Munnar Tour and Travel Guide

Munnar –Hill station of mists and tea gardens

About Munnar Tour and Travel Guide

A sought-after place among honeymooners, Munnar is a mesmerizing hill station in Kerala situated in Idukki. Set in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 1600 meters, it is one of the incredible travel destinations throughout the world and a darling spot among honeymooners. Munnar is well known for its tea estates, greenery, blankets of misty natural viewpoints, and various other loveable spots of nature. You can come to this destination through Kerala tour packages conducted by Hellovisit.

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Old Munnar is a place where you find a bus station and there are various guest houses. The Eravikulam National Park, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary as well as the tea plantations are some of the splendid attractions. Munnar is popular for the distinct Neelakurinji flowers that bloom just once in 12 years apart from the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. You can come here through Kerala holiday tour packages. Earlier a summer resort for the British government, you can explore the tea plantations which look like green blankets. You can enjoy trekking, camping, paragliding as well as boating. Munnar is very popular along with Alleppey as well as Thekkady. It is among the popular travel attractions of Kerala and you can come here through Munnar vacation packages. In Munnar, you can shop for tea and spices. Cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, coffee, and homemade chocolates are some products you can buy here. You can come here through the Kerala trip package conducted by Hellovisit.

How to Reach Munnar?

Kochi at a distance of 130 km is the closest airport. The nearby railheads include Angamal at 120 km away, Aluva at 100km as well as the Ernakulam railway station located 120km. Frequent buses, as well as travel taxis, link Kochi to Munnar. You can come here by consulting the Kerala tourism guide. Munnar is among the incredible tourist places in Kerala.

What is the best time to visit Munnar?

The Best Time to see Munnar is from September to March due to the pleasant weather. Summers are a bit warm, but you can visit Munnar this season. The monsoon season from July experiences high rainfall but this season enhances the green view of the hill station.

PLACES TO SEE IN MUNNAR

Pallivasal Tea Garden

Pallivasal Tea Garden is located some kilometers away on the outskirts of Munnar. The tea gardens are popular for their exemplary beauty as well as the splendid meadows of tea plantations. From such gardens, you also have a glimpse of the Sahya mountain range. You can come here through Kerala trip packages conducted by Hellovisit.

Sevenmallay Tea Estate

Set up in 1900, Sevenmallay Tea Estate is under the control of Tata Tea Company. The estate spreads more than hundreds of acres of land and it resembles a paradise. A bungalow located at the center adds splendor to this place. You can also purchase tea at the estate outlet. You can come here through the Kerala holiday guide from Hellovisit.

Photo Point

Photo Point is a beautiful site comprising low rolling slopes and the undulating plains of Nilgiris. At the backdrop, you have the stretches of tea gardens and this provides excellent opportunities for photography, as it is clear from the name itself. Photo Point is on the way to Mattupetty Dam. You can come here through Kerala travel packages.

Apart from the mesmerizing beauty as well as the splendid green tea gardens, it is also famous for its aromatic spices. The scene here is quite spectacular and the journey is worth it. Photo Point is a well-known sightseeing spot as well as a filming destination. You can come here through Munnar tour packages.

Atukkad Waterfalls

Located at Munnar in the beautiful hills as well as jungles of immense greenery, this splendid waterfall makes a wonderful picnic site. The road leading to Atukkad is narrow and you need a lot of experience. The pool at the waterfall base is splendid. This is among the mesmerizing places of Kerala and you can come here through the Kerala trip guide.

Pothamedu View Point

Pothamedu View Point, located at a distance of 5km from Munnar comprises stretching hills as well as lush green mountains. One can see the wide views of tea, coffee as well as cardamom plantations in this region. It is a preferred spot for sunrises as well as sunsets. Idukki Arch Dam is at a distance of 60 km from here. You can come here through the Munnar tour and travel packages.

Mattupetty Dam

Mattupetty Dam is a high-gravity dam that was built for power generation as well as water conservation. Situated in the Munar hills close to Anamudi peak, the dam is located at an elevation of 1700 meters. The green valleys as well as the splendid ambiance that engulfs make it a captivating site. The reflection of the tea gardens in the water is a stunning view the dam can offer. Speed boating is organized here by the Tourism Promotion Council by Idukki. Other water sports include motorboats, paddle boats as well as rowboats. You can come here through the Munnar adventure trip package.

Munnar Jeep Safari

The jeep safari in Munnar takes travelers through various glimpses of Munnar that include the sprawling plantations, forests, and valleys apart from the region's diverse flora and fauna. Kolukkumalai is one of the attractions that you can explore on safari. It is popular for its Tea Trail as well as an exemplary site of magnificent mountains. You can see the famous Tea Factory. Kannan Devan Hills and Lock Heart Gap. The region has popularity because of the tea as well as spice plantations apart from green valleys that will stun you. You can come here through the Munnar travel packages conducted by Hellovisit.

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is on the top list when it comes to safari. Off-road jeep safaris are a good choice for adventure lovers and visitors who travel through uneven rocky roads. Another option to select is the night safari making the trip a more exciting ride during the moonlight. You have the chance to come across animals like bison, elephants, and black panthers as well as many others. Jeep safaris are good for families for exploring the surrounding area, going trekking, enjoying a picnic, clicking photographs, going boating, and much more. You can come here through the Kerala adventure tour package.

Top Station

Top Station is at a distance of 32 kilometers from Munnar, near Kerala and Tamil Nadu border. It is the most elevated point in Munnar 6276 ft and you can see a panoramic view of the splendid Western Ghats as well as the valley of Theni in Tamil Nadu. Top Station has low-lying clouds apart from abundant foliage. It is a distinct example of nature. You can come to this region through Kerala environment tour packages.

Top Station is also called the transshipment point for Munnar produce to Tamil Nadu and was the uppermost railway station located in Kundala Valley. You can also find ruins of ropeway lines. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.

Every 12 years, Top Station provides a splendid view to one of the fabulous sightings as well as an incredible miracle of nature, the theNeelarkunji. The hills are engulfed by the shrub Neelakurinji, and once in 12 years, such shrubs blossom with blue flowers, rendering the mountains with a lush coat of blue. Top Station is also well known for its tea gardens. You can talk to the tea pickers and interact with the regional culture as well as lifestyle. You can come here through Kerala vacation packages conducted by Hellovisit.

Eravikulam National Park

Located a 45-minute drive from Munnar, the Eravikulam National Park also called Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary comprises diverse flora and fauna and is on the Unesco world heritage site list. Elephants, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri marten, Atlas moth, lion-tailed macaque, small-clawed otter, tiger, or leopard are some of the principal animal species you find here. You can come here through Kerala wildlife tour packages.

Eravikulam National Park was controlled as a game reserve by Kanan Devan Hills Produce Company before 1971. The control came later under the Karnataka Government in 1971 and was finally declared a national park in 1978. It is among the amazing national parks of India.

Anamudi Peak

Also called the pride of Kerala, Anamudi or Anamudi Peak is situated in Munnar and stands at an elevation of 2695 meters above sea level. Literally meaning “Elephants forehead,” the peak is home to the biggest surviving population of Asian elephants in India. The peak is close to Eravikulam National Park providing various choices for exploring flora and fauna. You can come here through Kerala tour packages.

A very popular trekking region in Munnar, the Anamudi peak is also the tallest peak outside the Himalayas as well as in the Western Ghats apart from being a splendid topographic location in India. It is also known for the Neela Kurinji flower which blooms once in 12 years. You can come here through Kerala trek packages.