Monday, May 4, 2009

Trip to Munnar

About Munnar

Munnar is a breathtaking beautiful place.It is a heaven for tourists for its tranquility and is the ideal tourist destination in God's own country. Situated at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. You will experience tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains, wildlife, flora and fauna.
Munnar also has the highest peak in south India in South India called as Anamudi which towers over 2695 Mts and is an ideal spot for campers who like to do some trekking.

Places to visit
Mathupetty
Pothamedu
Devikulam

Pattukal

Wildlife - Eravikulam National Park - Originally established to protect the Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiri Ibex), the Eravikulam National Park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk of the Idukki District. 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.

Location State - Kerala
Climate - Min 0 C - Max 25 C
Best time to visit - August to March
Adventure activities - Wildlife, trekking.

How to get there
By Air:Kochi International Airport (approximately 135 kms)

By Rail:Nearest railway station is Aluva-125 kms away from munnar

By Road:From Kottayam - 215 kms away from munnar



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