Things to do near Vattavada

Vattavada suits a slower kind of holiday. This is a short list of quiet options around EKA Forest, without crowds or guarantees. Please check locally before you go for timings, transport and forest rules.

Walk the farms and Kovilur

The terraced vegetable, garlic and strawberry farms and the lanes of Kovilur village are the simplest option. Walks are short, open-ended, and best in the morning. Stay on public paths, ask before entering fields, and please check locally before you go.

Pambadum Shola and Top Station

Both are on the road towards Munnar and can be combined into a morning or afternoon trip. They involve forest driving and the check-post, so plan to return before evening. Entry, guides and viewpoints depend on the day. Please check locally before you go. See Pambadum Shola and Top Station for detail.

En route from Munnar

Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Lake lie on the way from Munnar and are commonly visited as part of the drive. Stops are brief and weather-dependent. Please check locally before you go before planning around them.

Slow time at the stay

Not every hour needs an outing. The garden and terrace, the campfire in the evening, and a clear night sky are the core of a stay here. Bring a book, warm layers, and time to do nothing. Check-in is from 1 PM and check-out by 11 AM, so plan your last morning accordingly. Please check locally before you go for any changes.