Munnar Hill- Kerala: Dream destination- God’s own Hill
In this Munnar Hill Station tour guide we provide all travel information to make a memorable holiday trip. If you plan to go on south tour make sure that Munnar, Kerala is one of the dream destinations you cover. Munnar hill station, situated at a height of 1,600 meters above the sea level, is perhaps the most astoundingly beautiful hill station in God’s own country. Situated rather impeccably at the confluence of the three mountain streams of Mudrapuzha, Nallathani and Kundala; Munnar hill station is one of those postcard towns that are actually quite abundant in India.
Munnar, the dream destination was the ‘Summer Capital’ of British Raj in South India. Munnar hill station is well endowed with breathtaking sights and beautiful scenery. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, and complacent holiday facilities have made Munnar hill station one of the most popular tourist spots in Kerala.
Munnar hill station also offers an amazing variety of flora and fauna, some of which is rather exotic. Tourists enjoy Neelakurinji too, a somewhat unconventional flower that blooms once in twelve years and bathes the hills of the region in serene blue. The mountains of Munnar were quiet sometime back referred to as ‘Kannan Devan Hills’. This name was drawn from a certain Kannan Devan, who was the land lord in the Anchanad Valley on the eastern side of the district. The main cultivation crops in Munnar are tea and coffee.
Places to visit in Munnar- Best Destinations
- Potheamedu, which lies 6 kms from Munnar is the perfect place to revel in Munnar’s glory. Offering rather excellent views of tea, coffee, and cardamom estates in Munnar, Potheamedu is the most ideal place for trekking and long mountain walks, courtesy, its sublime rolling hills, amazing mountains, and intoxicating scenery.
- At a distance of 7 kms from Munnar, lies the small hill station of Devikulam, a tea lover’s paradise. Full of tea plantations, Devikulam features exotic flora and fauna and is a picnic spot.
- The town’s lake also referred to as ‘Munnar lake’ is a good spot for trout fishing.
- Another interesting place to visit when on a trip to Munnar is Pallivasal, the site of the first hydro electric project in Kerala. If possible, arrange a visit to the hydro electric site, an unlikely but worthy tourism place.
Munnar Hill Station- Destination Travel Tips
- Carry: When visiting Munnar hill station, do carry some warm clothing and appropriate footwear.
- Enjoy: Enjoy the outdoors and carry a digital camera (preferred).
- Trek: The best thing to do, however, is trekking and long walks in the mountains.
- Massage: After which you should surely experience massages here.
- Languages: The local populace is well versed in Tamil and Malayalam; further, English too is somewhat widely prevalent.
Best time to visit Munnar hill station
Munnar hill station is apt for a getaway at all times of the year. If you are on a South tour package or a Kerala hill station tour make sure that Munnar hill station is covered in your tour. In monsoons, however, Munnar is a different feast altogether. Find Travel Agents suiting your travel on Tripraja.com
Best way to reach Munnar hill station
- By Air: The airport nearest to the Munnar hill station is Cochin/Kochi (a distance of 130 kms). There are plenty of flights to Cochin from all over India.
- By Rail: Cochin/Kochi is the nearest railhead.
- By Road: The Munnar hillstation is well connected to all the important cities in the region.
Accommodation
Hotels, inspection bungalows, private cottages, etc. are available to suit all budgets. Munnar hill station abounds in family holiday resorts.