Trip to Munnar | The Kashmir of South India

A Trip to Munnar | The Kashmir of South India: The Kashmir of South India (Munnar) has a lot to offer to its tourists. Munnar is located in the Southern part of India. Surrounded by the rolling hills, it has beautiful sites to offer, especially if you love adventures. The place is famous for the tea plantation and it is just the perfect place to visit for tea lovers. Being one of the best destinations in south India, this place is ideal for a lot of people. Let’s look at some of the spots in Munnar which you should take into consideration while going to Munnar:

Trekking & Camping in Munnar

Love adventures? How about you go trekking and camping then? Yes! Munnar is the perfect place for you if you love to camp and Trek. Just carry your trekking gear and go 15Km away from Munnar to the Echo point where can even experience the natural voice resonance. You can reach the topmost point in Munnar which is the Top station where you can get an amazing view of Munnar and valleys. You can camp in Shola National Parkin the mountains.

Tea Estate of Kolukkumalai

One of the great tourist’s attractions in Munnar is the tea estate of Kolukkumalai. The place has the highest tea plantation in the entire world. It is situated at 7900ft. It has zigzag roads which lead to the tea garden in Munnar from Kolukkumalai hills. Just imagine the beautiful scenario of you and your partner, walking down the zigzag roads from the hill to the garden through the amazing aroma of tea.

Mountain Biking

Passionate about riding bikes? This place is ideal for you. Places like Suryanelli, Anamudi Shola, Marayoor, Vandamedu, and Kundala are optimum for bike riding. The amazing rolls and bends in the roads bring an ideal real-life experience. Moreover, if you want to be under surveillance to ensure you are safe, many hotels also arrange the bike riding facility for the guests.

Waterfalls

Waterfalls are such an exciting addition when you are on a trip, right? Well, Munnar has multiple waterfalls which fulfill your wish in an exciting way. Not just one but several water streams fall from a good height which formulates a pool where the water comes over you from different waterfalls. The waterfalls are Lakkam, Chinnakanal, Thoovanam, and Attukal. If you are looking to spend a day with your family, these waterfalls will surely make it better.

Tree House

Apart from this much fun, your tree house awaits you. 19KM away from Munnar is 4 tree houses located in the Dream Catcher Plantation Resort. The tree houses give an authentic look and are situated in 40-60ft above the ground. The tree houses are absolutely luxurious.

Wildlife Sanctuaries

When you are done exploring mountains of Munnar, you can simply move towards the forests. You can get a chance to see some of the endangered species of birds and animals. The famous wildlife parks are Eravikulam National Park which is located on the hills of Kannan Devan in Munnar. Other sanctuaries such as Chinnar wildlife sanctuary and Salim Ali bird sanctuary are also exciting to watch.
All these places make Munnar one of the most visited places in the south of India. The best part of the Munnar trip is that it is ideal for all types of people. No matter if you are married and came for the honeymoon or you are single, Munnar has different places to offer for different kind of people. So hurry up! Start planning for the trip which is surely going to be one of the most memorable ones of your life.

How to Reach Munnar:

By Air: Munnar does not have an airport. The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport, which is 110 kilometers away from Munnar. From Cochin, you can hire a cab to reach Munnar. Another airport is Madurai International Airport, which is 140 kilometers away from Munnar.
By Road: You can find a bus to Munnar from all the cities of Kerala and from all the major cities of south India such as Bangalore and Chennai.
By Train: Aluva is the nearest railway station from Munnar, which is 110 kilometers away from Munnar. The Ernakulam Railway Station is 130 kilometers away and the Madurai Railway Station is at a distance of 135 kilometers. From these points, you can either hire a cab or board the state transport or private buses wherever available.

Where to Stay in Munnar:

 Munnar is a famous hill station in south India, so you can find various types of hotel in Munnar according to your budget. You can book your hotel prior to avoid any hassles.

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