Munnar, Kerala is one of the major tourist destinations, covered with aromatic spices and tea plantation. There is no dearth of places to see in Kerala and Munnar is one such place. Munnar is a beautiful hill station in the district of Idukki, Kerala located at about 5,200 ft above the sea level. Munnar is well known for its pleasant climate and pristine beauty. One of the popular destinations among the honeymooners is Munnar which is an ideal place for nature lovers, wildlife lovers and adventure enthusiasts. You can indulge in boating, trekking and paragliding in Munnar. Munnar got its name from the word Moonu Aaru, which means ‘three rivers’ in Malayalam. One of the places in India with rich biodiversity is Munnar. The Old Munnar and Munnar, are two parts of Munnar.
As a tourist destination, Munnar gained its popularity. The scenic beauty and charm of the hill station attracted many tourists to Munnar. To see the lush greenery and the tea plantation, tourists rush to Munnar. TATA Tea Museum, Blossom Park, Pothamedu View Point, Attukal Waterfalls, Top Station, Kundala Lake, Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park, Marayoor Dolmens, Anamudi, Indo Swiss Diary Farm, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, Meesapulimala are some interesting places to visit in Munnar. These protected areas are home to many of the endemic and threatened species. The valley is also famous for the Neelakurinju flowers. During this time, the valleys and hills get blanketed by the purple-blue blooms.
Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park is another attraction in Munnar. In the high ranges of Idukki district, Eravikulam National Park, Munnar is spread over an extensive area of 97 sq km along the crest of Western Ghats. Eravikulam National Park, Munnar was established for the conversation of the Nilgiri Tahr. Most of the areas of the national park are consistent hill plateau. The national park is managed by the Kerala Department of Forest and Wildlife, Munnar. For trekking, permission is required from the Forest and Wildlife authorities at Eravikulam. Only few mini buses are operated inside in order to control the environment pollution. The trips are organized by the forest department. Another attraction inside the Eravikulam National Park is the Anamudi Peak, which is the highest peak in the South India. Rising 2,695 m above the sea level, Anamudi Peak is a great place for trekking.
Tata Tea Museum
Tata Tea Museum Munnar, is one of the most visited attractions in Munnar. Tea Museum, previously known as Tata Tea Museum, is operated by Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company (P) Ltd. Without spending some time in the Tata Tea Museum, exploring the history of the Tea plantations, the visit to Munnar hill station will not complete. To understand the tea plantations, there is no finer institution than the Tata Tea Museum in Munnar. The museum is well-arranged in a manner that it will quench your curiosity to know all about tea plantation, tea industry and its history.
Mountain Trail Resort is built with a unique ethnic design that blends beautifully with the scenic surrounding of Munnar.
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