Lockhart Gap, located on the beautiful road between Munnar and Vagamon, is one of the most picturesque points in Kerala’s Western Ghats. It is also one of Kerala’s beautiful viewpoint in Munnar to have a grand perspective of this hilly state. A viewing point in the middle of tea gardens, Lockhart Gap presents you with a vast stretch of green fields, deep valleys, and steep cliff edges, all under the soft veil of mist. The natural formations on both the sides are so beautifully shaped that you get a feel of looking at a heart from the top and thus, the name the “Heart of the Valley”! Photography, biking, and trekking lovers cannot miss out Lockhart Gap as it is one of the perfect locations in Kerala to get amazing shots. When you stand at Lockhart Gap, you will just be taken aback by how beautiful can landscapes be! All you can see from this viewpoint is deep valleys, rugged mountains, tea plantations and greens, spread for a few kilometers. During the monsoons, clouds cover the valleys below and give them an extremely mystical look.Major Attractions: Heart-shaped valley, mountain viewpoints, tea plantations, misty cliffs, trekking trailsTop Activities: Photography, trekking, sightseeing, scenic drives, birdwatchingDuration: 1–2 HoursBest Time to Visit: September to MarchEarly mornings are best here as clouds float between the valley creating a spell bounding scenario, while in clear afternoons one can view a few miles together, straight into the lush greenery. The trek to Lockhart Gap also offers several unique trails through forests and grassy mountains, leading to isolated viewing points and revealing beautiful flora, butterflies, and a wide variety of bird species to the travellers. It is considered to be best as a photography travel destination in Kerala, and many visitors come here, just to capture it. During sun rise or sun set, the scenery turns out even more exquisite, as colors spread all over the sky and mountains. The drive to the viewing point from the nearby destinations like Vagamon and Munnar is also equally gorgeous and includes travel through Spice gardens, tea gardens and various curving narrow mountain routes. You could stop at tea estates, and have yourself fresh tea. In close proximity to Vagamon and Munnar, it forms one of the important viewpoints and offers proximity to other locations and attractions of the hilly state such as the viewpoint near Vagamon, some tea estates, water falls of Vagamon, waterfalls near Munnar, and the like. From any sort of vacation including nature trip, photography tour to adventure travel, this viewing point will give the guests what they seek. If any person wants to enjoy the amazing panoramic beauty, they must visit this Lockhart Gap.
