Munnar

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Munnar Is Popularly known as the “Kashmir of South India”, it presents itself as an idyllic hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala, India. Tucked at an altitude of 1,600 meters (5,200 ft), the town gives all the reasons to pull the tourists here. Blessed with the lush greenery, lofty mountains, unscaled backwaters, and the incredible wildlife, the place has always remained the first choice of the honeymoon couples and the travel enthusiasts. Seeing its place on the western ghats, the place once served as a resort for the British Raj elite. The pleasant climate, unmatched scenic beauty, and the incomparable wildlife offer a perfect trekking trail for the hikers. One can go-la-la around its plentiful tea gardens, have some interaction with the wildlife, spend a night on backwaters houseboat, go hiking far beyond and what not. One of the most sought after honeymoon destinations in Kerala, Munnar is well stocked with resorts and lodging facilities that fit a wide range of budgets. straggle tea plantations, scenic towns, zigzag lanes, and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the tropical flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years will bloom next in 2030. Peaks which is known to be the best place for trekking and other adventure sports are located within Eravikulam National Park and is also said to be the highest peak in south India, which towers over 2,695 m.

 

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