Going for a trip with friends and family is such an exciting experience. These trips become a memorable part of our lives and people going on trips never forget that feeling for their entire life. So, why not visit to a place which is both exciting as well as fun. There are many places all over the world those are famous for its scenic beauty. But, India has always remained a country which also has a history about existence of a place because of which there are number of people visiting to India every year. The hill stations in India have their own natural beauty and exotic climatic conditions that makes the country so unique. You can plan your trip with Oyo Rooms Offers to get every kind of hotel from budget hotels to top resorts in Munnar.
There are a number of hill stations in India but Munnar has always remained a famous tourist spot because of its lush greenery, popular tea estates and craggy peaks. Munnar is located in Kerala and has the largest production of tea in India. Munnar is the only hill station that is situated on the banks of three rivers which are Nallathanni, Madupetti and Periavaru. It has been homes to many endangered species such as Nilgiri and Neelakurinji
How to reach Munnar
By Train- The nearest railway station that is 110 k far from Munnar is Aluva. There are two more stations Madurai which is 135 km from Munnar and Ernakulum railway station which is 130 km from Munnar. You can reach to any of the stations and later own hire a bus to reach the destination.
By Air- The nearest airport to the hill station is Cochin International airport which at a distance of about 110 km from the destination, from where you can travel by road to Munnar. Else you can also chose Madurai International airport which is about 140 km from the city. After you de-board to the airport you can make the use of local transport to reach Munnar. You can use Agoda Coupons to take your flight from any destination from the world for Cochin International Airport.
By Bus- If you are a resident of Kerala then you can use the local transport to reach Munnar as the Kerala state road transport corporation provides services to the passengers from almost all the cities in Kerala.
Places to visit in Munnar
The most exciting part about visiting hill stations are their beautiful tourist sites. Here we are going to mention some of the places that are attraction of Munnar.
Atukkad waterfalls– Between the lush green jungles and beautiful mountains there is a mesmerising waterfall that attracts the people and making it the best place for romantic photoshoots or picnics. It is situated 2 km away from Munnar and can easily be visited by way of local transport. There are number of buses running in every 2 hours that carry tourists to the spot.
Pothamedu– The adrenaline rush of the place attracts people who are adventure enthusiastic and have a strong interests in trekking and other adventure activities. It os located around 6 km away from Munnar among the lush greenery and spectacular mountains. The plantations of coffee, tea and cardamom can be seen from the top of the view point which is spread to a large part of the land and looks so beautiful to be captured.
KDHP Museum– The best thing about museums are the antiques present, he re in this museum too there is a burial urn of Periakanal Estate which was been made in around 2nd century AD. The museum shows a documentary film of 30 min. Which will tell you everything about the place and later on the visitors are headed towards the tea factory to see that how tea is being manufactured.
Chokramudi Peak– It is one of the highest peak in the whole city which is situated in Eravikulam National park at an height of 7200 feet. There are no mountain ranges nearby that can be seen from this place but this individual range is the God father for all other ranges. It is covered densely by the valleys and full of forestation. By standing at the top of the peak you can also see Idukki Dam.
Eravikulam National Park– It is the best place for people who have interest in wildlife. To reach the national park you need to travel for 45 minutes. The park is surrounded by flora and fauna and is declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. It is known for is astonishing beauty and the grasslands which are spread to 97 square km.
Conclusion:
The above article has been provided on the basis of a lot of research and visitors personal experiences. We hope the article will help you during your trip to Munnar.
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