Munnar opens its own glass watch tower for tourists: Fares, timings, how to book

After Vagamon's majestic glass tower, which has been drawing tourists from all over the country ever since its launch, Kerala's Idukki gets yet another similar high-rise structure. The new glass tower is in the Government Botanical Garden, which comes under the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC). The tower, which is 34 metres long and 300 metres tall, can accommodate around 30 people at a time. Ever since its launch on Sunday, it has been attracting tourists from far and wide, says the garden in-charge, Roy Joseph. Here's everything you need to know about the tower.

What tourists get to experience
Each group of tourists who go up the tower is allowed 10 minutes at the top. They get a full view of the Botanical Garden, the plantations around it, the Kundala River, the hills, the adjacent roads and a 360-degree view of Munnar.

Timings, fares
The tower is open from 9 am to 8.30 pm, 7 days a week. Those interested must purchase a ₹100 ticket to enter the garden and a separate ticket to access the tower. ₹250 is charged for adults, and ₹200 for children. The tickets can be booked only offline, from the park entrance. Those on wheelchairs can also go above the tower, though they won't be able to get onto the glass.

How to reach
The Government Botanical Garden is on the Munnar-Devikulam Road in Idukki, near the Government College.