| INTRODUCTION:
 The nature-lover's paradise. Opened up out of virgin forests a century ago no pioneer planters.
This is where you fill your holidays with quiet moments at 1600m above sea level. Relaxing with in the cool stillness of thirty odd estates fanning out jacross the expanse of the hills. Within its remote and elderly churches- gracious, stone structures with ancient chandeliers and rosewood pews. Within its winding lanes filled with the heady fragrance of fresh tea. Within the picturesque etheral setting of the Mattupetty Dam as you come downhill. Or even within the rich tropical forests beond. With a sizable population of elephants, bisons, langurs and macaques roaming free in herds. Further, Munnar offers the best opportunity you are ever likely to have to see the tea plantations, to watch tea being picked, to learn how teas is processed, to smell the sweet scent of tea wafting throughout he air and to buy the tea directly from the gardens.
Sightseeing
The Kundale Tea Plantation : an area surrounding a lovely lake that offers some of the most stunning Views of the region. If you arrive on a Sunday, make sure to drop in at the small Kundale Club in the afternoon, where the local planters gather with their family.
Eravikulam National Park : By driving north from Manner for 30 minutes and then hiking a few kilometres, you reach this sanctuary which is home to three thousand free-roaming ibex. Rajmalai The region lying beyond the road entry into Eravikulam. At 2695 metres, anmudi-the highest peak in South India looms here.
| Location |
Idukki district on the high ranges of the Western Ghats |
| Distance |
Kottayam 145 kms |
| STD Code |
04865 |
| Language |
Hindi,Tamil, English, Malayalam |
| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
Summer- 15 degree celsius to 25 degree celsius
Winter- 0 degree celsius to 10 degree celsius ,June to August, Monsoon. September to May, Cool & Pleasant.
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| Entertainment |
Mattupetty Dam ,Rajmalai ,Eravikulam National Park,Marayoor |
| How to Reach |
Air:Cochin International Airport ( 4 hours 30 minutes from Munnar)
Rail: Ernakulam Railway Station ( 04 Hrs from Munnar )
Road: Munnar can be reached by motorable Roads from most part of Kerala |
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