MUNNAR
Munnar – an exotic land of charming valleys, forests
and tea-plantations. Munnar is an enchanting experience for all those
visiting the place renowned as the ‘Switzerland of India’. Its serene
nature and breathtaking beauty makes it an ideal location for
celebrating the honeymoon. The stunning valleys of Munnar provide a view
of a great green carpet rapping the mountains. The striking features of
Munnar make it a perfect choice for honeymoon in Gods Own Country-
Kerala. Also known as the Kashmir of South India, it is a serene hill
station with its impeccable beauty. Munnar was the erstwhile 'Summer
Capital' of the British Government in South India.
Munnar is renowned for its unique flora and fauna which includes the famous Neelakurinji flowers which blooms once in every twelve years. This will bloom next in year 2018. Continuous stretch of tea plantations - The hazy mountains and valleys, the whispering wilds and the refreshing drizzles are a tourists' delight at any time of the year. Its colonial environ and fresh air filled with the aroma of spices, tea and roasted coffee makes it worth a visit. The satin smooth grass lands which are the abode of the rare species of wild goats known as Nilgiri Tahrs and herds of wild elephants grazing elegantly across the jungle slopes add to the splendor of this mesmerizing landscape.
Rail:- Nearest Railway Stations Kochi (13km), Kottayam (147km), Madurai (162km), Thiruvananthapuram (302km). There are numerous trains connecting to major cities in India.
Road:- The place is well connected by a well developed network of road transport. Buses run by the KSRTC start from the Central Bus Stand in Ernakulam. One can access Munnar by road from Kottayam (147 km), Thekkady (110 km), Madurai (160 km) and Thrissur (158 km).
Munnar is renowned for its unique flora and fauna which includes the famous Neelakurinji flowers which blooms once in every twelve years. This will bloom next in year 2018. Continuous stretch of tea plantations - The hazy mountains and valleys, the whispering wilds and the refreshing drizzles are a tourists' delight at any time of the year. Its colonial environ and fresh air filled with the aroma of spices, tea and roasted coffee makes it worth a visit. The satin smooth grass lands which are the abode of the rare species of wild goats known as Nilgiri Tahrs and herds of wild elephants grazing elegantly across the jungle slopes add to the splendor of this mesmerizing landscape.
Climate of Munnar
The region in and around Munnar varies in height from 1,600 meters (5,249 ft) to 1,800 meters (5,906 ft) above mean sea level. Munnar enjoys a salubrious climate. The weather ranges between 5 °C (41 °F) and 10 °C (50 °F) in winter and 15 °C (59 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in summer. The tourist season is from August to May. However, even the monsoons are exquisite with many streams and rivulets in the area.How to Reach
Air:- Nearest Airport Kochi (139km), Madurai(142km) Coimbatore(167km), Kozhikode(287km), Thiruvananthapuram(302km). Daily IA flights operate To Nedumbassery Airport near Ernakulam from Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Goa and four flights from Chennai. Jet has daily flights from Mumbai.Rail:- Nearest Railway Stations Kochi (13km), Kottayam (147km), Madurai (162km), Thiruvananthapuram (302km). There are numerous trains connecting to major cities in India.
Road:- The place is well connected by a well developed network of road transport. Buses run by the KSRTC start from the Central Bus Stand in Ernakulam. One can access Munnar by road from Kottayam (147 km), Thekkady (110 km), Madurai (160 km) and Thrissur (158 km).
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