Rd, near Pothamedu view point, Pothamedu, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| The Cliff Resort | Pothamedu, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| Windermere Estate | Pothamedu Pothamedu, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| Rivulet Resort | Power House, Chithirapuram, Aluva - Munnar Rd, P O, Pallivasal, Kerala 686555 |
| Tea Harvester | Chungath Estate, Power House Road, Dobipalam, Chithirapuram P.O, Chithirapuram, Kerala 685565 |
| The Munnar Queen Resort | Chithirapuram South, Anachal Road Chithirapuram, Munnar, Kerala 685565 |
| The Leaf Munnar Resort | Chithirapuram PO, Anachal - Aamakandam, Munnar, Kerala 685565 |
| Broad bean resort and spa | Powerhouse road, Munnar Bypass, Chithirapuram, Kerala 685565 |
| Cuckmere Holidays | Power House, near Pallivasal, Pallivasal, Kerala 685565 |
| The Fog Munnar Resorts and Spa | Eatty City Road, Chithirapuram, Kerala 685565 |
| Dream Coconut Villa Resort | Munnar Bypass, Pallivasal, Chithirapuram Powerhouse Road, Chithirapuram, Kerala 685565 |
| Gokulam Park Munnar | South, Chithirapuram Powerhouse Road, Road, Munnar, Kerala 685565 |
| The Panoramic Getaway Hotel | Munnar Bypass, Chithirapuram, Kerala 685565 |
| Trivers Resort Munnar | Dobipalam, Chithirapuram, Munnar Chithirapuram Powerhouse Road, Munnar Bypass, Munnar, Kerala 685565 |
| Eucalyptus Resort Munnar | P.O, Eatty City Road, Anachal Chittirapuram, Munnar, Kerala 685565 |
| Ragamaya Resort & Spa Munnar | View Point, Kallmali, Off Munnar - Thekkady Bypass Road, Rajakkad, Kerala 685566 |
| Hotel Grand Plaza Munnar | MSA Rd, Moolakadai, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| Casa Montana | Aluva - Munnar Rd, Moolakadai, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| Eastend Hotel | Temple Road, Silent Valley, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| Deep Woods Resort | Pulimoottil Estate, near Elixir Hills resort Letchmi Tea Estate, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| KTDC Tea County Resort | KTDC Hill Resort, Tea County Rd, Ikka Nagar, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| The Lake View Munnar Resort | Munnar Sengulam P O, Anachal, Kerala 685565 |
| Kites Resort | Muthuvankudy - High range Dairy, Road, Sengulam, Kerala 685565 |
| The Silvertips | Aluva - Munnar Road, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
| Elixir Hills - Suites Resort and Spa | Near Letchmi Tea Estate, Munnar, Kerala 685612 |
Popular Questions
What is Echo Point Munnar?
Echo Point in Munnar is a popular scenic tourist spot in Munnar on the side of Kundala Lake. It is famous for the natural echo phenomenon where you can hear your voice reverberate back to you when you shout from here.
Munnar to Echo Point distance?
Echo Point is located 15 km from Munnar and can be easily reached by hiring a Blue Bird Travels taxi.
Mattupetty Dam to Echo Point distance?
The Mattupetty Dam to Echo Point distance is 6 km.
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