Munnar Epitome Of Natural Beauty

By Author: Ashima Banerjee
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Munnar, also known as the Kashmir of the South, is the epitome of natural beauty and is one of the most popular hill stations of Kerala. Located at an elevation of around 2695 meters above sea level, Munnar provides its visitors with a panoramic view of its lush green surroundings and spectacular misty mountains. It is strategically placed in Idukki District in the eastern part of Kerala.

You will have an unforgettable holiday experience here as you can relax, eat and feel the clear and unpolluted air. Located amidst foggy mountain ranges and evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, Munnar charms its visitors with its pristine beauty and refreshing mountain air. You can visit places such as Rajamala, Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi Peak, CSI Christ Church, Chinnar wildlife sanctuary, Devikulam and many more during your trip to the place. Munnar, the erstwhile summer resort of the British, is also renowned for its tea plantations. Munnar is the land of the unique blue flower Neelakurinji. The flower blooms only once in 12 years. The next blooming is expected in 2018.

The word Munnar in local dialect means three ...
... rivers. Three rivers, Madupetty, Nallathanni and Periavaru, pass through the hill station. Munnar has several tourist attractions for the visitors. It has waterfalls, rivulets, winding lines and sprawling tea plantations for the tourists to explore. As mentioned above, the hills are situated at an altitude of 1500 metres to 2700 metres above sea level. Anamudi peak has an altitude of 2700 metres. It is the highest peak in South India.

The hill station was a popular summer retreat during the erstwhile British Raj. It is especially known for its vast tea gardens that are breeding grounds for the authentic Munnar tea and is an important part of its tourism. There are many scenic locations in and around Munnar that you should visit like the scenic Atukkad Waterfalls which is one of the prime attractions that also includes tea plantations of Chithirapuram, Mattupetti Dam, Echo point, etc. The Mattupetti Dam is another major attraction and is one of the highlights of Munnar tourism. Located at a distance of about 10 km from the main hill town, it is a very popular spot for tourists and locals alike. You can enjoy many activities with children like boating and horse riding near the lake. There is also the Eravikulam National Park which is situated close to Munnar and is home to many endemic species of plants and animals.

Another exciting place the holiday package can take you to see is Pothamedu located at a 6km distance from the town. Here you can see the beautiful plantations of coffee, tea and cardamom.

As Munnar is a popular tourist destination, it is replete with accommodation options. The Hotels fall in the category of budget, premium, deluxe, luxury and homestays among others. Most of the hotels of the luxury and deluxe category offer amenities like pick and drop, laundry services, multi-cuisine restaurant, comfortable air conditioned rooms with exotic views, while the budget category hotels offer basic lodging facilities, at a lower rate.

Cochin International Airport is the closest airport to Munnar. It makes it convenient for international and domestic tourists, to visit Munnar any time of the year. This is a perfect destination for nature lovers. Out of the many hill stations in India, Munnar is the most preferred honeymoon destination in South India. The hill station offers a soothing and calm ambience for the newly wedded couples. Natural beauty at its best can be seen at this tourist destination. Surrounded by lush green tea and cardamom plantations, misty mountains, varied flora and fauna, stupendous landscapes, Munnar is a real retreat away from the scorching and humid tropical life.

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