A Tour to Munnar
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Munnar- The Kashmir of the South
There are some places that offer us a minute of glimpse of an eternity that we should keep up with us till we die. Munnar is such a place. It is one of the famous tourist places of India located in Kerala. It is nothing, but the symbol of natural innoscence. The lush green mountains adorned by tea and coffee plantation are a wonderful sight to watch. There are also waterfalls and treking paths for the people who love adventure in Munnar.
Specialty of Munnar
Munnar is no doubt, the most beautiful place in Kerala. It is also the most attracting hill station in Kerala which is located 1600m above sea level. One of the main specialty of Munnar is its diversity in flora and fauna. Neelakkurinji flower is the best among them. It is a peculiar type of flower which blooms once in 14 years. There is a rush of tourist in its blooming season towards Munnar. Beautiful Neelakkurinji flowers in the green background of Munnar grasslands is a wonderful site. Breathing the pure and cold air along with the breeze of the flowers is a special experience.How to Reach Munnar
It is very difficult for the unskilled drivers to drive through the narrow roads of Munnar. If you are a good driver and have a good car, it takes about 4 hours ( approximately 140 kms) to reach Munnar from Cochin. KSRTC buses are also available at Eranakulam at cheap rates. There are also many tourist cars and jeeps available. The nearest Airport is Nedumbasseri Airport and nearest Railway Station is Eranakulam.Tour Packages in Munnar
Tour packages of Munnar mainly include sight seeing. This is enjoying the beautiful scenery of nature. It include a journey through the exotic flora and fauna of Munnar. Breathing of fresh, cool mountain air will be a rare experience. There are many beautiful places toward Mattuppetti side like Photo point, Mattuppetti dam etc. Devikulam hill station and Eravikulam National park are also nearer to Munnar.
The package also contain some adventurous tours like Trekking. The forest departments of Munnar will provide arrangements for trekking and it is full of thrill. The point to be noted is that they also provide an experienced guide to accompany with us. This will surely be an amusing experience.
Munnar is also a venue for education tour for students. Many students inside and outside kerala are coming here as a part of collecting information about the different varieties of flora and fauna.
Tourist places near to Munnar
There are many tourist places near to Munnar. All of them just 12-15 kms away. Some of the torist places are:
1. Photo point (2 kms away from Munnar)
2. Mattuppetty Dam (3 kms away from Munnar)
3. Echo point (13 kms away from Munnar)
4. Kundale Lake (18 kms away from Munnar)
5. Devikulam Hill Station (16 kms away from Munnar)
6. Eravikulam National Park (10 kms away from Munnar)
7. Anamudy View (15 kms away from Munnar) Where to Stay in Munnar
There are many hotels and resorts available near Munnar which provide all the comforts and facilities including spicy and delicious Kerala dishes.
Munnar Hotels:
1. Club Mahindra (5 Star)
2. Nature Zone Jungle park
Munnar Resorts and Budget Hotels :
1. Munnar inn: located in heart of town of Munnar ( Cochin Airport- 130kms)
2. The Siena Village: ( Cochin Airport- 140kms)
3. Abad Copper Castle: ( Cochin Airport- 140kms)
4. Hill View: ( Cochin Airport- 110kms)
5. Poopada Resort: ( Cochin Airport- 170kms)