One of the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 M above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience.
Munnar is essentially a tea town. The tea plantations have now been taken over by the Tata Tea Company. The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of unending tea plantations on entry into Munnar. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji a flower which bathes the hills in blue colour once every twelve years. The Neelakurinji, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi which towers over 2695 M and is an ideal spot for campers who like to do some trekking.
GENERAL INFORMATION OF MUNNAR
- Area : 26.2 sq.km
- Altitude : 5000-8000 ft
- Climate : Summer – 26.C / 15.C Winter – 10.C / 0.C
- Best Season : September to May
- Tel. Area Code : 486
WHAT TO SEE
- Mattupetty (13 km)
- (Open : 0900 - 1100 , 1400 - 1530)
- Pothamedu (6 km)
- Devikulam (7 km)
- Pallivasal (8 km)
- Attukal (9 km)
- Nyayamakad (10 km)
- Rajamala (15 km)
- (Open : 0700 - 1800) Not allowed during the monsoon.
- Chithirapuram (10 km)
- Lock Heart Gap (13 km)
- Echo Point (15 km)
- Eravikulam National Park (15 km)
- Power House Waterfalls (18 km)
- Kundala (20 km)
- Anayirangal (22 km)
HOW TO GET THERE?
By Air: Nearest Airport Kochi is 160 km connected to Lakshadweep (Agatti), Bangalore, Kozhikode (Calicut), Chennai (Madras), Delhi, Goa, Mumbai (Bombay) and the Middle East. By Rail: Nearest Station Cochin 160 km has connections with all the major cities. By Road: Alappuzha (Alleppey) 200 km, Kanyakumari 245 km, Kochi (Cochin) 130 km, Kodaikanal 195 km, Kollam (Quilon) 252 km, Kottayam 147 km, Kozhikode (Calicut) 289 km, Madurai 160 km, Ooty 146 km, Thekkady 110 km, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) 302 km.
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