Munnar
A Beautiful Place To Visit At Munnar
Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountains in India’s Kerala state. Munnar the famed hill station of south India, is a romantic locale where natural beauty is everywhere to visit, explore and to enjoy. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala – and the word ‘Munnar’ means three rivers in Malayalam. Situated about 1600m above sea level, One of the most sought after honeymoon destinations in Kerala.
Among the exotic flora found in the forests, savannah, rolling hills, scenic valleys, grasslands, numerous streams, huge splashy waterfalls, sprawling tea plantations and winding walkways are all part of the great holiday experience on offer for a traveler to Munnar.
Munnar is also known for Neelakurinji, a rare plant which flowers only once in twelve years. The ‘kurinji season’ in Munnar is a magnificent sight when the hills and valleys get bathed in the blue of the Neelakurinji blooms will bloom next in 2030. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2,695 m.
Munnar simply proves to be a paradise for the wildlife lovers! Home to some of the most beautiful and dense wildlife sanctuaries and wildlife protected areas, this gorgeous hill station in Kerala can make you forget the outer world and delve deep into the wilderness! These protected areas are especially known for several threatened and endemic species including Nilgiri Thar, the grizzled giant squirrel, the Nilgiri wood-pigeon, elephant, the gaur, the Nilgiri langur, the sambar.
Be it the summer or the winter, Munnar always flaunts its magical beauty! While the winters make it crispier and enticing, summer just makes Munnar a brighter place to visit. On the other hand, monsoons just bring in the essence of being born again amidst the purest form of green shades of Mother Nature.
The region in and around Munnar varies in height from 1,450 meters (4,760 ft) to 2,695 meters (8,842 ft) above mean sea level. The temperature ranges between 5 °C (41 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in winter and 15 °C (59 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in summer. Temperatures as low as −4 °C (25 °F)have been recorded in the Sevenmallay region of Munnar. The mean maximum daily temperature is at its lowest during the monsoon months with the highest temperature being 19 C.
A hill station that ushers romance or a paradise that speaks about the enchanting beauty of nature. this miraculous retreat is among the must visit hill stations in Kerala; God’s Own Country. Known for its alluring charm and appeal, Munnar wears a pleasant climate throughout the year. Adorned with an extravagant range of flora and fauna, Munnar has an array of reasons that entices visitors from across the globe. Well, let’s explore the heavenly beauty of this paradise with some of the reasons that will make you visit Munnar today…
Munnar is well connected by both National highways, state highways and rural roads. The town lies in the Kochi - Dhanushkodi National highway (N.H 49), about 130 km (180 mi) from Cochin to Munnar, 31 km (45 mi) from Adimali to Munnar and 60 km (90 mi) from Neriyamangalam to Munnar, 85 km (180 mi) from Udumalpettu to Munnar, 80 km(180mi) from theni to Munnar in Tamil Nadu .
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