Munnar, India: A Beautiful Tourist Destination in God’s Own Country

Munnar is the convergence of the three mountain river systems, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Situated at 1600m above the sea level this hill station, leaves you with a cold summer sweetness. Munnar is completely sprinkled with lakes, reservoirs, mountains streams, rocks, wooded valleys and wavy grass hills. Sprawling tea plantations, small towns and trekking make Munnar an exclusive tourist hub. Munnar is 130 km away from Cochin International Airport Kerala. Inexpensive taxis and bus services are available to Munnar from Cochin.

This hill station presents a great variety choices at short intervals. Verdant green lawns, unusual flora and fauna and the cool mountain air are the unique experiences, for those who reach here in search of tranquility. The SitaDevi Lake with its crystal clear waters and scenic ambiance is a good picnic spot. This lake is also famous for trout fishing.

Eravikulam National Park at Rajamalai , Anamudi Peak, Chinnar wildlife Sanctuary, Mattupetti Dam, Echo Point, Marayoor Sandal wood forest are the main attractions in Munnar.

Situated about eight miles away from Munnar, Mattupetty is well known for its dairy farm where the Indo-swiss live stock project is established. More than hundred varieties of high yielding livestock are reared in Mattupetty. Tourists are allowed to visit inside some of the cattle sheds at the dairy farm. Rajamala is the home of the Niligiri tahr, a rare mountain goat which is becoming extinct. Rajamala is more than two thousand five hundred meters above sea level. The small herds of Niligiri tahr can be seen grazing in Eravikulam-Rajamala region.

Munnar is distinguished from the other hill stations in the exotic flora and fauna found on its hillsides, forests and lush green mountain bases. The mesmerizing sight of neelakurunji blossoms spread across the Rajamalai, like a blue carpet is one of the nature’s wonders. Nilakurunji is a rare blue flower that blooms once in twelve years.

Your next question will be Where to stay in Munnar. When, club Mahindra Lakeview Resort and Best Western Fort provide you with five star luxury there are economy hotels like Munnar Tourist Home, West Wood Munnar and Sterling Day’s Inn to treat you with fair lodging in affordable rates. Munnar is the the idyllic tourist destination in God’s own country Kerala.