Munnar

Munnar

Munnar is one of the towns or hill station situated to the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian State named, Kerala. The Munnar is located approx 1600 meters above the sea level. Basically, the Munnar is regarded as the Kashmir of South India, and one of the highly visited & popular honeymoon destinations. The name resembles the confluence of the rivers namely, Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundali.

The hill station experiences a pleasant and favorable climate throughout the year thus, the climate is unique for the plantation of tea and lush greenery around. In Munnar, the tourists will find some of the endangered species of flora and fauna here, as Munnar is the home of several protected areas. The place is famous for medicinal plants and herbs, fruits of nature, Rivers, Lakes, and National Park& Sanctuary.

How to reach Munnar

The connectivity of Munnar with the National Highway, State Highway, and rural roads makes it a popular destination to hang-out with the family. The place is situated at a distance of 150km from Kochi, lying to the Kochi and Dhanushkodi highway. Thus, the tourists may reach here via road by booking a cab or self driving to the place.

Even the railway stations is also available near-by places named, Ernakulam and Aluva i.e. 140km away from Munnar. Outside the station the travelers may get the bus or car to reach the place. The airport is also available nearby named Cochin International Airport i.e. 110 km away from the place. Even, the Coimbatore and Madurai are also nearby to this place.

Things to do in Munnar

Apart from visiting the places, the travelers could make the trip more amazing. The things include:

  • Explore the Water Falls, and Dam in Munnar
  • Visit National Park to view the endangered species around
  • Experience the echo enchanting at the Echo Point
  • View the tea plantations, and tea museums like Lockhart Museum
  • Explore the Rose Garden
  • Seek the blessings at Subramanyam Temple
  • View the breathtaking views at the mountains
  • Also experience the cloud walking at Mountain Ranges.
  • Trek to the Chokarmudy View Pointfalls
  • View the waterfalls at Attukad Water

Best time to visit Munnar

The travelers planning to visit the Munnar, Kerala are suggest to walk to this place for relaxation, romance, or adventure between the November to February or March to June. During this time, the Munnar experience true pastoral charm, thus, the visit during this place will be glorified by the weather.

Honeymoon Special

The couples will see the romance within the air of Munnar as this is the most favorable place as the climate or weather of this place add-ons to the special time of the couples, or newly married couples. The hotels and old worldly experience will make their quality time to be the best.

Places to visit in Munnar

Munnar is the hub of various beautiful places including the National Parks, Sanctuary, Rivers, Lakes, and various places highly green lush areas. Some of the highly visited places are as follows:

Top tourist places in Munnar

Atukkad Waterfalls

One of the most beautiful places at Munnar and the major point of attractions, is situated on the way to Pallivasal admist dense vegetation, the Atukkad Waterfalls. The water found is cold, and is known as the great rhotspot for trekking in Munnar.

Muniyara Dolmens

Marayur is one of the highly visited villages of Munnar famous for the Neolithic Dolmens of Muniyara. This place could be reached out via taxi or car. The Neolithic burial chambers are famous for archaeological site in Kerala, and are frequented by various travelers. Even, the view of mountains and lush green vegetation from this point is breathtaking.

Echo Point

The echo point is quite amazing as after enchanting echo phenomenon that occurs at the spot. The spot is glorified by a lake beside the hillock. The place is famous destination for the young travelers, for travelling, camping, and photography point.

Eravikulam National Park

The Eravikulam National Park is a home for rarely found and endangered species like Tiger, Leopard, Nilgiri Tahr, and many more such species.

Mattupetty Dam

In order to conserve water and generate hydroelectricity, the Mattupetty Dam was constructed, making this place an amazing place for picnic. The dam is built over the Mattupetty lake, which is one of the homes of species that have been endangered, as this lake is connected with reservoir.

Chithirapuram

Although Kerala is famous for tea plantations, Chithirapuram is characterized by old bungalows, cottages, and playgrounds, situated at 10km from Munnar. This place is famous for old worldly charms.

Top Station

At the distance of 40km from Munnar, a famous hotspot of Munnar id situated named Top Station. The travelers will experience the breathtaking view of the mountains and walk along the clouds for an out-worldly experience.

Apart from the aforementioned places, there are many more places to visit including Subramanya Temple, Rose Garden, Carmelagiri Elephant Park, Mattupetty Dam, Cowboy Park, Kundala Dam, Signal Point View Point, Idly Hill View Point, Devikulam Sri Ayyappan Temple, Lockhart Tea Museum & Park, Chengulam Dam, Cheeyapara Water Falls, and Pothamedu View Point.

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