Day 3 – Munnar
It was a bright sunny day after a heavy rainfall last night. Today on our list we had Munnar dam, Echo point, some lake ( not able to recollect the name) and tea factory.
It was nice drive from Munnar to echo point. I felt like stopping every 5 mins and taking snaps. First halt was at Munnar damn. It is huge and so picturesque. The water so calm that I could catch the reflection of the sky as it is. You can see that in the pic. It was an amazing sight to look at. We had a cup of tea and enjoyed the beauty. People here talk hindi as it is on the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu. I was surprised to see them communicate in hindi. One thing I did not like is that they were looking out for a chance to loot the foreigners with extra ordinary cost of ordinary things. Probably this must be happening everywhere.
Then we went to the “Echo point”. You can hear your echo for almost 7 times. It is because this area is surrounded by hills. Again this was a wonderful sight to be at. Water was calm and took few photos which belong to the reflection category of pics. We bought few items at the echo point with a spree of bargains. My wifey is good at it . At times I wonder if I am one of the bargain items of her. So as a tradition, we bought everything of everybody at home. After spending almost couple of thousands, my wifey kindly gifted me a 7/- wooden pen (Bargained from 20/- a single piece).
Then we left to the lake I was talking about. I forgot its name. We took a “Shikara” ride and felt like fulfilling our dream of riding in a shikara in Daal Lake in Kashmir. It’s huge and according to the boatman (Shikaraman) it looks like India’s map if seen from above. I guess this chap must have had made up this story to impress patriotic people like us. I tried google maps on this region when came back to make sure if this lake really looks like India’s map but was not able to locate the lake itself forget about cross checking its shape stupid
Then finally came the “Tea factory” visit. It is an old factory in the heart of Munnar and a typical tourist attraction. Govt is making good money by putting entrance fee rather than selling tea manufactured here. One elderly fellow explained us the process of preparing the tea. This factory is a museum cum manufacturing unit. My wifey happily spent 750/- for tea she rarely prepares now. I successfully dumped the stock to my friend’s snacks center in Pune.
Day 3 was mainly roaming around in Munnar for local sight seeing. Munnar is a beautiful place and I will surely visit it again. This concluded our Munnar visit. Next day we started to Allepey. You guys enjoy the pics.
1. On our way to Munnar dam
2. Munnar damn - Look at the calm water and reflection of the sky.
3. Echo point – Another from reflection series. One of my favorites
4. Lake – Sorry but I forgot its name. Pristine silence
5. Crocodile tree – Near by the lake
6. Pristine silence point – Never felt so much relaxed