Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Best destination of Southern India, Munnar

Munnar
Munnar is a very popular hill station of Kerala state and the most favorite tourist destination on southern India. It is situated between three mountains- Kundala, Nallathanni and Muthirapuzha, which is 1600 meter above the sea level. It is all used as a summer destination in British era.



This hill station is one of the largest tea plantations of southern India. You will find vast 
expansion of tea farms. It still and some of the colonial bungalows which make you, experience the olden of British rule. Natural waterfalls and rivulets make this hill station more beautiful. It has very pleasant weather also to relax and I you like sport or adventure it an ideal destination for mountain biking and trekking.



Places to visit in Munnar: 
It provide ample options in and around Munnar , which provide lot of opportunities to enjoy the captivating hill station of Munnar. Some of them are given below with some brief explanation:

Eravikulam National Park: Eravikulam National Park is the main attraction of this hill station. It is located about 15 km from Munnar hill station. It houses many endangered inhabitant – The Nilgiri Tahr. Several kinds of species like butterflies, animals and birds can be found in this National Park and for trekking also it is a great place. This park has become the most popular destination when the slopes of hills get covered with the blue carpet due to the flowering of Neelakurinji. It is the most awaited duration when the whole Western Ghats is covered with these beautiful flowers. Its only blooms once in twelve year, the last time it has bloomed was in year 2006.







Anamudi Peak: This mountain peak is located inside the Eravikulam National Park and popularly known as Anamudi Peak. It is the highest peak of southern India. This is the highest peak in south India standing at a height of over 2700 m. Treks is allowed to do trekking with the permission from the forest authorities.




Mattupetty:  It is another place of tourist interest, located about 13 km away from Munnar Town. It is situated at a height of 1700 meter above the sea level. It is very famous for the masonry dam and the beautiful lakes, which offers best experience in cool breeze a wonderful boat ride. One can even enjoy the natural surrounding and landscape. The lush green tea plantation, rolling grassland make this place more attracted to tourist. You can find different varieties of birds at shola forests.



You can also find many good hotels in Munnar with all the best facilities to stay comfortably with your family and friends. 3 Star Hotels in Munnar is a best option for staying it comes under everyone's budget. So visit  this beautiful hill station with your whole family and friends and enjoy. It will give wonderful memories to cherish for lifetime. 

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