The name “Gundu” means Round and “Mallay” means mountain. This name has been derived due to the presence of a round rock-mountain in field no. 22 of Upper Division. Earlier this Estate constituted three divisions namely Upper, Lower and Kadugmudi , and Sothupari (the name derived due to the presence of a rock “parai” where workers earlier had their food or “Sor” while coming from Talliar) constituted the remaining three divisions viz Benmore,Top and New. Presently all have been clubbed along with Thenmallay (Lower, Factory and New) and Vagavurrai(Top, Lower, Bazaar, Factory, Navaal and Luckham) to form Gundumallay Estate.
Geographically it is located approximately 25km from Munnar on the Munnar Madupatty road. It is flanked by the Madupatty Dam on one side and the highest peak of South India – Anaimudi on the other side. The accessability is by road through 9th mile – Udumalpet road leading to Coimbatore
on one side and Munnar to Top Station road on the other side. This entire area is blessed with a wealth of flora and fauna. Exotic Rhododendrons are found in parts of Vaguvurrai and Gundumallay and the much sought after Kurinji in Vagavurrai. It is also Known for its rich wildlife. Elephants, Bisons, Mouse deers, Sambars and Porcupines and found in abundance.
Being proximal to Eravikulam National Park the estate works closely with the forest department to protect the rich floral and faunal wealth of this National Park.
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