Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala. Munnar has numerous tea plantations, picturesque towns, various Sanctuaries, and National Parks. Located at 1600 meters (5,200 ft) above sea level, this popular hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.
Munnar, rich with flora and fauna, has it's few hills covered with flowers Neelakurinji which blossoms once in 12 years. It blossomed last in 2006 and 2018. The hill station also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers over 2,695 meters. Anamudi is a great spot for trekking. Located 45 min drive away from Munnar and a UNESCO world heritage site, the Eravikulam National Park is a habitat for a rich and diverse variety of flora and fauna. It is quite famous for the endangered species of mountain goats called the Nilgiri Tahr.
Munnar is also blessed with natural viewpoints apart from the tea plantations. Dotted with numerous tea estates and spice plantations, Munnar is one of the biggest tea plantation regions in South India. It is also called the "Kashmir of South India" and is a popular honeymoon destination.
Explore & Experience in Munnar-
EXPLORE (Places to visit in Munnar):
- Tata Tea Museum
- Tea plantations & estates
- Spice plantations
- Mattupetty Dam
- Kundala Dam & Lake
- Eravikulam National Park
- Anamudi Peak
- Attukad Waterfalls
- Chinnakanal Waterfalls
- Pothamedu View Point
- Echo Point
- Blossom Hydel Park
- Top Station
- Kalari Kshethra
- Punarjani Traditional Village
- Carmelagiri Elephant Park
- Srishti Welfare Centre
EXPERIENCE (Things to do in Munnar):
- Jeep ride to villages
- Tea plantation walk
- Spice plantation walk
- Jungle walk tour at Eravikulam National Park
- Trekking in Munnar
- Kalarippayattu martial arts show
- Kathakali classical dance show
- Tea and spices shopping
- Mountain biking
- Shikara ride at Kundala Lake
- Elephant safari at Carmelagiri Elephant Park
- Therapies at Ayurvedic spas
- Trekking at Mathikettan Shola Rainforest
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