Munnar Hill Station
Fast Facts
Area 26.2 sq km
Altitude 1520 meters
STD Code 0486
Temperature 0oC - 25oC
Summer: 15.2oC - 25oC
Winter: 0oC - 10oC
Best time to visit September to May
Green and surrounded by the serenity of spectacular hills, the beautiful hill station redefines nature like never before. A part of "God's Own Country", Kerala, the beautiful hill station of Munnar is one of the most popular tourist destination of India, drawing a wide variety of people with the lure of her picturesque landscapes. Thus, whether you are a newly wed couple planning a honeymoon in Munnar or just planning a holiday in Munnar with your family, this beautiful district promises to charm!
The district of Munnar is characterized by being the confluence of three rives, the Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, which in turn gives the district its name as the word Munnar means "three rivers" in Tamil. Clean and pure, the district is also home to the famous Neelakurunji plant, which blooms only once in 12 years.
How to Reach Munnar
By Air
Kochi or Cochin is the airport nearest to Munnar, located around 130 kms away from this scenic hill station. The town of Munnar is well-connected to the airport at Kochi by a number of means of transportation.
By Rail
The nearest railway station to the quaint hill station of Munnar is at Kochi and is well- connected to the hilly slopes of Munnar
By Road
Munnar is well- connected to almost all its neighboring districts by smooth roads and an efficient system of local transport. These include cities like Madurai which takes around six hours to reach as well as Coimbatore at almost the same distance.
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