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Thursday 13 June 2024

MUNNAR - Discover the Unmatched Attractions in Kerala

 Munnar Calling "munu Aar"! Discover the Unmatched Attractions

Literally meaning 'three rivers' - Munnar has evolved with Malayalam words 'Munu aar'. It is one such place that is dotted with amazing misty hills and aromatic spice & tea / coffee plantations. Munnar is one such tourist destination in India that offers something or the other for almost all kinds of tourists coming to India. 

Munnar is situated at 1600 mts. above sea level, near Anaimudi, the highest peak of the Kerala Western Ghats. It is located in the eastern part of Kerala at the influence of three mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. It is surrounded by about 30 ravishing tea gardens.

Munnar hill station is simply a paradise for those on a honeymoon. You will get a wonderful opportunity to ride on a houseboat in one of the serene backwaters of Munnar. This experience will be so different and special that you will cherish it for a long time in your life and would love to travel to 

Kerala again just to relive this experience. It is an amazing hill station, famous for its incredibly attractive natural beauty. Expansive tea plantations, trekking, paragliding, meandering lanes, rope climbing and recreational facilities available here to enjoy a perfect holiday. Apart from these, Munnar also boasts of being in spice trade for over 3000 years. Ranging from pepper & cardamom to cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and turmeric - Munnar plantations has them all.

So, don't wait. Plan a Munnar hill station tour today and get an experience of a lifetime.

What to See....

Pothamedu - Pothamedu is one of the major plantation hubs of Munnar. It is an ideal place for trekking and hiking amidst lush mountains, rolling hills, and breathtaking scenery. Views of coffee, tee, and cardamom plantations are excellent from here.

Pallivasal - Pallivasal is located around 8 km from Munnar. It is a place of immense scenic beauty. It has the distinction of being home to the first hydropower project in Kerala.

Attukal - Attukal is situated between Munnar and Pallivasa. It is an ideal place for long trekking. The place is highly rejuvenating with its panoramic waterfalls and rolling hills.

Devikulam - Devikulam is an idyllic hill station, near Munnar and an out-of-the-world experience among exotic flora and fauna, cool mountain air, and velvet lawns. The Sita Devi Lake situated here is an ideal picnic spot with its picturesque surroundings, mineral water, and trout-fishing facilities.

Nyayamakad - Nyayamakad is situated at a distance of 10 km from Munnar near Rajamala. It is an outstanding picnic and trekking point. It is a land of scintillating waterfalls with water cascading down from a height of around 1,600 metres.

Chithirapuram - This small hill station exudes an old-world charm with its old playgrounds and courts, bungalows, and sleepy little cottages. Situated at a distance of around 10 km from Munnar, Chithirapuram is home to Pallivasal hydel power project.

Echo Point - Here, you can come across natural echo phenomenon. It is situated at a distance of around 15 km from Munnar on the way to Top Station.

How to reach....

By Air - Kochi is just 130kms from Munnar. It has an International airport, so it is well connect to the major cities of like Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Banglore, Hyderabad.

By Rail - Nearest Railhead is Kochi i.e 130kms, it is well connected to other cities by regular and express trains.

By Road - Roads are in good condition and well connected to he other major cities of the state. Your can take Kerala state Transport buses or private deluxe coaches.

When to go....
Best Time to travel Munnar is between September to May.

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