21/03/2018
Munnar, a favorite summer resort of the colonial times, is one of the most enthralling hill stations in India.
It is located in Idukki district of Kerala. Stretched along the Western Ghats mountain ranges, this all season holiday destination is a major attraction for both domestic and foreign tourists.
Lush green plantations, breath taking landscapes, exotic flora and fauna and the misty mountains covering unending expanse of tea plantations make the place a 'tourist heaven'.
The most sought after destination in Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park. The endangered Nilgiri Thar is protected here. Visitors can experience a close vicinity of the mountain goat species at Rajamala, the tourism zone of Eravikulam National Park.
The mating season of Nilgiri Thar falls during the month of Feb-March every year and the tourism zone will be closed for visitors during this period. The park also offers a magnificent view of the hill slopes covered in a 'carpet of blue', resulting from the flowering of Neelakurinji which blooms once in every twelve years.
Some of the major tourist attractions at Munnar includes Mattupatty dam, Echo-point, Tea Museum, Top station view point, Lakkam waterfalls, Blossom park, Cardamom, Coffee and Pepper plantations, Lockhart Gap and Rock cave etc.
Riding on an Elephant through the mountains and taking photographs with them and providing fruits to them at the end of the ride remains as an unforgettable experience in the minds of visitors.
Do you like to experience how tea is processed from raw leaves?. The demonstration at TATA tea museum will definitely give you a clear idea about tea processing. Visitors experience a visual effect of the different stages involved in tea processing and the various machineries used for it through the museum visit.
The Hydel/Blossom park situated near the Pallivasal hydro-electric power project is an ideal picnic spot for families who wish to enjoy activities like cycling, boating, roller skating etc.
How to reach Munnar
The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport, which is 110 kilometres away by road. From Cochin, you can hire a cab to get to Munnar. The Madurai International Airport is 140 kilometres away from Munnar.
The nearest railway station from Munnar is at Aluva, which is at a distance of 110 kilometres from Munnar. The Ernakulam Railway Station is 130 kilometres away while the Madurai Railway Station is at a distance of 135 kilometres.
The option of going from Kochi to Munnar by car is easy.
