MUNNAR

With lush green tea plantation on both sides of the broad roads, this tiny hill station Munnar is where the mountains mingle happily with the clouds. The manicured gardens and widening lanes make Munnar a perfect holiday destination in Kerala. Loved by many travellers, the reasons to visit Munnar are endless. This stunning hill station of Kerala will embrace you with its stunning magnificence.

Attractions

Experience the Mother Nature at its best at the Attukal Waterfalls. Set amidst the serene hills and flourishing forests, looking at this waterfall is a divine experience. It has become a perfect picnic spot for honeymooners seeking a romantic haven away from the usual life. Another picnic spot in Munnar is the famous Mattupetty Dam. Travellers can enjoy boating on the calm waters here while relishing picturesque vistas.
Another beautiful gift of nature to Munnar is Rajmala. Situated at an altitude of 8,983 feet above sea level, the hill station is home to some rare species of Nilgiri goat.  

Holidaying at Munnar will be a total waste if you do not explore its far stretched tea plantation. To experience the best of tea plantation, you can visit the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate which is known to be the highest tea plantations on the planet. Offering some of the most heart pleasing sights with never ending stretches of rolling hills and soul-soothing air, the tea estate is renowned for its production of special flavoursome teas. Another pristine escape of the hill station is Kundala Dam Lake. This tranquil lake gifts you many opportunities to click memorable pictures while enjoying a Kashmiri-Shikara or pedal boat ride.

Other major attractions in Munnar are

• Lakkam Waterfalls
• Rose Garden
• Top Station
• Echo Point
• Tea Museum
• Blossom International Park
• Chinnar wildlife sanctuary

How to Reach Munnar
By Air: The closest airport to Munnar is the Cochin International Airport, which is 110 kilometres away by road.
By Rail: Closest railway station is at Aluva, 110 kilometres away from Munnar.
By Road: Many state-run or private buses connect Munnar to towns in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Road trip to Munnar bestows a heavenly experience.