Munnar

 Munnar is the ideal place to visit in case you are fond of green valleys, mountain tops covered in mist and calm air. Munnar is a hill station tourist place in Idukki district of Kerala, which is a tea plantation, a wild life sanctuary and a scenic beauty lover destination. The fresh air and the relaxing environment of the place takes hold of any traveler.

Munnar

The Enchantment of Nature and Tea Gardens

Munnar has also been termed as the Tea Capital of South India. Everywhere you look, there is nothing but green landscape and tea plantations. One of the activities that you can not miss is visiting Tata Tea Museum where you can witness the whole process of tea processing. The air is fresh by itself and it refreshes you at once.

Tree Plantation

The most touristic sites

Nilgiri Tahrs in a Nature Reserve

Eravikulam National Park: This is the place to visit in the event that you would like to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat). The park terrain is quite beautiful and it is even more beautiful when the Neelakurinji flowers blossom (Neelakurinji flowers blossom once in 12 years).

                           

Matupetty Dam: This place is a place where you can take a boating and the reflection of the beautiful mountains in the dam surroundings give a peaceful experience.

Matupetty Dam

Echo point: this will be where you will shout some sound and it will be reflected. It is entertaining, particularly to children.

Top Station: This is a station where you can view panoramic scenes of Tamil Nadu and Kerala border. When you go there in the morning, you will feel that the clouds are over your head.

The best time of traveling is the seasons.

The weather of Munnar is good throughout the year but the best time to visit is between October and May. The beauty of this place is on a different level during monsoon, but sightseeing can be problematic because of rain.

Cuisine and Traditions

Here, do taste the original cuisine of Kerala such as appam, puttu, kadala curry and filter coffee. People of Munnar are very hospitable. The culture and tradition here are definitely South Indian in nature.

Activities and Adventure

In case you are an adventure lover, then you can also go trekking, rock climbing and camping. Anamudi peak (highest peak in south India) is a thrilling one.

Fresh tea, coffee, spices, handcrafted chocolates, and regional handicrafts are also available for purchase here as souvenirs.

Munnar Market

In conclusion

Munnar is one of the places which could ease you, make you have a relaxing vacation and reconnect with nature. Munnar is an excellent place to visit as a single, a couple and a family.

You're taking a journey to Clawer? Munnar should also be included in your Do list- this is not just a place but is an experience.