About Top Station

Top station Munnar is one of the most attractive tourist spots and is around 32-40 km away from Munnar and is the highest point away from Munnar on the Munnar- Kodaikanal Road . Though the hill station is in Munnar it is a part of Tamil Nadu. Top station is popular for the Neelakurinji Flowers which bloom every 12 years.

Top Station is a breathtaking destination offering panoramic views of the Western Ghats and Theni valley. At 1,880 meters above sea level, it is the highest accessible point in Munnar and the uppermost railway station in the Kundala valley Railway, earning it its name. This misty spot is also the natural habitat of the rare Nilakurinji plants, which bloom once every twelve years, painting the hillsides blue. On clear days, Madurai District of Tamil Nadu can be seen from Top Station, which borders Idukki District of Kerala and Theni District of Tamil Nadu. With its rich history as a trade center, Top Station offers a unique experience for visitors, who can enjoy trekking, walking, and taking in the stunning views of Munnar and surrounding areas, including Shola forests, grasslands, valleys, water bodies, and plantations. It is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Top station derived its name for being the upper terminal of the Kottaguruddi aerial ropeway and also for being the highest terminal railway station of the Kundala valley railway built in 1902 between Munnar, Poma Kudnala and low points in the rest of the hills.

Top station provides a mesmerising view of the western Ghats and the valleys of the Thenni District of Tamil Nadu.

The trip up the hill climbing the winding roads with the tea estate alongside is the most mesmerising view for the tourists. Finally they are up the hills at the top station. The top station has a viewpoint which has a paid entry.

The view point gives the most panoramic view of the stretch of western ghats as well as thevalleys below. The weather at the top station is pleasant throughout the year.

Which is the best time to reach the top station ?

● Though top station has favourable weather throughout the year, Top station is considered as an all season destination. The best time to visit the top station is from January to April.

How to reach the Top station ?

● It is easy to reach Top station which is 32 Km away from Munnar. You can hire a cab, Taxi, or even board a local bus to reach the top station. Thus top station is one of the best tourist destinations in Munnar which no one coming to Munnar should miss.