Kundale lake

Kundale lake : Kundale lake is situated in Kannan Devan hills in Idukki district of Kerala. The village of Kannan Devan hills in Devikulam taluka.

Kundale lake

About this place

Kundale lake is situated in Kannan Devan hills in Idukki district of Kerala. The village of Kannan Devan hills  is located in Devikulam taluka. It is located at a height of 1700 m above the sea level. This place is popular for boating and natural beauty.  One can try different types of boating like Pedal boating, Row boating , Kashmiri shikkara boating and speed boating . Horse rides and balloon shooting games are also available in this area . The entry fees for pedal boating is Rs 300 for 2 person. The lake is as blue as sky and the atmosphere is convent quit . The lake is so beautiful  that both the color of the water and the color of the sky are same. The rising sun cause a division of arm fly to swarm into the air. The scene is so glorious that it look like a heaven.  This lake is surrounded by  lush green mountain , green valleys and majestic landscapes from all sides . People love to see Cherry garden here , that blossoms twice in a year and make the surrounding of lake  even more attractive . However, the famous Neela kurunji flowers, which bloom once in 12 years and change the green valleys of Kundala into refreshing blue. It is just around 24 km from Munnar hills station. One can see many things in the surrounding of this lake like green valleys , tea garden , waterfall , eucalyptus and pine trees etc . The boating is another major attraction at this glorious lake.

How to reach there ?

This lake is does not directly connected with railways and airways. So it is well connected by roadways and you can reach to Kundale lake by bus and car because it is located on hilly area.
Kundale lake is situated in Kannan Devan hills in Idukki district of Kerala. The village of Kannan Devan hills  is located in Devikulam taluka. It is located at a height of 1700 m above the sea level.
This lake is surrounded by mountain so only one ways to reach the lake i.e Roadways. If you travelling from other parts of India. Ernakulam is the nearest railways station to reach to the Kundale lake. The distance from Ernakulam station to Kundale lake is about 147 km and it's takes 4 to 5 hours to reach to the lake by bus and car.  You can reach to Cochin international airport , if you are travelling from other country or not comfortable in  the train. The distance from airport to Kundale lake is around 129 km and get direct bus from airport to Kundale lake. It takes 4 to 4.30 hours to reach to Kundale lake. You can also see many other tourist spot on the way of Kundale lake.

Where to stay?

Limited hotels are available near the Kundale lake due to located in hilly area. So the rate of hotels is high. Book your hotel one month in advance before going to Kundale lake. The range of hotels start from Rs 1000 -5600 per night for 2 person. Book and check the availability of hotels online. 

Restaurant and cuisine

A couple of food stalls and restaurants near the lake , serves fast food like dosa , noodles, sandwiches, omlette, and soft drink.

Other tourist place

You can also visit this places like

Thoovanam waterfall 

Thoovanam waterfall is situated in Keezhanthoor village in Kerala .This waterfall is located deep inside the Chinnar wildlife sanctuary and is an ideal place to enjoy the sights of wild life and trekking. The best time to visit Thoovanam waterfall during monsoon and just after monsoon.  It is just around 69 km from the lake and takes 2 to 3 hours to reach to Thoovanam waterfall by bus and car .

Chithirapuram view point 

Chithirapuram view point located in Chithirapuram hill town and just 34 km from Kundale lake. You can reach to Chithirapuram view point by bus and car and takes 30 minutes to reach to the point. The view point of Chithirapuram is very beautiful and surrounded by mountain. The cottage rooms are big and clean.

Sandalwood forest 

Sandalwood forest is situated in Marayoor town in Kerala. It is just 65 km from the Kundale lake and takes 2-3 hours to reach to sandalwood forest. This is also good place for tourist attraction and you can also see wildlife animals and plants in the sandalwood forest. This forest look more beautiful during monsoon . You can also feel the beauty of mother nature.

Echo point 

This echo point is situated in Kannan Devan hills of Idukki district . It is just 7.7 km from Kundale lake and takes 5 to 9 minutes to reach to echo point by bus and car. To see the Echoponit , you should buy ticket at the counter.  You can also observe many shops near the Echo point like fruits stall , tea stall , spice and Chocolate shops etc. There is tiny river between the magnificant mountain . There is also boating in the river

Rhodo valley 

Rhodo valley is situated in Kannan Devan hills of Idukki district . Rhodo valley is one of the amazing place on the way to Meesapulimala .It is just 32 km from the Kundale lake and you can reach to Rhodo valley by bus and car. This place is good for trekking and hike is really beautiful . Many wildlife animals reside in this valley like elephant , tiger , Panther, snakes etc.

Lakkam waterfall 

Lakkam waterfall is located in Marayoor near Eravikulam National park. It is approximately 50 km from the Kundale lake and takes 1 to 2 hours to reach to the Lakkam waterfall by bus and car. The best time to visit this waterfall after monsoon and the beautiful cascading flow of water from the cliff makes it very appealing. 20 rupees is the entry fees to visit this waterfall.  There are lots of monkeys near the waterfall.

Pampadum Shola national park 

This place is situated in Vattavada village in Kerala and it is just around 12 km from Kundale lake .  you can reach to Pampadum shola national park by bus and car. Forest department has built some houses to stay in the forest . A beautiful log cabin surrounded by mountain and forest . The temperature falls upto the 10 degree during winter.

Wonder valley adventure and amusement park 

It is located in Chithirapuram village in Munnar . The distance from Kundale lake to Wonder valley adventure and amusement park is about 38 km. The entry fees is costly here i.e around Rs 1000 per person.  You can do activities like Crossing the bridges , net climbing , go under waterfall , water zorbing , zip climb jump , arcade games 12d movies etc.

Dream land fun and adventure 

It is situated in Chithirapuram village in Kerala and 39 km from the Kundale lake. You can also do activities here like 12D, virtual walking , virtual coaster , water balloon , 360 degree etc. The entry fees is  Rs 1000  and 1600 each person. The Rs 1000 for fun events and Rs 1600 for adventure games.

Mountain view -kodaikanal 

Mountain view is situated in Kottakamboor village on the Munnar road. The distance from Kundale lake to Mountain view is about 23 km and you can reach to Mountain view by bus and car . Mountain view is first place towards Dolphin nose. It is sloopy and risky path .... very dangerous and skidy. The best to visit in the winter season.

Sengulam dam

Sengulam dam is situated in sengulam reservoir near Anachal and 40 km from Kundale lake. This dam is surrounded by mountain . A beautiful small garden is nearby the dam . It is a quite tourist spot. You can also enjoy variety of boating experience like Kayaking , speed boating , pedal boating etc .  The cost of speed boating ride is Rs 900 per person . The fish spa is also available here.

Cheeyappara waterfall 

Cheeyappara waterfall is located on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National highway between Neriyamangalam in Ernakulam district  and Adimali in Idukki district . This waterfall is about 66 km from Kundale lake. It is a beautiful waterfall and some small shopping centre available near it.  The best time to visit after monsoon .

Kuthumkal waterfall 

This waterfall is situated in Kuthumkal village in Kerala and 53 km from the Kundale lake . You can reach to Kuthumkal waterfall from Kundale lake by bus and car. It's wondeful spot during the monsoon . The adventurous can try scaling the cliff to the mouth of a cave , natural and inhabited by bats. The cave is wet slippery and dark , with streams and narrow regions.

Cinnamon garden spices plantation 

This garden is located in Karadippara village in Kerala and 37 km from the Kundale lake. Just  Rs 100 and you will get a tour and presentation of several spices and medical plants growing here. You can also taste new fruits like cocoa , passion fruits etc.

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