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Top station is located amidst scenic surroundings on the border of Kerala (Idukki) and Tamil Nadu (Theni). Top Station was a transhipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur.
Top Station derived its name from its being the uppermost located railway station on the Kundala Valley Railway, built in 1902 between Munnar, Kundalai and this hilltop location. Top station is located amidst scenic surroundings on the border of Kerala (Idukki) and Tamil Nadu (Theni), at an elevation of 1,700 mts. Top Station was a transshipment point for delivery of tea from Munnar to Bodinayakkanur. Top Station derived its name from its being the uppermost located railway station on the Kundala Valley Railway, built in 1902 between Munnar, Kundalai and this hilltop location.
A monorail goods carriage system was soon installed along this cart route. In 1908 the monorail was replaced by a 24 inch gauge railway. Some remains of Kundala Valley Railway can be seen at the Munnar Tea Museum. Tea chests arriving at Top Station from the Kundalai Valley were transported by a ropeway from Top Station 5 km down-hill to the south to Kottagudi, Tamilnadu. The tea was then shipped 15 km by cart to Bodinayakkanur, then by rail to other places in India and ship to England. Remains of the ropeway station at Top Station are still visible. Elevation at top of Bodi ropeway was 1,911 meters.
Hi, I have 2 questions: 1. How much more or less would be all the Entrance fees to the mention sightseeing places? 2. Can we choose the meal or is it set? Thank you!
Hello Ala, Here are the answers to your questions 1. Entrance fees to the sightseeing places varies from 50 INR to 400 INR. For some places there is a different charge for foreigners when compared to Indians. 2. Breakfast is served at the resort . All other meals can be chosen based on your choice with the help of our chauffeur and there are plenty of choices Hope this helps
We are planning to visit Marari beach for a week and also try an ayurvedic massage in between. Is it worth?
Can you arrange a sight seeing for one day in Kollam Including Kollam beach,Jadayu para, Ashtamudy lake including boat cruise.
Yes, We do arrange for sightseeing in Kollam. However covering the Jatayu National Park itself will take 1 day. Hence we would request to extend your sightseeing to 3 days if you want to cover Kollam beach,Jadayu para, Ashtamudy lake including boat cruise.
Does this package cover all the states in South India in addition to Kerala including Karnataka , Kerala , Tamil Nadu etc ?
Yes, This package cover Karnataka , Kerala , Tamil Nadu. We would be happy to customise the package as per your tastes, budgets and needs
WIll the houseboat experience include all meals and cruise from which destination?
We offer Premium or Deluxe Houseboat in this Package