Munnar Tours and Munnar Hotels
Munnar is a peaceful
and tranquil little town in the Idukki district of Kerala. The immense natural
splendour offers greatest Munnar Tours and the amazing scenic beauty of the
place is difficult to put in words and can only be experienced by coming here
and staying in the world famous Munnar Hotels. Lush tea plantations, peaceful
valleys, an amazing variety of flora and fauna in the forests and the charming
scent of spices in the air are just some of the things that made this place
a favoured summer resort for the erstwhile rulers and still attract thousands
of tourists every year to this heaven on earth. The climate in the area remains
cool and woollen clothes are recommended during the winter season while light
sweater is enough to warm your body during summers. The ideal time to visit
the place is from August to March.
Attractions
» Devikulum : Situated
about 7 km from Munnar, the place has a natural mineral water lake, the Sita
Devi Lake. The serene hill station, known for its immense natural beauty, is
a popular tourist destination near Munnar.
» Pallivasal : Situated at a distance of just 8 km from Munnar,
it is the site of the first Hydro Electric Project of the state. The place is
full of amazing beauty and picturesque views.
» Nyayamakad : The naturally gifted Nyayamakad situated about
10 kms. from Munnar has a beautiful waterfall. The water rolling down from a
height of 1,600 m presents a mesmerizing sight. The beautiful surroundings make
it an excellent hangout and picnic spot.
» Eravikulam National Park : The park covering an area of about 97
sq km is situated in the Devikulam area, about 15 km from Munnar. The park abounds
in flora and fauna. Among the many varieties of animals found here are the Nilgiri
Tahr and a pedigree breed of cattle.
» Echo Point : The Echo Point is situated at a distance of about
15 km from Munnar. It is the place where the natural phenomenon of echo takes
place. On the way to the top station from Munnar, it is a popular tourist spot.
Accommodations in Munnar and Hotels in Munnar
One of the most favoured tourist destinations in India, Munnar has some of the
finest hotels in Munnar that provide the Accommodations in Munnar and
tourists with new age amenities amidst serene environs. A unique feature of
the place are the tree houses where the visitors can stay in houses built on
trees, many feet above the ground. Some of the finest Hotels in Munnar, providing
Accommodations in Munnar to the tourists include Club Mahindra Lake View Resort
(5 Star), Best Western Fort (4 Star), Tall Trees (3 Star), Chancellor Resort
(3 Star), Fort Munnar (3 Star), Edassery Eastend (3 Star), Erumadam Tree House,
Noor Giri Farm House etc.
Getting There
Munnar being a hill station does not have a railway station
or an airport. The best way to get there is to travel to a nearby city either
by air or train and then take a bus or hire a taxi to reach the town. Jeeps
and auto-rickshaws are available for travelling in the city.
» By Air : The nearest airport is at Kochi, about 130 km from
Munnar. Buses or taxis are easily available from Kochi to reach Munnar. Other
airports situated nearby are at Madurai (142 km) and Coimbatore (156 km).
» By Rail : The nearest railway station is Kochi (130 km).
The State Transport buses and taxis are easily available from Kochi to reach
any part of the state. Other major railheads situated near Munnar are Madurai
(142 km) and Kottayam (162 km).
» By Road : Munnar can be easily accessed from anywhere in the state
through a well built road network. State Transport buses provide regular services
to Munnar from different parts of the state.
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