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Monsoon Holidays: Munnar - The Mist-laden Blue Hills

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Monsoon Getaways from Bangalore - Munnar Hills

Into each life some rain must fall…no matter when and where! But to see a place rain-drenched and wrapped in a green cover - you must come to Munnar. It is simply stunning. High up in the hills of Munnar, the monsoon brings a kind of magic to all the senses. Not many people dare visit a hill station in the rains, but at Munnar, it’s worth the effort.

Munnar is a well known hill station in Kerala known for its scenic beauty. Munnar is situated at the confluence of the mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. And hence the name ‘Munnar’ - means ‘three rivers’. Lying at over 6000 ft height above sea level, Munnar is covered with tea & coffee plantations, crisscrossed with gushing streams and cascading waterfalls. In the rainy season, Munnar becomes a playfield for the streams and waterfalls and you find one at practically every bend of the mountain road.

Munnar was once the summer resort of the British in South India. Its sprawling tea plantations, winding lanes and overall picture postcard look with ample holiday facilities has made Munnar a popular tourist destination in Kerala. Its forests and grasslands are home to exotic flora and fauna. Neelakurinji, the beautiful blue flower bathe the hills in blue when it blooms; though it blooms only once in 12 years. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi.

Munnar is surely a nature lover's paradise monsoon or no monsoon. It offers a fascinating view of low-lying clouds and mist laden valleys that make for a stunning sight. Munnar’s pleasing climate further accentuates its appeal. Colonial style churches, luxurious estate clubs and the Raj era buildings add to its picture postcard look.

Places to see in & around Munnar

Tourist Circuits
in Munnar

Munnar - Mattupetty Dam - Indo Swiss Livestock Project - Echo Point - Kundala Dam - Top Station (34 km)

Munnar - Devikulam - Lock Heart Gap - Power House Waterfalls - Anayirankal (32 km)
Munnar - Rajamala - Marayoor - Chinnar (70 km)

Munnar - Pothamedu - Chitirapuram - Pallivasal - Cheyappara - Adimali - Valara (40 km)

Munnar is lovely in the monsoons and you may decide to cuddle up with a cup of coffee and take in the views or head out to soak in the rains and visit some of its popular landmarks. Mattupetty, 13 km away is known for its specialized dairy farm. You may visit the farm from 9 am to 11 am and from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. The Mattupetty Lake and dam are just a short distance from the farm. Pothamedu is 6 km from Munnar and offers excellent views of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations. Devikulam is 7 km away and is known for its picturesque surroundings. Attukal and Nyayamakad, popular for cascading waterfalls are 9 and 10 km away respectively.

Adventure lovers can head to Lock Heart Gap, 13 km from Munnar, which offers fine opportunity for trekking. Rajamala (closed during monsoon) is 15 km away from Munnar and is natural habitat of the Niligiri Tahr. Eravikulam National Park, just 15 km away from Munnar is another popular place to visit. The park is home to the Nilgiri Tahr and a host of other animals. More on Eravikulam National Park

On the way to Thekkady from Munnar is Power House Waterfalls (18 km from Munnar); Kundala, 20 km away has a beautiful golf course and an artificial dam; Eco Point, on way to Top Station is another famous point; Top Station, 32 km from Munnar is the highest point on the Munnar – Kodaikanal Road.

Places to stay in Munnar

Munnar is a popular hill station in Kerala and there is no dearth of hotels in Munnar. Though advance booking is recommended in peak season. Hotels in Munnar range from luxury hotels, resorts and budget hotels. Munnar hotels provide comfortable accommodation to tourists visiting this beautiful hill station. Check out hotels in Munnar.

How to Reach Munnar

By Air: The nearest airports from Munnar are at Kochi (130 km) and Madurai (142 km).

By Rail: Well connected nearest railway stations from Munnar are at Kochi (Cochin) and Kottayam.

By Road: Good roads connect Munnar to its neighbouring towns. Kochi is about 136 km from Munnar. Regular buses are available to Munnar from different cities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Check Driving Directions from Kochi to Munnar

About Munnar: Munnar Information & Fact File

Altitude

1700 meters

Temp

Summer	28 (Max) & 16 (Min) Degrees Celsius
Winter	15 (Max) & 5 (Min) Degrees Celsius

Best time to Go

August – May

Monsoon

June - August

Summer

April-May

Winter

December - January

Clothes

Cottons in summer and light woolens in winter

Nearest Airport

Kochi, 130 km

Nearest Railway Station

Kochi, 130 km

Bus Station

Munnar (Direct buses from Kochi, Madurai, Coimbatore, Thekkady)

Hospital & Doctor

The Tata General Hospital at Munnar is equipped to handle medical emergencies

Places to see

Kuthumkal Waterfalls, Observatory Hills, Pothamedu, Devikulam, Attukal…

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	Munnar Tea Garden By: Bhawna
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