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Top Station is tourist destination in the Kannan Devan hills of Munnar. It is part of Theni District in the state of Tamil Nadu Top Station is notable as the historic transshippment location for Kannan Devan tea delivered up here from Munnar and Madupatty by railway and then down by ropeway to Kottagudi.^[1] This area is popular for the rare Neelakurinji flowers. The Kurinjimala Sanctuary is nearby. Top Station is the western entrance to the planned Palani Hills National Park.

History

Sunrise colors the Sahyadris

Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Top Station derived its name from its being the upper terminus of the Kottagudi Aerial Ropeway. It was also the location of the terminal railway station on the Kundala Valley Railway, built in 1902 between Munnar, Kundalai and this low point in the crest of the hills above steep cliffs. A monorail goods carriage system was initially installed along this cart route.^[2] In 1908 the monorail was replaced by a 24 inch gauge railway. Kundalai is 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) west from Top Station on the way from Munnar station.^[1] Some remains of Kundala Valley Railway can be seen at the Munnar Tea Museum.^[3]

Tea chests arriving at Top Station from the Kundalai Valley were transported by a ropeway from Top Station 5 km down hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamil Nadu. The tea was then shipped 15 km by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and ship to England.^] Remains of the ropeway station at Top Station are still visible.^[3][4] Elevation at top of Bodi ropeway was 1,911 meters (6,270 ft)

Geography

Top Station shown on Map of Kodai-Munnar Escape road, 1955

Top Station offers a panoramic view of the majestic Western Ghats and the valley of Theni district. Top Station is located in 10°07′24″N 77°14′02″E Idukki district Kerala . Elevation is 1,880 meters (6,170 ft). It is 6.6 kilometers (4.1 mi) southwest of the highest point on the old Kodaikanal-Cochin escape road at 2,260 meters (7,410 ft) on the eastern shoulder of Vandaravu Peak, 10°08′58″N 77°17′19″E

maduppetty

Mattupetty Dam (Madupetty Dam), near Munnar in Idukki District, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India to conserve water for hydroelectricity.^[1] It has been a vital source of power, yielding along with other such dams, huge revenue to the states. The large amount of perennially available water allows wild animals and birds to flourish. However salinity caused by irrigation and water-logging are of concern to environmentalists.^[2]

Munnar is located near the confluence of the mountain streams of Muthirappuzha River, Chanduvarai River and Kundale River. See:map

The reservoir is also known to be one of the visiting grounds of elephants in the region.

tour package

Welcome to moonwalk tours and travels.

    Kerala is probably one of the greenest places you will ever see. kerala has got a lot of unique reasons to be called paradise. a pleasant climate sun kissed beaches, backwaters, hill stations, exotic wild life, breath taking waterfalls, ayurvedic health holidays.

 Our vision

Moonwalk travels provide you an amazing programs in kerala. It is not just a travel, but a journey to your heart.

 OUR PROGRAMS

Holyday packages

Honeymoon packages

8 nights and 9 days

Special honeymoon arrangements, welcome drinks, flowerbed, honeymoon cake, candle light dinner.

destinations,

Cochin, Athirappilly,

Munnar, Alleppy, Kovalam.

Study and research

   Munnar is a great part of western ghats and blessed with amazing nature and natural resource. Normally people visiting for enjoy the beauty of this wonderful nature. and some other going to deep beyond the mist and beauty. These mountains and valleys are blessed with Biological diversity. when you go in to the dark and deep forest you feel that ancient moments.

    We can provide efficient and experienced guides for you.

Adventure

Welcome e to an out dour experience at munnar in kerala. If you are looking for adventure, then we have the best suited accommodations in luxury tents, dome tents and tree houses , all the while experiencing the great outdoors and  adventure in the wilderness and wide open spaces.

 

    Nature hikes, mountain biking, nightly campfires and camaraderie inspired us to set up camps along the sahyadris in and around the beautiful hill town of munnar. The camps cater to a wide verity of people from the international traveler, the ambitions corporate executive, students exploring nature and wilderness group of all sizes and interests. from excellent local cuisine to a verity of outdoor activities, these camps are granted to make campers’ lives memorable.

   These camps are meant for the adventure minded individuals and groups wanting to get away from the heat and dust of the plains and the stressful living in cities. discover the amazing richness of one of the 35 bio-diversity regions of the world, discover yourself as you navigate the tuff mountain trails while all the time making new friends and learning new skills!

   Other activities to enthuse the adventure in you Is to navigate through the hills, scramble up mountains, paddle along the beautiful Anayiangal lake in raft built by you. And your buddies before finally spending the nights around the camp fires!

   You will also undertake challenges in ways you never expected in your line of work and develop a new perspective on life as you work as a team and ready to meet challenges ahead!

Associated activities:

like trekking, cycling and bird watching.

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