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amid southern India's most dramatic mountain scenery, the tiny hill town
of Munnar is the commercial centre of some of the world's
highest tea growing estates. Located at 1600 meter
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above sea level, this quaint little town that exudes a rare old world
charm and strangely reminds one of the days of the Raj in its elegant
splendour. The combination of craggy peaks, manicured tea estates,
picture book towns, winding lanes, and crisp mountain air make Munnar
a unique experience. The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of
unending tea plantations on entry into Munnar. Among the exotic flora
found in the forests and |
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| grasslands here is the Neelakurinji a flower, which bathes the
hills in purple colour once every twelve years. The Neelakurinji will
bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in |
South
India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 meter and is an ideal spot
for campers who like to do some trekking.
The best way to relish the beauty of this vibrant greenscape is leisurely
walks together with absolute carefreeness. However, don't forget to visit
a Tea factory, which in itself a memorable experience! |
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Interested in
wildlife? A 15 km drive will take you
to Eravikulam National Park (2695 m), home to the rare mountain
goat Nilgiri Tahr, which is fast becoming extinct. Ninety-seven sq.
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grasslands and high-level sholas (evergreen forests) make this park
breathtakingly beautiful, which is easily comparable to the best mountain
ranges found anywhere in the world- a trekker's delight!
A little further from the park is Top Station, the highest point on
the Munnar-Kodaikanal road, which has spectacular views over the ghats &
plains below. The rare Neelakurinji (Strobilanthus) belongs to this
region. On the way back to Munnar, Devikulam is an idyllic
hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool
mountain air. |
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the Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque
surroundings is a good picnic spot. |
The lake is also ideal
for trout
fishing.
A picturesque town of
Kundala is also on the way to Top Station. The Golf Course that
belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. is located here. The Kundala Lake and
artificial dam are other attractions here. In the vicinity is
Mattupetty. Situated at a height of 1700 meter, it is famous for its
highly specialised
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dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss Live Stock Project.
Over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here. Visitors areallowed
into three of the eleven cattle sheds at the farm. The scenic
Mattupetty Lake, just a short distance from the farm, is an ideal
place to enjoy boating.
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Driving down 18 km
south of Munnar takes you to the breathtaking waterfall that
cascades down a steep rock 2000 meter
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.
This is not all that Munnar and its beautiful surroundings have to |
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Come & discover its unending natural charms! |
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USEFUL INFORMATION |
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Getting there &
away
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The nearest airport
and railway station are at Kochi (130 km). Other alternative is
Madurai (in Tamilnadu), 162 km. By road, it is well connected with
major towns of Kerala. |
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Further Connections
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Periyar, Cochin,
Thrissur, Vythiri, Madurai, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Kozhikode, Kumarakom. |
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Climate
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Warm summers & cool
winters. Average temperature in Munnar ranges from 0 to 30 degrees
Celsius. The rainy season lasts from June to September. |
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Best time to
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Throughout the
year. Every season has different charm here. |
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Important
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Warm clothes are
required from October till March. An umbrella or a raincoat is a must
for the rainy season. |
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TOURS TO MUNNAR |
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