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Travel guide

Munnar; a jewel in the mighty Western Ghats, a heaven in God’s Own Country, a true treasure trove for the visitors, is one of the most stunning and enchanting hill stations in the country. Adorned by the beauty of the rolling hills, evergreen tea plantations, luscious spice gardens, winding trails, and much more, Munnar is one such destination that will fulfil all your dreams and will make your holidays extremely memorable

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Summer (March to May)

Summers in Munnar are marked by pleasant weather, moderate temperature, or the drop in the mercury level! The atmosphere remains quiet, calm and clearer as compared to other seasons. If you are planning a visit during this period of the year, you should never miss out sightseeing tours, nature trails, plantation visit, and other similar tours.

Monsoon (June to September):

As the summer starts fading, monsoon makes its mark into the locales of Munnar. With its advent, the entire of Munnar gets caressed with a newer and more enticing shade of nature’s green. The ambience gets quieter than before and gets adorned with lush foliage. Along with the crispiness of a hill station, you will get to soak yourself in the aura of Mother Nature as whole of the ambience gets repainted by the nature

Winter (December to February):

Well, after the monsoons are over, comes the winter or simply the best time to visit Munnar! Pleasant weather accompanied by the tenderness of cold breezes makes the hill station an ideal place to plan honeymoons, family trips and other types of holidays during this season. For the adventure junkies, winter is the call to participate in enthralling activities like trekking, rock-climbing, rappelling, and others alike.Being well-connected with some of the major cities and tourist destinations, Munnar is among the most well-accessible tourist places in Kerala. Whether you opt for flight, train or road journey, you can make it to this gorgeous hill station easily

By Road:

If you want to explore and discover the meticulous beauty of this stunning hilly retreat, you must opt for a bus journey! Taking you through the winding terrains through the rolling hills and lush plantation areas, a bus journey will get you closer to the enchanting beauty of this tourist destination in Kerala. For the bus commuters, they can avail direct buses to Munnar from almost all major cities in South India.

By Train:

Though Munnar do not have any direct access to railway tracks, you can board a train to Aluva; around 110km, Ernakulam; 130km, or Madurai which is around 135km from Munnar. Arriving at any of these stations, you can avail direct buses to your favourite hill station in God’s Own Country

By Air:

Like any other tourist places in Kerala, Munnar can also be easily reached from Cochin International Airport which is around 110km from the hill station. Madurai International Airport in Tamil Nadu is also among the closest airport to Munnar; distance being 140km.Whether on a family holiday, having fun with friends, on a corporate getaway or others, one can find an array of places to visit in Munnar. Here are 10 of the best places to visit in Munnar

Mattupetty Dam:

Visit this dam; enjoy some of the most stunning natural views and the rich flora and fauna of Munnar

Kundala Lake

At 1,700ft, Kundala Lake is one of the most promising artificial lakes in this hill station and and perfect destination to get acquainted with Munnar’s beauty

Top Station:

Enjoy the panorama of Munnar, satiate the shutter-bug in you with some of the awe-inspiring clicks of the vicinity

Mattupetty Dairy Farm:

Visit this dairy farm to know more about the roots of agriculture and livestock management in Munnar.

Echo Point:

Amaze yourself with the mystical beauty and unravel an exciting phenomenon of Mother Nature

Eravikulam National Park:

Have a tryst with Munnar’s exotic wildlife! Spot some of the rarest and endangered wildlife species that thrives in this park.

Tea Museum:

Want to know more about the tea culture in Munnar? Visit Tata Tea Museum where you can learn about how tea leaves are plucked, processed and packed.

Attukad Waterfalls:

On your visit to Attukad Waterfalls, you will surely be hold captive by its alluring beauty and enticing charm!

Blossom International Park:

Flowers bring smile, flowers bring happiness, flowers bring prosperity! Visit Blossom International Park in Munnar, and you will feel the magi

Lakkom Waterfall:

Reality can overpower dreams, and Lokkam Waterfalls is a perfect natural wonder of Munnar to believe in this!

Though Munnar is known for its myriad list of activities and things to do, here is a list of some of the must things to do in Munnar

Kolukkumalai

Kolukkumalai is there any better place to have a refreshing cup of tea than the hills of Kolukkumalai, which are home to the highest tea plantations in the world? And the tea grown here has a special flavour and freshness, thanks to the high altitude.The sprawling plantations and an old tea factory lend an old world charm to this place.  Go on a guided tour through the factory. The two-storied building, built in the 1930s, with its wooden interiors and aroma would present you some time-tested methods of tea processing. Here tea is processed in the traditional method, which is different from the more popular CTC (crush-tear-curl method). Tea lovers will be pleased to sip different varieties of tea from the tea tasting centre here. Those wanting to take home the flavour, can buy fresh packets from the outlet attached to the factory. There are different varieties to choose from like the Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP) and the Flowery Orange Pekoe (FOP). Get some tips from the salesmen on how to extract the different tastes. Kolukkumalai is about 7,900 ft above sea level and you can have some excellent views of the far off plains in the bordering State of Tamil Nadu. The distant hills slipping in and out of the mist is a captivating sight.       The rolling acres of tea are an experience in itself for the visitors. Take a lovely stroll on the pathways in the plantations. The more adventurous can take a walk down a fairly steep and narrow bridle path leading to the plains. Only with awe can you hear that this route was once the only option for the estate workers to carry tea chests down and bring provisions to their residence. Kolukkumalai is about 38 km from Munnar. The hill top is accessible only by jeep and it is about one and a half hour journey from the Munnar town.

Anayirangal Dam in Munnar-Elephant Arrival Spot in Munnar

Munnar can satisfy all your travel dreams; it has all the attractions and activities every traveler yearns for. The man-made structure of dams in Munnar is as stunning as the natural wonders. The dams here have the ability to beckon visitors with its architectural majesty and stunning beauty. Among the dams in Munnar, Anayirangal Dam is less explored by tourists as the dam was only recently developed as the hydel tourist destination.

Periyakanal Waterfalls:

Periyakanal Waterfalls located 20 kms from Munnar town on the Madurai highway. If you are planning a vacation in Munnar, then you must go visit Periyakanal Waterfalls. A lovely waterfall in the dense vegetation. A lovely waterfalls in the dense vegetation. Munnar and its surrounding environs abound in cascades. They are at their glorious best immediately after the monsoons. Periyakanal Waterfall is located near to Munnar en route to Thekkady. The enchanting surroundings amid lush tea plantations make it an excellent picnic spot and overlook.Periyakanal Waterfalls situated on the way to Aanayirangal dam from munnar.

Nature Trails:

Munnar is a true treasure trove for the nature lovers. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and scenic meadows, it offers some of the most delightful options for the nature lovers to delve deep into the bosom of Mother Nature. Plantation walks, guided walking tours, and waterfall tours are some of the most sought after activities among nature lovers visiting Munnar.

Adventure Activities:

For the adrenaline junkies, no other place can pump up their adrenalines like Munnar can! Be it exploring the immaculate beauty of Munnar while mountain biking or discovering the thrill trekking, hiking, rock climbing, and camping, this hill station serves as an ideal adventure destination. Adding more to the list, there are other enthralling options like wildlife spotting, trout fishing and paragliding

Leisure Activities:

For the leisure seekers, they can embark on sightseeing tours across the scenic locales of Munnar and make their holidays memorable.

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