Munnar is an idyllic hill station, located in the Idukki District of Kerala, at a height of about 1800 m above sea level in the High Ranges, part of the Western Ghats. Called the Nature-Lovers's Paradise, it is a popular destination for tourists from all over India and abroad because of its scenic natural beauty in the form of lakes, reservoirs, forests and tea estates. The name “Munnar” comes from the fact that it stands at the confluence of three rivers - the Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.
One of the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar was once the summer resort of the British Government in South India during the Colonial Period. Munnar has large tea plantations, beautiful picturesque towns, winding roads, facilities for trekking and stay as well. The majority of Kerala’s tea plantations are in Munnar. Most of the tea plantations in Munnar belong to the Tata Tea Company. A rare wonder is the exotic flower Neelakurinji that blossoms once in every twelve years.
The small town that is 130km from Cochin and 142km from Kottayam is known for its captivating beauty. The mist-covered hills that seem to touch the clouds, streams flowing through the green grasslands and the old Colonial air of this town make it a special experience for the traveller. No wonder it was hailed by the Time Magazine as one of the best destinations in India.
In Munnar, the traveller can enjoy a range of activities like paragliding over the heights, horse-rides through streams, trekking or relaxing in the fresh air of the mountain-tops. The best season to visit Munnar is between October and May as the monsoons between June and September are heavy in this hill station and can spoil your holiday easily. The town has a lot of facilities like hotels, restaurants and shopping centres.
One of the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar was once the summer resort of the British Government in South India during the Colonial Period. Munnar has large tea plantations, beautiful picturesque towns, winding roads, facilities for trekking and stay as well. The majority of Kerala’s tea plantations are in Munnar. Most of the tea plantations in Munnar belong to the Tata Tea Company. A rare wonder is the exotic flower Neelakurinji that blossoms once in every twelve years.
The small town that is 130km from Cochin and 142km from Kottayam is known for its captivating beauty. The mist-covered hills that seem to touch the clouds, streams flowing through the green grasslands and the old Colonial air of this town make it a special experience for the traveller. No wonder it was hailed by the Time Magazine as one of the best destinations in India.
In Munnar, the traveller can enjoy a range of activities like paragliding over the heights, horse-rides through streams, trekking or relaxing in the fresh air of the mountain-tops. The best season to visit Munnar is between October and May as the monsoons between June and September are heavy in this hill station and can spoil your holiday easily. The town has a lot of facilities like hotels, restaurants and shopping centres.
