Kundala is a picturesque place, about 20 km from Munnar on
the way to Top Station. It is at a height of 1700 meters above sea level. In
Kundala, cherry blossoms appear twice in a year. The famous Neela Kurunji
flowers which bloom once in twelve years, bloom in the hills and valleys around
Kundala lake. When the beautiful sun rays fall on the Kundala Lake, it creates
a glittering effect to give tourist heaven like experience and help them enjoy
the beauty of Kundala in absolute serenity. The Kundala lake is surrounded by
green valleys and majestic landscapes, every photographer would like to capture
in their lenses.
The Kundala Lake gives way to an artificial dam 'Kundala
Dam,' which is another famous attraction of this region. It was constructed for
Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project in 1946 and is considered to be Asia's first
Arch Dam, also known as Sethuparvathipuram Dam. The Kundala Lake gives way to
an artificial dam 'Kundala Dam,' which is another famous attraction of this
region. It was constructed for Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project in 1946 and is
considered to be Asia's first Arch Dam, also known as Sethuparvathipuram Dam. The
boating experience at this dam is a wonderful experience beyond words. Boating
facilities namely pedal boats, Kashmiri shikkara boats and row boats are
available on rent to make your trip more enjoyable. A Golf Course is also
located here which belongs to Kundala lake, MunnarTata Tea Ltd. Aruvikkad
Waterfall is also situated nearby Kundala. Horseback ride and balloon shooting
games are other activities that keep the kids and adults engaged. To get the
most amazing pictures, one must reach this spot early in the morning and see
how a blanket of cloud surfaces the lake, when the first few rays of sun makes
the atmosphere magical.
Munnar is the nearest town to Lake Kundala and is well
connected by road transport, mainly buses and taxis. The nearest railway
station is either Ernakulam or Kottayam. You can get hired vehicles such as
private cabs and taxis from the railway station to reach Lake Kundala.
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