Kerala

Munnar Hill Station in South India

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Munnar is arguably one of the most stunning hill stations in the southern part of India. Located in ‘God’s own country’ Kerala, Munnar hill station is a popular tourist destination in India. It is situated at a height of around 6000 Ft above sea level and falls in the Idukki district of Kerala. The beauty of this lovely hill station lies in its never ending expanse of spice and tea plantations, striking valleys, lush green mountains, spell binding waterfalls and exotic wildlife sanctuaries. To know Munnar even better, you need to make an extensive Kerala tour plan and take a leisurely journey across this lovely town.

Munnar got its name from the Tamil words Munu and Aaru. Munu in Tamil means three whereas Aaru means rivers. The three rivers namely Nallathanni, Muthirappuzha and Kundaly converge at Munnar, hence its name. Munnar is also commonly as “Kashmir of South India” due to its brilliant beauty and great scenic views. However, Munnar hill station tour should not only be visited for its scenic beauty. Expect a host of adventurous trekking and other sporting activities in Munnar. The numerous buildings and churches of Munnar showcase colonial style of architecture. These structures will attract you if you are interested in historical architectures.

Sprawling over 30 acres of land, the tea gardens of Munnar hill station should undoubtedly be included in your Kerala tour itinerary. Here, you will be able to savor some fantastic flavor of local brews. In addition to tea gardens, you can also visit the fantastic Mattupetty Lake and Dam of Munnar. Covered with luscious tea plantations and strewn with cascading waterfalls, Mattupetty gives a fabulous view of Munnar. Shola forest near Mattupetty is another worthwile tourist destination in Munnar. Besides housing a variety of rare birds, this forest also serves as an interesting picnic spot where you can enjoy with your family members.

For those on a honeymoon, Munnar hill station is simply a paradise. You get a wonderful opportunity to ride on a houseboat in one of the serene backwaters of Munnar. This experience will be so different and special that you will cherish it for a long time in your life and would love to travel to Kerala again just to relive this experience.

So, don’t wait. Plan a Munnar hill station tour today and get an experience of a lifetime.

Munnar Hill Stations in Kerala voted as Asia’s Second Best Tourist Destinations

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Lagging behind only to Japan’s Tokyo, the serene hill station of Munnar has been voted as the second-best travel destination in the world, for the year 2010, by the Massachusetts-based research website & travel guide, TripAdvisor. This picturesque hill station of Kerala is followed by Siem Reap of Cambodia and Kyoto & Naha of Japan rounding off the top five spot in the Traveler’s Choice Destination awards.

Surrounding by sprawling tea plantations Munnar  is situated between three mountains; Nallathanni, Kundala and Muthipuzza. Its mountains, tea gardens, pristine valleys and cold climate have together made it a favorite Indian and foreign tourist destination.

Speaking on this occasion the Kerala Tourism secretary Dr Venu said, “Millions of travelers rely on the TripAdvisor for travel guidance. We are thrilled and at the same time quiet humbled that Munnar has been voted by travelers this year. This award is particularly meaningful to us since as they are decided by the travelers themselves.”

While Munnar hill station has been a favorite amongst both Indian and international tourists, the hill station has recently started attracting adventure travelers as well. The region’s geographical topography makes it an ideal destination for trekking, paragliding and rock climbing. Apart from this, the Eravikulam National Park located in ‘God’s Own Country’ is home to an variety of rare & endangered wildlife like the Nilgiri Tahr (ibex), the ruddy mongoose and over 120 species of bird.

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