Munnar Kerala

Picturesque Munnar town is spread in a blanket of green around a hill station, at an altitude of 6,000 ft. in the district of Idukki. No wonder then that Munnar, with its dense forests and undulating tea estates, was already a summer getaway for British officers in the colonial era, long before it became the tourist attraction that it is today. It is home to the Neelakurinji which blooms once every 12 years.

Munnar also shelters the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. It draws tourists in droves every year. The valleys and hills are studded with viewpoints throughout, offering visitors enough photo opportunities to make their holiday memorable. Munnar’s consistently pleasant weather makes it the perfect escape for people coming from the hotter parts of the country. A romantic escapade is always in the offing here.

Munnar’s tea estates

Munnar’s tea estates are a chance for visitors to understand the journey of tea through the ages. The arrival of tea in India is a part of the country’s cultural history. The coming of the British is what resulted in mass production of tea, making Munnar a major part of the commercial avatar that tea is today. Get to know the life on tea plantations, interact with workers and watch tea being processed in the factories. After this, you may never see that cup of chai the same way again!. Munnar region alone is home to more than 50 tea-estate gardens.

Munnar Waterfalls

Waterfalls in Idukki district are a delightful sight as they are each special in their own way. As the region is nestled in the lap of the Western Ghats, Munnar and its nearby regions are home to a multitude of waterfalls in varying heights and features. Some are located near the road and one can enjoy them easily. While some of the falls are deep inside the forest and it involves a fair amount of trekking. But they are worth the effort.

Munnar Hill Stations

Munnar is also a place that offers numerous opportunities to unleash your adventure spirit. While the peaks like Chokramudi will test your endurance and stamina, adventure parks will offer all the sports under one roof. So challenge yourself with the adrenaline rush.

Munnar Elephant Haven

There is hardly anyone who doesn’t love the mammoth elephants. Here, pachyderms thrive in a healthy co-existence. You may spot them while you explore Munnar and its surroundings. Or else, head to Anakkulam where you can spot herds of elephants coming down from forest to drink water.

Explore Munnar

Scenic spots around Munnar make for equally charming destinations worth exploring. As Munnar is in the irresistible Idukki, there is never a shortage of locations to explore. A short drive from Munnar town will take you to veggie land Vattavada and jaggery world Marayur. Going down further south of the district there is the tempting Thekkady and Vagamon, the land of rolling hills. Holidays never end here!