Munnar – Refreshing vacation

Munnar tucked away amidst the picturesque Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala is a beautiful and mesmerizing tourist destination of India. The hill station enjoys great popularity among the tourist circle, attracting tourists from not only various parts of the country but, also from various corners of the world. The hill station adorned with rich natural beauty like the mystical mountains, dense forest cover and undulating landscape, lush greenery along with the serene and peaceful ambience, allow tourists to relax and refresh along with adorning the beauty of nature and the simplicity of life offered.The right blend of fun and relaxation makes Munnar the apt destination for tourists’ looking to combine both relaxation and some light entertainment. Munnar (moonu aar – meaning 3 rivers) is believed to be named after the geographical confluence of three rivers – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. This scenic beauty enjoying temperate weather serves as a popular summer getaway for the millions of people living in the plains of the state. Munnar also offers plenty of interesting sightseeing destinations present in and around the hill station. Some of the popular tourist destinations of Munnar include Eravikulam National Park, Atukkad Waterfalls, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Blossam Park, Pothamedu View Point, Kundala Lake, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and Mathikettan National Park among others.Along with sightseeing the rich and natural surroundings of Munnar offer tourists the perfect opportunity to indulge in outdoor activities like nature walks, trekking, hiking, mountaineering and much more. Tourists can also opt to explore the local markets famed for its tea, coffee, varied spices and homemade chocolates. A must do in Munnar is gorge on the famous fish curry, spicy cashew nut and chili bhaji with hot tea. Being a popular tourist destination, the hill station is not short of good Munnar hotels offering quality lodging facilities catering to the accommodation needs of the multitude of travelers visiting the region. The hotels in Munnar are also present across all budget segments thus, catering to varied tastes and preferences. Munnar enjoying salubrious weather is fit to visit all throughout the year and is also well connected to the rest of the state and also rest of the country. The nearest airport lies in Kochi, approx. 135 km, while the nearest railway station lies in Aluva located approx. 120 km away. In addition to that there are plenty of state and private buses easily available from various regions of the state and neighboring areas for Munnar.    

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