Located at an altitude of 5000 – 8000 ft above the sea level, Munnar a hill stationin Kerala is a renowned holiday destination. It is popular for its calm and pleasant atmosphere, inviting natural beauty and the cool weather conditions making Munnar a popular hill station in South India.
Munnar hills are amazingly beautiful, dotted with emerald green manicured tea gardens; spice plantation, coffee plantation and holds some exquisite touristic spots that make it an ideal place to go for tours and holidays.
The mist kissed Munnar hills offer an environment to enjoy relax and laidback vacation staying cosily in the beauty of the Mother Nature.
Adding more charm and beauty to these gorgeous hills of Munnar are the Neelakurinji flower that blooms once in the gap of 12 years.
During this time the cool and emerald green hills of Munnar is heavenly carpeted by the indigo blue blossoming Neelakurinji flowers that beckons tourists to enjoy the scenic beauty of the nature. Neela means blue in Malayalam while Kurinji is the local name given to flowers.
Munnar hills are no doubt are the precious gift of nature as the valleys and the mist kissed hills houses various species of rich flora and fauna. From the medical value plants to the verities of flowers the hills also provide heavenly environment for various species of animals and birds to thrive.
One can enjoy the perfect harmony of the nature combining with the birds and animals to make it an ideal place for tourists to visit again and again for holidays.
Tourist Attractions in Munnar Hills
Munnar has pool of interesting attraction with heavenly appeal and charm to explore and experience. Few important places that are worth to visit during Munnar tours are
Devikulam
Devikulam is a nature lover’s paradise. Filled with the crispy mountain air and rare species of rich flora and fauna, Devikulam has become a major point of tourist attractions for tourists visiting Munnar. This cool and calm hill station in located just 16 kms from Munnar.
Nyayamakad
Nyayamakad Falls is another picturesque spot located at a distance of 10 kms from Munnar. The alluring view of the waterfalls cascading from the height of 1600 meters captivates the heart and mind of the nature lovers. From here one can also enjoy captivating view of the nature and the charming sights of the picturesque Munnar Valley.
Eravikulam National Park
Located in the higher altitude of the Western Ghats, Eravikulam National Park spreaded in an area of 97. Sq km is a renowned national park, with immense natural importance. It is home to Himalayan Goat, Nilgiri Tahr, which are now an endangered animal on this planet.
Apart from this, the park is abode of many other wild species ruddy mongoose, small clawed otter, dusky stripped squirrel and Nilgiri Marten.
Besides these, there are many other tourist attractions like Top Station, Echo Point, Lock Heart Gap, Marayoor, Attukal and Mattupetty Lake and Dam worth to explore and visit in this picturesque Munnar hills.
Visit Munnar the paradiscal hill station located in the state of Kerala and enjoy ultimate holidays carrying million dollar smiles and treasuring priceless memories to take back home as souvenirs of lifetime.
