The most popular hill station of Kerala — Munnar, experienced frost over the weekend with the temperature dipping to minus three degrees Celsius turning the grassland areas into white carpets.
The higher reaches of Meesapulimala, Kolukkumalai, Gudarala, Kundala, Chenduvara and Kannimala were covered in thin blanket of frost, leading to a rise in the number of tourists visiting the scenic station.
While the weather is sunny during the day, it is very cold after sunset. Several places in neighbouring Tamil Nadu also saw a sharp dip in temperatures and received snowfall. In fact, most of Kerala has been experiencing relative low temperatures over the past few weeks.
Hotels and resorts in the region remain fully booked due to heavy inflow of both domestic and foreign tourists who flock to the hill station to experience the winter chill.
Hoteliers, who have been affected by floods and landslides in August and several hartals, felt the climate would help them recover a part of the loss.
However, the chilly weather has also affected normal life in the region. At most places, the locals can be seen sitting around the fire during evening and morning hours.
There were snowfall in some areas under the Kanthalloor and Vattavada panchayat, which forced the people to stay indoors unable to go for work in the fields.
Farmers in Munnar said that the drop in minimum temperatures would impact the the crops, especially in the budding season as plants are very stressed out, trying to beat the frost in the night.
Most of the hills and valleys in Munnar have been blanketed in frost for the past several days, and the climate is expected to remain unchanged for a few more days.
Mountain Trail Resort is built with a unique ethnic design that blends beautifully with the scenic surrounding of Munnar. The resort is nestled against the milieu of Western Ghats, offers a magnificent view of Sahya Mountain Ranges and the meritorious view of the misty valleys. It offers a memorable stay with unmatched hospitality. It is an ideal place for honeymoon couples because of its excellent location.
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