Vanilla county also offers many other activities to those who come here:
Spices Garden Visit
Visit to nearby Ashram (a meditation centre)
Yoga
Ayurvedic Treatments by a qualified Doctor , on request
Trekking through the nearby mountains
Bathing in the mountain streams
Taking part in the farming activities
Birds & butterfly watching
See Vermiculture & rain water harvesting
Possibility of seeing elephants at work
Cycling through the villages around Vanilla County
Backwater Cruises

Places

to See

Vagamon, an enchanting hill station on the Idukki-Kottayam border, dotted with tea gardens and meadows is one of the best hill stations of Kerala.
Meenachil River, made famous by Arundhati Roy in her masterpiece "God Of Small Things", originates near Vanilla County.

Illikal Peak, is the origin of the River Meenachil and is a mythological site. Local belief has it that a bird brings the mythical herb atop this mountain to whosoever seeks eternal life! The natural menhirs atop the mountain takes on a mystical meaning to those who view it from afar. A climb to the top is a rewarding experience to trekkers as well as to those who wish to see the origin of one of Kerala's life giving rivers.

Maramala Waterfalls, a scenic stream and its breathtaking waterfalls are together referred to as "Enchantress of the Jungle" in the local lore. Sliding down the numerous hillocks, this gushing water has etched out over the years a deep natural pond amongst the rocks.

Poonjar Palace, the ancient kingdom still draws the crowds to marvel at an era gone past. It is a glorious testimony to the regal opulence of a bygone era. The present day Munnar was a small principality under these rajahs till hey were given out on lease to the British tea companies two centuries ago.

Ayyampara, or Five Rocks, a 30-acre rock formation is a favourite haunt for those who wish to see some spectacular sunsets.