28/11/2016
Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a heaven of peace and tranquility with an unending view of Tea plantations ,most varied species of flora and fauna.A summer delight and a winter bliss with cool and scented air from the most aromatic spice plantations.Yes it's a place you wouldnt want to leave ever.This gorgcationeous hill station is situated in Idukki district of Kerala in Western Ghats.It is a Honeymooners paradise as well a lovely place for a family vacation.The place has several stay options from Budget hotels to Luxury resorts.Eravikulam National Park and the Nilgiri Tahr is considered to be the icon of tourism in Munnar A trekking to this peak will no doubt energise you. When you stand yourself on the top of this peak, you will feel that you are standing very close to the sky and very soon you can touch the sky. The lovely Devikulam Lake; Kolukkumalai (the highest tea plantation in the country); the waterfalls like Lakkam, Attukal, Nyayamakad, Chinnakkal, Kuthumkal, Cheeyapara, the 'cattle village' or Mattupetty etc makes Munnar the abode of nature.
For shopaholics, this place is a heaven,whether tea or spices. One can buy various spices from here like ginger, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, coffee, clove, nutmeg etc. The homemade chocolates here are must try, Enjoy the white, dark, liqueur filled and chocolates with nuts.
Best time to visit:August to May
Nearest Airport:Cochin
110 kms from Cochin to Munnar.