Munnar is a popular hill station in Kerala known for its tea plantations, valleys, forests and cool climate. It offers various hotels and the Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr, as well as rare butterflies and flowering plants. Munnar attracts many honeymooners and tourists year-round due to its natural beauty, fresh air and calm atmosphere.
2. Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven
of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist
destination in God's own country. It is the hill
station of Kerala that attracts a lot of
honeymooners.Unending expanse of tea
plantations pristine valleys and mountains
exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild
sanctuaries and forests aroma of spice scented
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3. Unending expanse of tea plantations pristine
valleys and mountains exotic species of flora and
fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests aroma of
spice scented cool air yes!
4. about 1600 m above sea level, the hill station of
Munnar once used to be the summer resort of the
erstwhile British administration in south
India.There is variety of hotels to stay in Munnar.
Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district,
Munnar was the favored summer resort of the
erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days.
5. One of the main attractions in and around Munnar
is the Eravikulam National Park. Located about 15
km from Munnar, this park is famous for its
endangered inhabitant - the Nilgiri Tahr. Spread
over an area of 97 sq. km., this park is also home to
several species of rare butterflies, animals and
birds.
6. A great place for trekking, the park offers a
magnificent view of the tea plantations and
also the rolling hills caressed by blankets of
mists. The park becomes a hot destination
when the hill slopes here get covered in a
carpet of blue, resulting from the flowering of
Neelakurinji. It is a plant endemic to this part
of the Western Ghats which blooms once in
twelve years
7. Located inside the Eravikulam National Park is
the Anamudi Peak. This is the highest peak in
south India standing at a height of over 2700 m.
Treks to the peak is allowed with permission
from Forest and Wildlife authorities at
Eravikulam.
8. Located 2 Km from Munnar Centre on the
Nallathany Road. Collection of old bits and
pieces from the colonial era can be seen here.
There we can see a demonstration of tea
production. Information on machineries, tea
processing and tea tasting.
9. Another place of interest, located about 13 km
from Munnar Town, is Mattupetty. Lying at a
height of 1700 m above sea level, Mattupetty
is known for its storage masonry dam and the
beautiful lake, which offers pleasurable boat
rides, enabling one to enjoy the surrounding
hills and landscape.
10. Pallivasal, located at about 3 km from
Chithirapuram in Munnar is the venue of the
first Hydro-electric project in Kerala. It is a
place of immense scenic beauty and is often
favoured by visitors as a picnic spot.
11. Near the town of Munnar is Chinnakanal and the
waterfalls here, popularly known as Power House
Waterfalls, cascade down a steep rock 2000 m
above sea level. The spot is enriched with the
scenic view of the Western Ghat ranges.
12. The place has an adventure track, 1000-feet long
fountain, roller skates, underground mediation
centre and a beautiful garden.
Munnar's mesmerizing greenery, mountain
scenery, calmness and cool refreshing air attracts
honeymooners and tourists throughout the year. It
is a weekend hideout location for domestic
tourists during summer season.