Munnar is a town in Kerala state in the southern part of India. It is about 1600 meters above sea level and can be very easily reached from Kochi airport or Ernakulam Railway station. The distance by road is approx. 130 km from Kochi. The three and half hour drive is very scenic and soothing and can be thoroughly enjoyed. You can book your tickets with MakeMyTrip Flight Coupons.
Munnar is situated in the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala and has got a very cool climate throughout the year.
Tourists who go to God’s Own Country Kerala must visit Munnar especially because the climatic conditions make the temperatures very low and thereby making sightseeing a pleasure. All the age groups experience no fatigue while holidaying in Munnar.
One can enjoy the hills, valleys, streams, rivers, waterfalls, rare flora and fauna and mists in an area of approx. 557 sq. Km. Tea plantations on the hills make Munnar very beautiful as large acres of land have tea plantations, besides all varieties of spices are also grown. This was the summer capital of the British who developed the area with tea plantations.
In the year 2006 many tourists went to Munnar to see flowers of the Neelakurinji plant which blooms only once in 12 years and found in plenty in Munnar.
Munnar is a great getaway for all big and small, rich and poor. Honeymooners enjoy the peaceful and scenic environment which is nature’s gift to the town. The town is 5000 ft. above sea level has a very cool climate with mists descending and clearing up at regular intervals during the day which is a normal feature of the town. Such visions are very rare and hard to find elsewhere. The elderly and children will enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the town.
Many hotels, motels, and homestay facilities are available to suit different budgets of tourists. A visit to Kerala state should ideally commence from Munnar. Animal lovers can visit the Wild Life Sanctuary situated in Chinnar. Many wild elephants, peacocks, birds, etc. can be seen in the sanctuary in close proximity to Munnar. There is also a crocodile farm which can be visited by the young and old alike. A visit to the Amravati dam must also be included.
The highest peak of the Western Ghats, Anamudi, is in Munnar and tourists make it a must visit spot. It has an elevation of 2695 meters. A cattle village exists in Mattupetty where cattle in large numbers can be seen. It is called the Indo Swiss Farm. Here, new breeds of cattle are kept. It is a custom to keep cattle in the local environment.
Over 100 varieties of cattle are found here. There are a dairy farm and research center at this place. Mattupetty is only 13 km from Munnar. Mattupetty Dam is also a great picnic spot and tourist attraction. The dam conserves water for hydroelectricity. Here tourists enjoy the lake with boating.
Visit Devikulam Hill station and the waterfalls at Attukal and Nyayamakad is also to be enjoyed. Munnar tourists shop for tea and locally grown spices like cloves, cardamom, pepper, nutmeg and coffee. Homemade chocolates in different varieties of fillings etc. must also be tasted as this is a specialty of the place.
There are Exotic Waterfalls to see:
A basic minimum stay for four days at Munnar will relax the mind and body of all age groups. The cool weather and very scenic views of nature will be soothing to all. Munnar is located near the confluence of the mountain streams of Muthirappuzha River, Chanduvarai River, and Kundala River.
If you are fond of visiting temples, you can visit Meenakshi Amman Temple History.
