Munnar a Hill Station with Magical Natural Splendor

Kerala is a treasure trove of many natural magnificence
and splendor and from the many such wonderment, Munnar is one of them. It is world renowned and highly preferred destination by tourists, who plan trip to Kerala.

Most of the journey to Kerala starts from Kochi and as you proceed to this hilly hill station of Munnar through the meandering roads, dotted with tea gardens and emerald green trees, you will find it interesting or you fill feel dizzy and want to get the journey over as fast as possible. But as you start climbing, the beauty of the nature unfolds situated at the height of 6000 ft and at a distance of 140 kms from Kochi. The hill station is the sheer imagination of the poet a tranquil beauty that is simply astounding and appealing.

As you start climbing the meandering road, you will suddenly feel the weather turns cooler and the mist kissed hills with clouds handing on it and the women plucking tea leaves from the sprawling tea gardens. It is an indication that you have arrive to Munnar a beautiful hill town lovingly sobriquet as Kashmir of the South.

The hill town is not only famous for its entrancing natural beauty, but there are  many beautiful resorts situated in Munnar and Siena Village, which offer a world class services and facilities to enjoy beautiful holidays. Located beautifully on the hils, overlooking the valley, verdant hills and surrounded by mountains, this is just the perfect place to enjoy laidback holiday, relishing the marvel of nature’s beauty. 

The temperature dips down early morning and you need sweater or jacket to keep warm especially in the early mornings and late evening. Here there is very few sightseeing, but once you reach here, you will feel the exoticness of the nature and include in sightseeing attractions.

 If you love nature and want to enjoy the view of the various wild animals in their natural atmosphere, there are rich flora and fauna in Eravikulam National Park, which is just 15 kms from Munnar and is worth making a trip.

 Till the height of 2695 meters, the bus takes you and from there if you want to see the animals in the wild, you have to trek. From here one can enjoy the fantastic view of the tea gardens and the emerald green natural forest, home to various species of animals, birds and creatures. A stimulating hot cup of coffee and the masala cashew nuts will make the tour even more wonderful as you enjoy the beauty of the rains and the cool weather condition.

In Munnar you will hardly get to eat good fish as it’s a hill station, but it is a treat for you to find various species like pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg apart from the sprawling tea gardens. The markets are known for special bakery items like unni appams and homemade chocolates. While in Munnar you can also visit to the spice gardens or the flower gardens as it is immensely gifted the nature and you will find the how much this little hill station is blessed by the nature. Don’t miss to enjoy spice shopping here.

As you walk along the steep tea garden and capture the beauty of the nature, cascading occasional waterfalls and the mountain, you will realize that one trip is not just enough to soak in the splendor of the nature and the marvel, with which Munnar is gifted it. You need to come back again.

As we walk past the green tea gardens and click pictures with an occasional waterfall amidst the mountains, you realise that one trip is definitely not enough! You need to come back again!