Munnar is one of the most famous hill stations of south India, and is a most romantic place full of natural beauty to explore and have a most beautiful time. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala- and the word Munnar means three rivers in Malayalam. Munnar was a famous hill station from the colonial era, situated about 1600m above sea level, this place had been the summer resort for the Britishers. The imprints of the colonial past are visible in Munnar town in the form of English country cottages. Munnar is also known for Neelakurinji, it’s a rare plant which flowers only once in twelve years. The hills and valleys get bathed in the blue of the Neelakurinji blooms; the ‘kurinji season’ in Munnar is a magnificent sight. The best month to visit Munnar is between December to February, the minimum temperature during this time of the year drops to 10 Degree Celsius, which makes it a perfect time for a cosy romantic getaway from the hustle-bustle from your daily life. There are many miraculous beauties of nature in Munnar that will leave you awe-stuck, like the four well-known waterfalls of Munnar i.e. Attukad waterfalls, Lakkam waterfalls, Nyayamakad waterfalls and Chinnakanal waterfalls. Apart from the magnificent waterfalls the greeting stations in Munnar greets the visitors all around the year. Top station Munnar lies amidst three mountain streams; it’s a part of Kannan Devanhill station encircled all around by splendid views.
Kundala Lake- Lake Kundala offers countless natural gems for keen travellers, who are willing to do whatever they can to satisfy their wandering urges.Located at an elevation of 1,700 meters above sea level, Kundala Lake is a must visit place along the Munnar trail. The rolling tea plantations on the slopes of Nilgiri under the canopy of the blue sky above with a slight aroma of fresh tea leaves will make your vacation richer than ever. Driving through the tranquil waters of Lake Kundala on a Shikara boat amid the everlasting greenery is something many honeymooners will seek out. Kundala is a paradise of flowers. One of the main attractions of Kundala Lake is the historic dam that shares its name with the lake. With the gathering of cherry blossoms that bloom only twice a year, the surroundings take on the appearance of a postcard. If you're lucky you may witness the rare natural phenomenon of Nilgiris shrouded in a brilliant indigo hue as flowers bloom on its slopes. Sethu Parvathi Dam and golf course are the attraction sites near this place, are various luxury budget hotels where facilities are available for a comfortable stay. Being close to Munnar, the place has smooth transportation on roads and rail networks with other parts of Kerala.Marayoor Dolmens-Munnar has many Dolmens, which belong to the Neolithic age and some of them belong to the Iron Age as well and that makes this place one of the best locations for sightseeing. There are dozens of Dolmens around the area of the ancient Shiva temple, also known as Thenkasinathan Temple, Kovilkadavu on the banks of the Pambarriver and also around the area called Pius Nagar, and cave paintings on the southwest bank of the plateau river overlooking the Pambarriver. Many archaeologists from all over the world visit this fascinating place to explore the remains belonging to the Megalithic Age. These dolmens are the most important tourist spots on the Marayoor. Although there are different types of dolmens, a large number of dolmens are found on the surface with approximately 7,090 cm in height. Some of these Muniyara contain several burial chambers, while others have a quadrangle carved into the laterite and bordered on the sides with granite slabs. There is an above ground dolmen with a double length up to 350 cm. Fragments of funeral urns are also available in the area near the dolmens. This indicates that the dolmens with a height of 7090 cm were used for the burial of the remains of people of high social class while the dolmens with raised roofs could have been used for the dwelling of people.Carmelagiri Elephant Park- As the name suggested get ready for an elephant ride. Take half of your day from your Munnar tour, and have mesmerising enthralling elephant safaris through the zig-zag hilly paths between Munnar tea gardens. Carmelagiri Elephant Park is a kid-friendly tourist attraction in Munnar and a great place for elephant trekking with family and group of friends. After hearing about it all, you can also take a stroll, relax, and take a wild ride sitting on the giant beast for a breathtaking ride around the vast tea plantations of Munnar. Riding an incredible husky elephant and traversing the lush green hills and valleys is a complete and energetic experience.
Attukad Waterfalls- You will experience some of the most vibrant waterfalls in the Western Ghats Mountains. That you visiting an ample soul, images of nature go to the long-lasting mountain springs round Munnar cannot be missed, one such being the Atukkad Falls. It is located in the mountainous district of Idukki on the road from Munnar to Pallivasal where the Attukad Falls cascading down roaring is an exciting spot to halt with the aid of using. There’s plentiful greenery as a long way because the imaginative and prescient goes and resounding peacefulness observed amidst untouched nature. The lush jungles are inviting for an adrenalin-thumping trek internal deep woods, however in case you are best in the temper to relax, experience loose to settle with the aid of using the falls with a picnic basket and a very good book!
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