If taking a stroll in the lush green hills and feeling the gentle and cool touch of the clouds as you pass by, is your idea of a relaxing vacation then the scenic hill station of Munnar is the place you need to go. Munnar is a beautiful hill station with plenty of breathtaking sights and visuals that are bound to create a lasting visual in your mind.
Munnar is situated at the height of around 2600 m from sea level in the Idduki district in the southern state of Kerala in India. As it is situated near three rivers, it retains its lush greenery through the year. The climate remains cool throughout the year, temperature ranges from -10° C to 0° C in winter and 8° C to 16° C in summer. Munnar gets heavy rainfall during the rainy season and as a result there are many small streams and waterfalls through Munnar adding to its beauty.
Since Munnar is a hill station, tea is grown on a very large scale due to its conducive climate for tea plantation. One can see the tea plantation for miles on the way to Munnar.
During the British rule, the British used Munnar as their summer retreat to get away from the heat and humidity of the lowlands. Today, Munnar is one of the foremost and most visited hill stations of Southern India. There are many wild reserves and national parks near Munnar which have an incredible and unique variety of flora and fauna and a visit to these places will captivate your senses.
Since Munnar is a famous hill station, there is wide range of accommodation available, from budget hotels to five star resorts. The roads are well maintained and transport is easily available to and from Munnar.
The nearest airport is Kochi which is about 160 km from Munnar. Kochi is well connected by air to all the major places in India and abroad. From Kochi, you can take a bus or a car to reach Munnar. The journey takes about 5 to 6 hours but the landscape on the way to Munnar is so spectacular that it will blow you away and you won’t even realize the time taken for your journey.
Munnar is a hotspot for honeymooners because of its natural beauty, serenity and splendid climate. It is one place which comes quite near to the so called dreamland.
So what are you waiting for, pack your bags and start your journey of heavenly bliss and sublime to the place called Munnar.
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