Munnar tourist places - A heaven of south India


Munnar tourist places: Munnar is situated in southern India,in the state of Gods own country,Kerala.In other way we can state it lies on the western ghats of india.This is where we can appreciate the atmosphere consistently and the pinnacle time in Munnar is April to May.

Probably the best places to visit in Munnar are Eravikulam park,Echo point,Pothamedu view point,Tea estates,Mattupetty dam and some other water falls.

munnar tourist places-kurinji flower blooms once in a twelve years
Neela kurinji flower

Munnar got its name from the three rivers begin from this hill station.It is a well known hill station after Ooty and Kodaikanal in Indian peninsula.The kurinji flower blooms once in twelve year is accessible here.


Transportation options

Nearest Airport station  :Kochi (COK) 3.5 hours 110 kms.
Nearest Railway station :Aluwa (AWY) 3.5 hours 115 kms.
Buses available from all major cities of Tamil nadu and Kerala

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Eravikulam National park

With its grand excellence and chilling climate it is a good place in Munnar. The uncommon Neelakurinji blossom sprouts once in a twelve years and Nilagiri Tahr are the best things to visit.It is accessible through vehicles accessible there and you can see the delightful perspective of Idukki from top.

rare nilagiri tahr in eravikulam national park
Eravikulam national park

Anaimudi peak

Anaimudi, a highest mountain peak of western ghats and all south India besides the Eravikulam national park.This is highly recommended for its tea estates and greenery. A great place to spend your time with your friends and family.It is famous for sightseeing and trekking.

Anaimudi peak,munnar,the heaven of south india
Anaimudi peak

Echo point

According to its name it works truly good.When somebody shouts screams loud we can recover the reverberate sound from the opposite end by the reflection is fascinating and exceptionally fun.The lake completely covered with tall green plantations and mountains, And this is a great place for photography

you can hear your echo voice at munnar
Echo point

Pothamedu view point

A very good scenic place to take rest and photography after travelling through the extreme hair pin bends.It is very good in the beginning of the day and evening for the families and newly wedding couples for enjoying the beauty of the place.The tea estates and fog mixed clouds will fill your heart with joy. 

best place of scenery in munnar
Pothamedu view point

Mattupetty dam

The best place to enjoy the boat rides in Munnar is mattupetty dam,helps to generate electricity and for irrigation purposes.The surrounding places provides a lot of view points.The place is the home for elephants,and this is a very good place for photography as well.

mattupetty dam in munnar.beauty of munnar
Mattupetty dam





Tea museum

Munnar is mostly covered by tea plantations and other jungle plants.The tea museum in Munnar gives you a good experience and knowledge of making tea powder.The process of making the different tea types from the leaves is explained by the museum staff.You can purchase the tea products also.Over all nice experience.

tea museum,production of tea powder in munnar
Tea estates

Photo point

A great place besides the tea gardens for the specialty of photography to make your trip as memorable.One can take the amazing and stunning views of the tea gardens and  slope of the hill station.

photo point of munnar
Photo point

Blossom park

The best time to visit this flower garden is from April to May when the annual flower show conducted.It is very nice place to spend time with your family and your loved ones.The rich plantations and colorful flowers may treat your eyes.

best for colour of flowers
Blossom park

Top Station

Top station is the best view point in Munnar at a level of 5500 MSL. The place mostly surrounded by the hazy clouds.At the time of clear sky you can see the vast greenery and the valley.The valley covered by the neelakurinji plants and other shrubs,small vegetation. Evening is the best time for the top station view point.

top station in munnar 5500 ft msl
Top station

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