Top Station
Munnar
Overview
Top Station is a perfect tourist spot in Munnar. It offers stunning panoramic views of the Western Ghats and the Theni valley in Tamil Nadu. Famous for the rare Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once every twelve years, Top Station also provides breathtaking sunrises.
Timing
- Every day: 6 AM- 6 PM
Distance From Munnar
- 27 min (11.1 km)
Tips
Best Time to Visit -
August to May
Entry fee
Free
Things to Do at Top Station
Trekking
Explore Top Station Munnar with a scenic trek through dense woods and grasslands, offering views of tea plantations and local wildlife.
Mountain Biking
Adventure enthusiasts can rent bikes to zip through the green tea estates and hilly forests from Munnar to Top Station.
Camping
Experience the beauty of early morning clouds over tea gardens by staying overnight near Top Station or camping with bonfires under the stars.
Photography:
Capture stunning landscapes, waterfalls, and Western Ghats vistas from Top Station, perfect for scenic photography.
Food
Enjoy local delicacies like spicy carrots, Maggi noodles, roasted corn, and aromatic masala tea from food stalls at Top Station.
Destinations Close to Top Station
- Kundala Dam Lake : : Serene lake 9 km from Top Station offering boating with pedal boats, Kashmiri shikaras, and rowboats. Surroundings feature tea plantations, spice gardens, and Cherry Blossom trees.
- Echo Poin : Scenic spot known for echoing voices, situated by a lake amidst three mountains. Activities include boating and trekking. Located 17 km from Top Station.
- Mattupetty Dam : Built for power generation and water conservation, now a popular tourist spot and boating destination surrounded by green valleys. Located 23 km from Top Station.
- Kannan Devan Tea Museum : Museum showcasing the history of tea processing in Munnar with old and modern tea processing machinery. Located 35 km from Top Station.
- Punarjani Traditional Village : Cultural village offering Kathakali (classical dance-drama) and Kalaripayattu (traditional martial art) performances in the evening. Located 42 km from Top Station.