Munnar Tour
Kerala, popularly known and believed as God's Own Country, is an ideal destination for business traveler as well as holidaymaker. One of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia , Kerala is India's only tropical paradise. The state is blessed with myriad features like dense tropical forests, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters, still bays and astounding 44 radiant rivers. One such mesmerizing place in Kerala is Munnar, also known as the Kashmir of South India.
About Munnar
A small hill station nestled at the Kannan Devan hills , Munnar is famed for its emerald green surroundings, lakes, reservoirs, forests, spice gardens, and tea estates. Popularly known as the tea town of Kerala , it has some of the highest tea estates in the world.
If you are interested in paragliding, then Munnar is the place to be. Situated at a height of 1600 meters above sea level, it lies at the confluence of three mountain streams of Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala.
Climate
Best time to visit Munnar is between the months of October and March.
How to reach
To reach Munnar, the nearest Airport and Railway Station are at Kochi (130 km). A well-built network of roads connects Munnar to most of the towns in Kerala.
Tourist attractions
Some of the famous tourist attractions in Munnar are the -
- Anaimudi Peak: The highest peak in South India, it offers excellent venues for camping and trekking with an elevation of over 2695 meters.
- Nyayamakad: Nyayamakad is home to spectacular waterfalls, and its captivating surroundings are an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.
- Echo Point: Situated at a distance of about 15 km from Munnar, this pictorial place is gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here.
- Rajamala: It is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr, found in small herds in the region. The total number of Niligiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300.
Accommodation
Some of the major hotels in Munnar, offering an impressive blend of tradition and modernity, are Club Mahindra Lakevien Munnar, Cloud9 Resorts, The Tall Trees, The Siena Village, Esassery Eastend, etc.
