Marayoor:

Marayoor, a scenic locale situated near Munnar, is famous for pre-historic sites, a sandalwood forest and vast sugarcane farms known for a tasty variety of solid molasses. Located in Idukki, Marayoor is a fascinating destination for anthropologists and archaeologists from all over the world. Marayur is a town in Idukki district of Kerala, India, known for its natural sandalwood forests, ancient dolmens and rock paintings. It is located 42 km north of Munnar and has a population of 12,399 as of 2011 census. Marayoor, located forty km from Munnar, is a rain shadow village lying in the eastern side of the Western Ghats and is bordered by the neighbouring state Tamil Nadu. Marayoor is the only place in Kerala with a natural growth of sandalwood trees. Marayoor is a small town located around 40 kms from Munnar. Sandalwood forest is one of the main attractions here.The...