Travelling to Munnar

Kerala is an ancient, embattled and blissful state, situated in south-western region of India. Bestowed with amazing attraction and expressions of nature, this beautiful state is very famous among newly-wed couples, nature-lovers and adventure enthusiast. The magnificence of this state is simply outstanding and this is the reason why tourists flock to this state from every part of the world. Whether you wish to explore the breathtaking vistas by floating over the backwaters or wish to relax in the magnetizing hill stations this place offers more than someone expectations. Being a tropical paradise of India, Kerala is blessed with some of the beautiful hill stations situated in the Western Ghats. These hill stations are tremendously beautiful and speckled with serene lakes, lush green meadows, and diverse ranges of flora and fauna. During visiting to the hill stations of this state don’t forget to visit Munnar one of the finest hill station and fondly known as Kashmir of south. Munnar is famous for its vast tea gardens, picturesque vistas, cascading waterfalls, wildlife sanctuary and diverse ranges of flora and fauna. Munnar, breathtakingly beautiful, is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanse of tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains, exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests, aroma of spice scented cool air, yes; Munnar has all these and more. It is the place you would love to visit and it is the place you would wish never to leave. Surrounded by lush green tea and cardamom plantations, Munnar also comprises misty mountains, varied flora and fauna, stupendous landscapes and a retreat from the scorching and humid tropical life. By each passing year, Munnar is getting acclaim for providing with much needed peace, tranquillity and privacy that newly wedded couples seek for and which is difficult to find in the big cities. Couples visiting Munnar can spend quality time amidst the magnificent tea plantations in Kundale, the Chinnakanal falls, Echo Point to name a few. Munnar is well accommodated with wide range of hotels that make your visit to Munnar a relaxing holiday. From hotels situated in the heart of the city to resorts located on the slopes of hills, Munnar hotels carry a juxtaposition of comfort, luxury and hospitability. Munnar is well connected with the rest of the world through all the three major modes of transportation: rail, road and railways. Cochin connects Munnar to the rest of the world through air and Ernakulam connects it through the Indian railways. Munnar is best reached through road as private and government operated (KSRTC - Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) buses are available and are the cheapest form of transport to Munnar. By air, Cochin International airport, the nearest major airport is about 125 km away and by rail the nearest rail head, Angamaly or Alwaye, are nearly 120 km away from Munnar. Thus Munnar is reachable to every visitor around the world.