Elephant Lake in Munnar is an idyllic picnic location and is called Anayirangal or Elephant Arrival Lake. It is nestled amidst the picturesque scenery of tea plantations, evergreen forests, rolling grasslands, and hillocks. The scintillating beauty around the lake makes it one of the best tourist attractions in Munnar. The pleasant weather of Munnar attracts a lot of tourists to Elephant Lake. It offers the best temperature to spend time amidst nature’s bliss with a backdrop of dense Tata tea estates and foggy clouds. If you are a photography enthusiast, Elephant Lake could be a great location to shoot some incredible pictures.
Elephants from the Munnar forest visit this lake to drink water, thus, the name Elephant Lake. If you want to spend solitude, this is one of the best places to visit in Munnar. The serene beauty of this place lures families and couples to delight in some bonding time. Elephant Lake Munnar is bestowed with great natural splendor, where you can spot a herd of elephants by the lakeside.
Best Time to Visit: September to January
Things to do at Elephant Lake:
- Plan a picnic with your loved ones.
- Spend time in a peaceful environment.
- Witness the lush greenery and foggy clouds.
- Enjoy watching heard of elephants by the lakeside.
- Capture pictures with a beautiful backdrop of picturesque landscape.
- Enjoy a coracle ride in Elephant Lake.
- Interact with local tribes for a unique experience.
Best time to visit: September to January
Things to do at Elephant Lake
- Plan a picnic with your loved ones.
- Spend time in a peaceful environment.
- Witness the lush greenery and foggy clouds.
- Enjoy watching heard of elephants by the lakeside.
- Capture pictures with a beautiful backdrop of picturesque landscape.
- Enjoy a coracle ride in Elephant Lake.
- Interact with local tribes for a unique experience.
How to Reach Elephant Lake Munnar
Distance from Cochin International Airport: 130 km (approx.)
Distance from Cochin Harbour Terminus: 151 km (approx.)
- Elephant Aboard Boating Centre
- Butterfly Park
- Hanging Bridges
- Shesui’s View
- Anayirangal Dam
You can enjoy your Munnar trip, including this Elephant Lake, through our tour packages. In addition, we at Indian Holiday offer the best deals on customizable Munnar holiday packages. Contact us to book your tour to enjoy a remarkable vacation in South India.
