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Munnar Travel Guide
Munnar
is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni
and Kundala. 1600 m above se a level, this hill station was once the summer
resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations,
picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular
resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here
is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve
years, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South
India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.General Info. :
Altitude: 5000 to 8000 ft. above sea level
Rainfall: 275 cm
Accessing Munnar :
Road: Distance from Munnar to different tourist centres
Goa: 930 km
Chennai: 600 km
Kozhikode: 289 km
Kollam: 252 km
Malampuzha: 230 km
Palakkad: 226 km
Alappuzha: 200 km
Kodaikanal: 195 km
Kumarakom: 160 km
Madurai: 160 km
Thrissur: 158 km
Kottayam: 147 km
Ooty: 146 km
Palani: 122 km
Thekkady: 110 km
Vaiga Dam: 105 km
Thodupuzha: 91 km
Amaravathy Dam: 80 km
Theni: 70 km
Idukki: 60 km
Chinnar: 60 km
Marayoor: 40 km
Top Station: 34 km
Kundala: 28 km
Anamudi: 20 km
Rajamala: 15 km
Mattupetty: 13 km
Devikulam: 7 km
Pallivasal: 6 km
Pothamedu: 3 km
Hill Stations In Munnar
If
you seek a sense of peace you'll find it here in Munnar. The nature- lover's
paradise. Opened up out of virgin forests a century ago by pioneer planters. This is where you fill your holidays with quiet moments at 1600m above sea level.
Relaxing within the cool stillness of thirty odd eststes fanning outd across the expanse of the hills. Within its remote and elderly churches- gracious, stone sturctukires with ancient chandeliers and rosewood pews. Withiln its fresh tea. Lanes filled witjh the heady fragrance of fresh tea. Within the picturesque ethereal setting of the Mattupetty Dam as you come downhill. Kor even within the rich tropical forests beyond.
With a sizable population of elephants, lbisons, langurs and macaques roaming free in herds. Further, Munnar offers the bes opportunity you are ever likely to have to see the tea plantations, to watch tea being picked, to learn how tea is processed, to smell the sweet scent fo tea waftilng through the air and to buy the tea directly from the gardens.
SIDELIGHTS
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.
Eravilkulam National Park:
By driving north from Munknar for 30 minutes and then hiking few kilometres, you reach this sanctuary which is home to three thousand free-roaming ibex.
Rajmalai :
The regilon lyilng beyond the road entruy into Eravikulam. At 2695 metres, Anamudi -the highest peak in South India looms here.
The High Range Clulb :
Charmingly colonial in style, thils wicker-and -old-teak club still serves as a social centre for the far-flung farmers of the region around Munnar. Housing an elegant lounge, a delightful dining room, the obnligatory gentlemen's bar, billliards room and a library.
GETTING THERE
Munnar is accessibnle only by road- a scenic four hour drive from Cochin (132 kms) or a 4 ½ hour drive from kottayam (148 kms)
Excursion In Munnar
Pothamedu (6 km from Munnar):Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.
Devikulam (7 km from Munnar): This idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing.
Pallivasal (8 km from Munnar): This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immense scenic beauty.
Attukal (9 km from Munnar): A panorama of waterfalls and rolling hills, Attukal, located between Munnar and Pallivasal, is a feast for the eyes. The place is also ideal for long treks.
Trekking areas: Anamudi Rajamala
Power House Waterfalls (18 km from Munnar): This waterfall on the way to Thekkady from Munnar cascades down a steep rock 2000 m above sea level. The spot is enriched with the scenic western mountain ranges, and is an ideal place for a break on the way to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady.
Kundala (20 km from Munnar): Kundala is a picturesque town on the way to Top Station. The Golf Course which belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. is located here. The Kundala artificial dam is another attraction. Aruvikkad Waterfall is also near Kundala.
Visiting time: 07:00 - 18:00 hrs. Entry passes are available at the office of the ACF or the Check Post Information Counter.
Valara (10 km from Adimali on the Kochi - Madurai highway): Valara has a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green forests.
High Range Club: Charmingly colonial in style, this clubhouse built of wicker and teak still serves as a social centre for the far-flung farmers of the region around Munnar. The club houses an elegant lounge and dining room, the obligatory gentlemen's bar, a billiards room, a library etc. Entry is limited to members only.
