Anamudi Peak: A Paradise For Every Adventure Junkie

Anamudi, the highest peak on the Western Ghats is an unusual mountain peak in the shape of Elephant. It is the 2nd Mountain peak destination for the mountaineers after the Himalayas. This peak is in exotic wild life sanctuary, which comes under Munnar hill station tour. It is in Idukki District of the Kerala State, India.

How to reach Anamudi Peak is possible by air, rail and road.

By Air: The nearest Airport to reach Anamudi is Cochin international Airport. It is at a distance of 121 KM.

By Road: Anamudi is accessible from Tamil Nadu side and through Kerala State. The National Highways passing through Anamudi in Idukki District Kerala State are NH 185 and 183 A. The State Highways passing through Idukki District are SH 13, SH 14, SH 15 and SH 16.

By Rail: The Aluva (Always) Junction is the nearest railway station to alight for Anamudi Peak. This rail station is 77 Km away from this mountain peak.

Altitude of Anamudi Peak

The Anamudi Peak altitude is (8,842 ft) above the mean sea level. It is also popular as ‘’Everest of South India" for the professional mountaineers across this world.

Anamudi Peak Trail

You have to reach Eravikulam National Park, which is 11 kms away from Munnar. You can see this peak anywhere in this national park. You have to take permission from the forest department to climb this peak. However, you can come near to this peak a 1000 ft below in this national park. The ascent and descent can be done by a professional mountaineers only. Yet, you can see the local people of this area climb without any mountain gears.

Best Time to Visit Anamudi Peak

The best time to visit Anamudi Peak is from December to May. These are summer season, and the peak is visible from a nearby distance. Rest of the seasons, this peak is covered by cloud and mountain mist. This mountain peak looks heavenly during the rainy season. This mountain peak and its ranges are the first to block the South West and North East Monsoon in India. That is why Kerala is the starting point to receive South West Monsoon first in India.

Munnar Tour Circuit

The Anamudi Peak is one of the important destinations under the Munnar hill station tour. It is advisable to check your Munnar tour package include Eravikulam National Park or Annaimalai hills.

Other Attraction near Anamudi Peak

· Anamudi Shola National Park

· Cheruthoni Dam

· Echo Point

· Eravikulam National Park

· Idukki Dam

· Kundale Lake

· Mattupetti

· Meesapulimala

· Mullaperiyar Dam

· Munnar Hill Station

· Periyar Lake

· Pothamedu View Point

· Suryanelli

· Thuvanam Waterfalls

· Vagamon Pine Forest

· Valara Waterfalls

· Wonder Valley Adventure and Amusement Park

How to reach Anamudi Peak is possible to come under Munnar adventure tour. It is in the gods own country, and you can feel you are on the lap of Mother Nature. This is an exotic mountain in the Kerala State.