Top Station Hill Top Viewpoint

About Top Station Munnar

Overview                                                                                                                                                                  
Among the best places to be explored in Munnar, Top Station comes at the top of the list due to its panoramic views and pictorial nature. With bravura views all around, you can spend a few hours forgetting yourself and enjoying the true beauty of the Top Station. The Top Station shows its paramount beauty to the visitors when the arresting Neelakurinji flower blossoms. It is the highest point in Munnar and is sited about 1,700 m above sea level, which helps you to get hugged in the cool breeze for hours.

Being one of the attention-grabbing spots in Munnar, Top Station stands as a perfect place to escape from your boring everyday life. The Top Station offers an out-of-this-world view of endless hills and valleys, along with presenting the exquisite visuals of the Western Ghats and the valley of the Theni district. From the fascinating heights of Top Station, travelers can get a remarkable view of the adjacent state of Tamil Nadu and also the nearby towns of Munnar.  

Situated around 35.1 km away from Munnar town, Top Station is the highest point in Munnar, and travelers can find the hill station on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. Decorated with rare flora, misty blue sky, cool breeze, colorful flowers, astonishing tea plantation, and exhilarating and green valley, Top Station should be on your travel list when you visit Munnar with your family, loved ones, colleagues, and friends.    

Top Station is an ideal spot for photography lovers will enjoy every minute they spend in Top Station. You can capture some beautiful and memorable pictures of your family members, friends, and fellow travelers.

Here are some things you can do at Top Station:

• Enjoy the panoramic views of the Western Ghats
• Spot wildlife such as Nilgiri tahr, Nilgiri langur, and various species of birds
• Take stunning photos of the sunrise and sunset
• Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee at one of the many cafes
• Go for a hike in the surrounding hills

Top Station can be visited right through the year when the climate is friendly. The best time to visit Top Station is from November to February and April to May. Top Station is a must-visit time during the blossoming season of Neelakurinji.. Visit early morning and feel the sunrise. The place is windy throughout the year.

Tips for visiting Top Station:

• The best time to visit Top Station is early morning or evening to enjoy the sunrise and sunset.
• The weather at Top Station is windy throughout the year, so it is advisable to carry a jacket or sweater.
• There are a few cafes and restaurants at Top Station, but it is always a good idea to carry some snacks and water with you.
• Wear comfortable shoes, as you may be doing some walking.

The nearest railway station of Top Station is Aluva, which is about 142 km away. The nearest airport of Top Station is Cochin International Airport, which is 141.5 km away. Top Station can be reached from Munnar via buses, and you also have the facility to hire cabs.

On your way to Top Station, you can enjoy the beauty of many nearby attractions, including Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Dam Lake, Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, Kurangani Hills, and Pampadum Shola National Park.

Ayur County Resorts, Elysium Garden Hill Resorts, Lakezone Holiday Resort, Joys Resorts, the Tall Trees Munnar, Holiday Heaven Munnar, Golden Ridge Mountain Resort, and Fragrant Nature Munnar are some of the best hotels and resorts that present family and other visitors a safe, comfortable, and relaxed stay on their Munnar trip.