Munnar : Munnar Kerala,Locations and Accomadation's at Munnar | Tourist Guide & Review
Munnar, the coolest Destination across tamilnadu and kerala a must to visit place
Munnar - Where the Three River Meets :
What is Munnar ?
Munnar or Moonaru is a Hill station in the State of Kerala at Idukki District in India
Munnar - How the Name Came :
Munnar 'aka' Moonaru = Moondru + Aaru
Moondru - Three ( In the Tamil And Malayalam Language )
Aaru - Six in both Malayalam and in tamil
As the three Rivers Namely,Muthirappuzha River,Nallathanni River and Kundaly River passing through this Small Town,and there by You Got Munnar 'aka' Moonaru .
Where is Munnar :
Munnar is a Panchayath down in the Devikulam Panchayath Block at the Idukki District Of Kerala.
At an Altitude 6,562 Ft - 8,530 Ft , in the 10°07'00''N , and 77°04'00'E Co-ordinates Above Sea Level Munnar is on the old Road Which was Constructed in the Late 19th Century between Kodungallur and Old Madurai
What's the Climate Conditions of Munnar :
10°c - 0°c in Winter
8°c - 16°c in SummerHow to reach Munnar?
Munnar By Road :
From Kerala :
Kochi - NH 49 ( 140 Km's )
Alleppy - 180 Km's
From Tamilnadu :
Madurai - 160 Km's
Coimbotore - 160 Km's
Munnar By Train / Rail :
Both Madurai And Kochi are The Nearest Railway Stations if you come from Far, and these Cities are having Airports Too.
Munnar By Air :
While heading Towards Munnar, you can Reach Madurai/Kochi Airports and from there you can reach through Public Transports as well tourist operators / taxi's
Munnar Visitor Places :
Locations around 10 km's From Munnar:
Chithirapuram : Around 10 km's From Munnar, famous for it's Tea Plantations & Bungalows
Pothamedu View Point : 5 Km's distance from Munnar , Famous for it's Photo-genie Scenes down the Valley.
Blossom Park : Around 5 Km's and famous for it's Flower's and Most Famous For Neela Kurinji.
Atukkad Falls : A Scenic Place to take bath in the falls , but careful while driving on the road.
Photo Point : With Stream and a pile of woods, this is a Place to take Photo's
Maattupetti Dam : Take a Boat here at this Mattupetti Dam and indulge you with a perfect cruise along the dam, touch the water if it's near to you and Feel the Chillness in your Vein, Mattupetti Dam is a Must if you visit Munnar.
Maattupetti Farm : Mattupetti Indo-Swiss Farm now under the Kerala Livestock Development Board , which holds this Dairy Form which was started at early 60's , A must visit if you like how the cow's life is .
Echo Point : If you have kid's with you while visiting Munnar, don't forget to take them here it's a Echo sound which embossed the name Echo Point for this place, sound is echoed between the hills surrounding the place.
Elephant Spot : From Munnar at a distance of 18 Km's this animal meeting point is for elephants only, don't expect a Lion here, remember Elephant Arrival Spot at Munnar is a paid t see Service
Kundala Lake : It's the lake of Jungles , and the boat of pedals will help you in this self-care lake, don't hire a boat if you don't know how to pedal boat :)
Neelakurunji / Top Station : For it's Scenic location, down to earth hill sides and more to that the home of Neelakurunji plant , the top Station is known for the 'Above the Clouds Experience' - as said by Wiki Travel
Eat & Dine at Munnar :
If you are a street eater , then try the local dishes such as Idli,dosa on the go, don't forget that gobi Noodles, apart from that here below is the Dine in's at Munnar,
Bamboo Hut at G.H road
Munnar Inn - Food Court
Munnar Saravana Bhavan
Silverspoon at the Main Bazaar of Munnar
Devikulam Tree top Restarunt
Camp Noel , Phazathottam
Patel Restarunt
Purohit's @ hotel Danyashree
Where to Stay At Munnar : Munnar Hotels :
There is cottages, Resorts, and cheap to star hotels are Available on Munnar upon arrival or as Pre-booked, here below is some details regarding the stay at Munnar,Resorts / Cottages at Munnar
Eightland Holiday's :
Eightland Holiday's
Colony Road
Munnar - 685612
Phone : 0091-4865-232986/230938
Mobile : 0091-9446561652
http://www.eightlandsholidays.com
Therisian Home-stay :
A nice and typical Home stay at Munnar , it's a type of home stay Cottages with a Nominal price range at Munnar.
Theresian Home-stay Cottages
Near Tea County Resorts
Munnar- 685 612
Phone : 0091-4865-230351
Mobile : 0091-9447397720,0091-9495879748
Munnar Star Hotels / Munnar Luxury Hotels :
Hotel Westwood Riverside
West-Wood Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd
Munnar
Phone : 0091-4865-230884/230885/230886
Fax : 0091-4865-230886.
Reservations can be done online by sending them a mail or visiting their home Page ,
Reservations: +91-484-4027553/4027737
E-mail: sales@westwoodmunnar.com
Apart from the above a Number of Resorts/Cottages is also Available At Munnar, for your Cost and Budget.
Get a Copy of Munnar Map for the Complete and Peaceful Journey along Munnar.
Please Follow the guidelines, Respect the nature, and Think and ACT Green across Munnar When you are visiting there, please please Preserve the nature to pass it on to our Next Generation.
Happy Stay at Munnar :)
Reference: http;//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munnar