Munnar hills, Munnar tourism, Accommodation facilities in Munnar, The Main attractions in Munnar,
Munnar Hill Station
Munnar is a small, green hill station in the Kannan Devan hills. The lush greenery offered by the tea plantation and the forests, lakes and the reservoirs present in Munnar make it an excellent tourist spot. The highest peak in South India, Anamudi, is situated in Munnar. This place was the summer resort for the Britishers in South India. The name Muannar comes from the three mountain streams present there; Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. In local language (Malayalam), Munnar means 'Three Rivers'.
Location and Other Details of Munnar
Munnar is located at a height of 1524m above sea level, 55km from Idukki town. This place is very close to Tamilnadu border.
Visiting time : 0700 - 1800 hrs.
Visitors are allowed to enter Munnar by entry passes only. Entry passes are available at the office of the Assistant Conservator of Forests or the Check Post Information Counter.
How To Reach Munnar
Munnar is easily acceble by means of roads.The railway station and the airports are very far. The nearest airport is the Cochin International airport, at a distance of 130 km from Munnar.It takes 60 km from Udumpetta and 190 km from Kochin to Munnar. Regular bus services to Tamilnadu is operated by Kerala and Tamilnadu Governments. A KSRTC bus stand and a private bus stand are situated near to the town.
Best time to visit Munnar
It is best to avoid Munnar during monsoon season( June to August). The heavy rain will spoil your view during the monsoon time. The best time to visit Munnar is from October to March.The winter is very cold during the months of November to February. Those who want a really thrilling and chilling trip can have their trip during winter season,
The Main Attractions In Munnar
The main attraction in Munnar is the picturesque view of the hill itself. Anamudi, the highest peak in the Western Ghat with a height of 2695 m can be seen from here. The travelers can enjoy the trip with small hiking along the tea plantation, seeing the process of tea making. The Christ Church is another attraction in Munnar. The famous wild orchids, Neelakurinji is also seen here. These flowers blooms only in 12 years.
Other attractions in Munnar include Mattupetty, Echo point and Raja mala.
Nearby Attractions in Munnar
1. Eravikulam National park(10 km away), Nilgiri tahr can be seen from here.
2. Chinnar wildlife sanctuary(50 km away)
3. Marayoor(42 km away)
4. Pothamedu(6 km away)offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations,
5. Devikulam hill station with lawns and the flora and fauna.
6. Mattuppettu dam.Visit Time:0900-1100 hrs and 1400-1530
7,Raja mala;Visiting Time:0700-1800 hrs.natural habitat of the Niligiri tahr
Accommdodation in Munnar
There are many hotels,resorts and homestays available in Munnar for the accommodation. Blackberry Hill Resort,Bracknell Forest Resort, Misty Mountain, Nature zone,Olive blook, Tall Trees and Tea County are some of them.
For contacts;
Wildlife Warden
Idukki Wild Division
Painav/Wildlife DFO
Munnar.
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