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Munnar
is a small town located in Idukki district of Kerala. Situated at an
altitude of 6,000 ft above sea level, the picturesque hill station is
visited by a large number of tourists. The hill station located at the
meeting point of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and
Kundala- is a heaven of peace and tranquility. The British rulers developed
this favourite summer resort to cultivate tea plants and also built
bungalows here. The vast expanse of tea plantations, verdant valleys, high
mountains and rich flora and fauna, make Munnar a charming hill resort.
Munnar is the perfect destination for those who are looking for adventure
activities like trekking, boating, riding and angling. A visit to Munnar
Travel Kerala, it is
sure fill your soul with peace, making it all a never-forgettable
experience.
Accommodation Of Munnar Travel Kerala
Accommodation
is not a problem at Munnar Travel Tours, as the town is dotted with several comfortable
and luxury hotels. Set amidst the soothing surroundings, hotels at Munnar
are the best option to spend your vacations. The hotels range from luxury to
budget catering to the requirements of the tourists. Most famous hotels of
Munnar are Club Mahindra Lakeview Munnar (5 Star),Fort Munnar (3 Star), The
Siena Village (3 Star) and Cloud9 Resorts (3 Star) etc.
Attractions Of Munnar India Travel Tourism
» Devikulam : Just 7 kms away from Munnar, Devikulam
is a beautiful hill station. Its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and
the cool mountain breeze provide an unforgettable experience. Devikulam also
has a lake which is ideal for trout fishing.
» Pallivasal - The place situated 8 kms away from
Munnar, is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala. The
place is known far and wide for its scenic beauty.
» Attukal - Attukal is located at a distance of 9
kms from Munnar. Situated between Munnar and Pallivasal, Attukal boasts of
beautiful waterfalls and rolling hills. Attukal is also an ideal place for
long treks.
» Nyayamakad - The place situated at a
distance of 10 kms from Munar, falls between Munnar and Rajmala. Nyayamakad
is famous for its pictursque waterfalls and is also as an ideal picnic spot
and trekking point.
» Mattupetty - Located at a distance of 13 kms from
Munnar, Mattupetty is popular for its highly specialized dairy farm- the
Indo-Swiss livestock project. Other attractions are the Mattupetty Lake and
the dam located close to the farm.
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Eravikulam National Park - Situated 17 kms away from Munnar, the park
provides shelter to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (kind of mountain goat known
as ibex). The park covering an area of 97 sq.km is also home to other
animals like Sambar, Barking Deer, Gaur, Giant Malabar Squirrel etc.
Tourists are not allowed to enter the park during the breeding season,
usually from Mid-February to mid-March.
Climate - Munnar Travel Tours
Munnar India Travel Tourism is situated at an altitude of 1600 to 1800 metres above the sea
level, so the temperature usually remains between 22 °C and 38 °C.
The climate of Munnar remains very pleasant during the monsoons. Though the
temperature is moderate here, but the relatively high altitude has the
chances of sun-burn.
How to Reach - Munnar Travel Tours
Munnar India Travel - It has not its own airport, nearest airport is at Kochi at a distance
of 130 kms. Kochi (130 kms) and Kottayam (142 kms) are the nearest major
railheads. The town is well-connected by a good network of roads with major
cities of Kerala and South India.
Must try out Shopping
Munnar Travel Kerala is famous for its tea, tourists can buy tea from various shops or
tea states of the town. Besides the tea, other must buy items include the
local handicrafts.
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