Top Station
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Top Station is a one of the attractive tourist places in the Theni district of Tamilnadu, South India which is situated on the border of Theni district and Idukki district of Kerala (located at ). Its elevation of 1,700 metres (5,577 ft) is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road and the highest roadway elevation in South India. Top Station offers a panoramic view of the majestic Western Ghats and the valley of Theni district. This area is popular for the rare Neelakurinji flowers. The Kurinjimala Sanctuary is nearby. Tea was transported down from here by railway and ropeway to Munnar and beyond. Top Station is the western entrance to the planned Palani Hills National Park. [1]
[edit] History
Top Station derived its name from its location on the Kundala Valley 24 inch gauge railway. Middle Station (Kundalai) is 12 km from Top Station on the way to Lower Station Munnar. Some remains of Kundala Valley Railway can be seen at the Munnar Tea Museum. Middle Station and Lower Station, were also once connected to this place via ropeway. Remains of the Ropeway Station at Top Station are still visible. There was also another ropeway from Top Station down hill to the east to Bodinayikkanur, Tamilnadu.[2]
[edit] Visitor information
Top Station is 32 km from Munnar. Ernakulam railway station is about 162 km from Top Station and Cochin International Airport is about 142 km from Top Station. Frequent public buses operate between Munnar and Top Station. No overnight lodging is available.
[edit] References
- ^ Department of Tourism (2005) Government of Kerala, retrieved 6/19/2007 Top Station
- ^ Jose Jimmy (2007) Remains of Kundala Valley Railway, Munnar, Indian Railways Fan Club, retrieved 6/19/2007 History & Photos
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