Vattavada

India / Tamil Nadu / Bodinayakkanur /
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Vattavada is a very beautiful remote place at an altitude of 6500 feet. There is a predominance of vegetable fields that occupy the terraced slopes and valleys, instead of tea plantations. There are also forest patches, interspersed with eucalyptus and conifers. The area also teems with bird life and butterflies in various colour, size and shape. The population of Vattavada has a significant number of tribals. Their way of life, art forms, language, natural remedies interesting.
www.keralatourism.org/destination/hills/vattavada-21320...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anamalai
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Coordinates:   10°10'36"N   77°15'10"E

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  • This is the valley of the Vattavadai stream in Kerala, including the villages of Vattavadai, Kovilur and Kotta Kombu.It is overlooked by Manshola Malai on its Northwest crest and Jhanda Malai to the Southwest. Location is 77 degrees 16' E , 10 degrees 12' N It is a very beautiful place situated North of the Munnar Kodaikanal road. full written description at: http://www.keralatourism.org/index.php?source=desti&destid=2132065958&zone=1 See maps at: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ams/india/nc-43-08.jpg and http://www.catboat.com/Manjampatti%20Valley.html
  • correction to above: marcus334(at)hotmail(dot)com
  • Mr. Marcus Sherman please locate and mark Top station
  • Look about 9 miles south. (10 degrees 7' N, 77 degrees 17' E) Highest point on the Munnar-Kodai road.
  • See the box labeled mistake.
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