Showing posts with label Munnar tour and travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Munnar tour and travel. Show all posts

Friday, August 5, 2016

Shed some light on some of the places to visit in Munnar:

Planning a trip to Munnar but perplexed what to discover and what are the most popular places to visit in Munnar? Don’t worry; there are scores of travel sites that offer complete information on Munnar tour and travel packages to make your travel laudable. The pristine exquisiteness of Munnar and its charming green surroundings are bound to captivate your heart. It is positioned in Western Ghats at a height of 6000ft in idukki district of Kerala. This scenic place beckons nature lovers from different parts of the globe.

Shed some light on some of the places to visit in Munnar:
 
Kundala Lake                    
A pleasing place just 20 km from Munnar enroute top station, Kundala Lake is an artificial dam where one can have a wonderful experience of Shikara boat ride. Besides this, tourists can capture panoramic sights of emerald beauty on the camera. 

Echo Point
An admirable adventure place for the travelers, Echo Point is positioned just 15 km from Munnar. It is a perfect place to wallow in the panoramic view, mist clad hills and gentle breeze making it the destination worth paying a visit. 




Tea Museum
Showcasing diverse antiquities dating back to 2nd century, Tea Museum offers you a glimpse into culture and history of this place. One can also see various old photographs and machinery put on display.



Hill View Park
A famous tourist attraction just 2km from the idukki town, Hill View Park offers accommodation at the entrance which is managed by KTDC at economical price. One can enjoy sighting animals and ultimate exquisiteness of Mother Nature in seclusion.



Pothamedu
Tendering the spectacular sights of cardamom, tea and cardamom plantation, Pothamedu is an idyllic place for nature lovers. Moreover, the lush green mountains and stretching hills perfect for mountains strolls and trekking. 


Attukal
A perfect place to pay a visit if you need a break from the frenzied noise of the city life, Attukal is situated between Munnar and Pallivasal. The beautiful surroundings make it an ideal trekking point. 


Eravikulam National Park
One of the most visited attractions in vicinity to Munnar is The Eravikulam National Park. It is known for its several species of endangered animals and birds. Besides this, the park tenders a great sight of the tea plantations and hill slopes covered in blue blanket. The picturesque beauty of the location is spectacular and filled with salubrious air. 

This is not all! There are so many other attractions, which travelers can experience on their tour to Munnar. Have a safe journey!

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Munnar is a Place for Fun





A visit to Munnar is just a refreshing experience.

Munnar in Kerala can just not be simply called with its name, the beauty of the place demands for surnames such as glorious, enthralling, amazing…….and more. The town Munnar is situated at the confluence of three renowned streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 

The hidden mist, golden beam of sun rays and wide spread plantations - all create a never-ending adoration for the mist-laden hills of Munnar among the visitors. Many appreciate it for its fresh and lively environ all year round.

Munnar is a beautiful hill station located in “God’s Own Country”, Kerala, which has about 50 opulent tea plantations. Munnar's one of the most famous assets is the Nallathanni Estate’s tea plantation. It is also the home of the unique museum especially devoted to “Tea”. This museum displays engaging facts, artifacts and figures about the production and development of tea in Munnar. People can learn the various techniques about how the tea is refined and produced. You will also get to taste the tea in various demonstration rooms.

Munnar is a beautiful meadow ecosystem with wandering rivulets in the Idukki district at the Eravikulam National Park. The national park is home of the Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered species of goat. January to April is the calving season of Nilgiri Tahrs, so the park remains closed.

Whereas, one can witness heavy rainfall at the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, as there is almost a two-month long rainy season here. Also, you can spot the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel, while enjoying trekking in this deciduous forest. This national park is also very famous because of its rolling grasslands and the occult flower - Neelakurinji, which blooms only once in 12 years sprawling over a vast area…!!

From the list of popular attractions one can enjoy boating at the Mattupetty Dam, which is about 13 kms away from Munnar. It is one of the most beautiful picnic spots, where one can spend some quality time with family. The dam offers you splendid views of the tea plantations. Also, there is the Shola Forest, which is the best place for trekking with exquisite green trees and streams crisscrossing the path.

So, what are you waiting for? Plan a trip to Munnar and book your well customized vacation packages in advance to save both time and money.