Marayur Dolmens

Marayur Dolmens (burial chambers) are one of the secret places to visit around Munnar. These lie at some 42 km from Munnar on SH 17 and date back to Stone Age, somewhere around 10,000 BC. There are dozens of dolmens peppered around Thenkasinathan Temple near River Pambar. Some of the dolmens, supposedly, date back to Iron Age as well. Other than these intricate burial chambers, the ancient rock paintings in the region are worth a dekko as well. Some of the most interesting paintings can be seen at Kovilkadavu that lies at a distance of around 5 km from Marayur. It is one of the most important sites famous for rock art in Kerala.