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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.
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Do you arrange solo tour holiday packages with pick up and drop Kochi to Kochi airport/railway station?
Yes, We do provide solo private tours for females. There are multiple customers who have reviewed our solo tour experience on TripAdvisor and other websites. We would be happy to help
Are lunch and dinner included in the packages? If not, what dining options are available for guests? Additionally, where can they run their errands? Understanding these aspects will help us plan our stay better and ensure we have convenient access to meals and necessary services.
Yes, We can include dinner or lunch as per the request of the guests. All meals are included in the houseboat. A private driver with car is available in all our packages and you can have lunch in any place you like during sightseeing. You can either order from the resort where you are staying or go out for dinner as well
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