MUNNAR !!!

Munnar
Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country.
Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air - yes! Munnar has all these and more. It's the place you would love to visit - it's the place you would wish never to leave- so welcome - log on to munnar.com for all information on Munnar anytime, every time. 

Mattupetty (13 km from Munnar)
Situated at a height of 1700 Mts ,Mattupetty Mattupetty is famous for its highly specialised dairy farm, the Indo-swiss live stock project. Over 100 varietes of high yielding cattle are reared here.Visitors are allowed into three of the eleven cattle sheds at the farm

The Mattupetty lake and dam , just a short distance from the farm, is a very beautiful picnic spot. The sprawling Kundala tea plantations and the Kundala lake are other attractions in the vicinity. DTPC Idukki provides boating facilities on the Mattupetty Dam. Speed Launch and slow speed motor boats are available on hire.

Pothamedu (6 km from Munnar)
Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.

Devikulam (7 km from Munnar) Devikulam
This idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing.

Pallivasal (8 km from Munnar)
This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immence scenic beauty. 

Attukal (9 km from Munnar)
A panorama of waterfalls and rolling hills, Attukal, located between Munnar and Pallivasal, is a feast for the eyes. The place is also ideal for long treks.

Nyayamakad (10 km from Munnar)
Located between Munnar and Rajamala, Nyayamakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters. The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.

Chithirapuram (10 km from Munnar)
With its sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts, Chithirapuram still exudes an old world charm. Home of the Pallivasal Hydel Power Project, this hill town is also famous for its picturesque tea plantations.

Lock Heart Gap (13 km from Munnar)
This is an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking. The fresh mountain air, the mist-clad hills and panoramic view make it worthy of a visit.

Rajamala (15 km from Munnar)

The natural habitat of the Niligiri tahr ,Rajamala Rajamala is 2695 Mts above sea level. Half the world's population of the rare mountain goat or tahr which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here.The Niligiri tahr in Rajamala are now to be found in small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala region. The total number of Niligiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300.

Visiting Time : 0700 - 1800 hrs.
Visitors are not allowed during the monsoon.
Entry Pass : Rs. 10 for adults, Rs. 5 for children below 12 years, Rs. 50 for foreigners.( liable to change)
Permitting Authority : Wild Life DFO, Munnar.

Eravikulam National Park (15 km from Munnar)
The 97 sq. km. park is situated in the Devikulam Eravikulam National ParkTaluk and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr. The Anamudi peak (2695 Mts) is located in the Southern region of the park.

Originally established to protect the Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiri Ibex), the Eravikulam National Park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk of the Idukki District. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1975. Considering the ecological, faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological significance, it was declared as a National park in 1978. It covers an area of 97 sq kms of rolling grasslands and high level sholas (evergreen forests). The park is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world.

TEA PLANTATION

Tea or Chai is the most widely drunk beverage in the whole world. The tea plant, Camellia Sansis, is a cultivated variety of a Tea planttree that has its origins in an area between India and China. There are three main varieties of the tea plant - China, Assam, and Cambodia - and a number of hybrids between the varieties. The China variety grows as high as nine feet (2.75 metres). It is a hardy plant able to withstand cold winters and has an economic life of at least 100 years.

The Assam variety, a single-stem tree ranging from 20 to 60 feet (6 to 18 metres) in height. Regular pruning keeps its height to a more manageable 4 to 5 feet tall. It has an economic life of 40 years with regular pruning and plucking. When grown at an altitude near that of Darjeeling (Assam) or Munnar (Kerala), it produces tea with fascinating flavours , sought after around the globe.

Accommodation in Munnar, Kerala :- 

FORT MUNNAR ***
FORT MUNNAR is located in the surroundings of the Anayirangal lake with a panoramic view of the tea and cardamom plantations. The hotel has 26 deluxe rooms and 3 suites. The multicuisine restaurant, the conference halls, the activity center, the gymnasium and the discotheque will make your stay pleasant and purposeful whether it is business or pleasure.

THE SILVER TIPS ***
THE SILVER TIPS is a premium hotel nestled in the picture perfect foothills of Munnar. What makes it a class apart from the other premium hotels is the main theme Classic Movies.It has 48 executive rooms and 7 suites. Every room has a theme taken from a popular movie from the international or Indian arena. It is reflected in the décor through the props used in the sets.

 

THE EDGE MUNNAR
The Edge Resorts is the perfect get- away to experience the serenity of wild nature. Bounded by the majestic Western Ghats of Munnar in the North,this beautiful newly opened resort is amidst lush greens and misty mountains, and hillocks, and tall peaks with stretches of white water.

Clouds Valley
Clouds Valley, Munnar is a 4 Star Facility Hotel ideally located in the heart of Munnar. A perfect base for travelers coming to Munnar on business or leisure, the hotel provides all the comforts to make your stay in Munnar a memorable one.

T & U LEISURE HOTEL ***
T&U LEISURE HOTEL is a 3-Star category Hotel in Munnar is located 500 meters from the Munnar Town .The hotel is surrounded by lush green valleys and various plantations and offer picturesque sights and scenes. T & U being a leisure hotel in Munnar emphasises the essence of the place.

GREEN TREES RESORT **
The natural aromatic resin of the coniferous trees pervades the pleasant fresh mountain air. Look out into the tranquility, the GREENTREES RESORT APARTMENT lives patterned on nature. This RESORT in Munnar is elegantly embedded in the surrounding landscape of lush greens and enchanting mountains, silent valleys and bubbling creeks . Beauty and grace surround you at Greentrees Resort apartments, where every detail has been carefully designed to provide you with a memorable stay. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere . . So, move into this resort in Munnar which is the perfect escape to nature, tranquility and leisure.

FALLING WATERS ***

Falling Waters is an exclusive resort tucked away from the usual tourist route inside a scenic forest on the outskirts of Munnar. With a natural waterfall on its premises and a gurgling stream flowing alongside the rooms, this nature resort presents a perfect wilderness getaway.

Skyridge Resort ***

Skyridge resort situates in a valley below Misty mountains, surrounded by ever green tea plantations and forests, gurgling streams, and all time cool climate . so visitors compare this valley with Shangri-La; a fictional place described by James Hilton, a British author. Skyridge become an earthly paradise in the mystical harmonious valley.