MUNNAR-MATUPATTY DAM

The beautiful hill station of Mattupetty is a 13 km drive away from Munnar. The Mattupetty Lake and Dam is enroute to Top Station and is situated at an altitude of 1700 m. You will often see people enjoying a lazy picnic here. Visitors love the panoramic view of the dam surrounded by wooden hills and tea plantations. 

Boating is a popular activity here. The DTPC (District Tourism Promotion Council) Idukki has good facility for boating and has a fleet of speed boats, row boats and pedal boats.

You will love trekking in the Shola forests around Mattupetty which is also home to a variety of birds. Walk along small streams and follow its meandering path till it falls down the hillside as a waterfall. The hill-side is dotted with pretty waterfalls that add to the attraction of the place.

MUNNAR TEA ESTATE

In Munnar we can see the Assam variety of tea plants. Regular pruning keeps its height to a more manageable 4 to 5feet tall. It has an economic life of 40 years with regular pruning and plucking.

Tea bushes are planted 1 meter to 1.5 meters apart to follow the natural contours of the landscape. Sometimes they are grown on specially prepared terraces to help irrigation and to prevent erosion. Fifty years ago tea plants were raised from tea seeds and they were known as seedlings. Each plantation grew its own seed bearers in tea trees which grew to a height of approximately 25 meters. Now young plants are raised from the cuttings obtained from a strong and rich bush. They are carefully tendered in special nursery beds until 12-15 months old and then planted in the tea gardens. Trees are often planted in between the tea plants to protect them against intense heat and light, particularly on the plains of Assam and Kenya, where sunshine is most intense. The trees also provide microclimatic and soil improvements. Geometric spacing are used, often in quite wide spacing. This, again, ensures uniform treatment (shade) and ease in mechanized operations. Common shade trees are Erythrina, Gliricidia, and Silver Oak.

When the tea plant is allowed to grow wild and unfettered it becomes 10 m high. To simplify cultivation and stimulate the production of leaf buds, they are regularly pruned and shaped into flat-topped bushes of about one meter in height. When the plant develops to a height of about half a meter above ground, it is cut back - pruned to within a few inches off the ground - to set it on course to develop into a flat-topped bush. Generally, a tea bush is 1 to 1.5 meters in height. Regular 2 to 3 year pruning cycles encourage the supply of shoots, the flush which is plucked every week to ten days, depending on where it is cultivated.

Munnar Weather

Munnar is a beautiful hill town in the state of Kerala. The weather and climate remains pleasant and cool throughout the year. Even during the summer months, the temperature seldom goes beyond 20º C. Therefore, when you travel to Munnar during summer months you will need to carry some light woolen clothes for protection against the cold weather. During winters, the weather and climate of Munnar becomes too cold and sometimes the temperature goes below 0º C.

It is, therefore, advised that you should carry heavy woolens to protect yourself from the biting cold. The best time to visit and explore Munnar is between the months of October and May, when the rains are not continuous. The monsoon months between June and September should be avoided as it rains quite heavily in Munnar and surrounding areas.

Munnar: Only in Munnar

Don't travel in rainy seasons as there is a danger of mud slides. The road to the hill station is loose soil and the mud slips and slides towards the road and it is difficult and dangerous. It's advised that you reserve a room in a hotel before you leave for Munnar as the rooms are full all the time and you will be lucky if you get the room without reservation. .

Munnar: Background

Munnar in the local language 'malayalam' means '3 rivers'. Munnar has derived it's name from the confluence of 3 Rivers. Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country.


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's the place you would love to visit - it's the place you would wish never to leave...

Munnar: Neelakurinji Blooms in Munnar

Neelakurinji is a bush with several branches. The plant grows profusely in the shola grasslands of Western Ghats in India . Neelakurinji blossoms in a clusterd manner once in 12 years. The flower has purplish blue colour when aged. It looks light blue in the earlier stage of blooming. Munnar is blessed with a rich variety of flora and fauna. Situated about 1600 mts above sea level, Munnar is well known for its vast expanse of Neelakurinji. It last bloomed in the year 1994 and attracted large crowd to Munnar. After an interval of 12 years it Neelakurinji started booming sporadically. In a few weeks time
Neelakurinji is also seen in the Selvarayan (anglicized as Shevaroys) range of hills in the Eastern Ghats which is noncontinuous range of mountains running from West Bengal in the north, through Orissa nad Andhra Pradesh to Tamilnadu in the south. 'Selvarayan' is a local deity and the name means ‘the beautiful one’. It is at an altitude of 1,500 metres (4,920 feet) from mean sea level.
The blooming of Neelakurinji has already started in some areas around munnar. From September wide areas of the famed hill resort of Munnar will be painted purple blue! It is a fortune to see the bloom of Neelakurinji, for it is hardly possible to witness the occasion more than half a dozon times in an average human life span. As large tourist flow is expected to Munnar for 3-4 months from September, it would be wise reserve your accommodation

How to Reach Munnar

Munnar does not have an airport or railway station of its own. The nearest airport and railway station to Munnar is at Kochi, which is 130 km west of Munnar. Munnar is accessible by road from most of the towns in Kerala. Munnar can also be reached from Madurai (6 hours) and Coimbatore (6 hours), which are located in the state of Tamil Nadu. TourismofKerala can arrange for your transportation in and around Munnar.

Accommodation in Munnar

There are enough decent accommodation options in Munnar and the scene is getting better every passing day. There are a number of star category hotels and resorts catering to the needs of tourists coming to explore Munnar or interesting in exploring the scenic region around.
In order to make the travel tour to Munnar even more joyful we at TourismofKerala offer just the right kind of accommodation for you and your family or friends in Munnar. We can customize your Munnar tour package and offer the hotel accommodation in Munnar. The reservations of the hotel room in Munnar can be made well in advance as per the requirements of the Munnar tour.
The various hotels packages for Munnar offer the best of facilities. The well-furnished rooms in Munnar hotels place most of the comforts at your feet. Enjoy the luxuries of life on your stay at the hotel in Munnar. Take your pick from a range of luxury and budget hotels in Munnar besides the star categorized accommodation hotels in Munnar. Most of the hotels in Munnar offer excellent view of the peaks and the nature at its best through their suites. We will provide all the travel services for Munnar like air ticketing, hotel booking, car rental et al to make your holiday at Munnar memorable.

MUNNAR FORT

Overlooking the salubrious surroundings of the Anayirangal Lake, the luxury hotel Fort Munnar offers a breathtaking panorama of gentle slopes and sheer drops and a spectacular view of the coffee, tea and cardamom plantations. The hotel is conceived under the concept of eco-friendly holidaying. Fort Munnar with its colonial architecture blends with nature, surrounded by enormous trees, enchanting hills and foliage. The forests surrounding Fort Munnar are home to exotic spices that have been reaching all parts of the world from time immemorial

Munnar South India Tour

Information about Munnar South India Tour. Know about the various attractions of Munnar, Kerala like Devikulam, Pothamedu, Mattupetty, Eravikulam National Park, Nyayamakad, Attukal, Echo Point, Marayoor, Meenuli, Nadukani and Anayirankal.Munnar is one of the mesmerising destinations located in the Southern part of India. Situated at an altitude of 1,520 meters above sea level, Munnar comes under Idukki district in Kerala. Munnar means three rivers in Malayalam, which is the main native language of Munnar. Nallathanni, Kundaly and Muthirappuzha are the three main rivers of the region.
Geography and Climate
Munnar region falls in the range of 2,000 to 2,600 meters altitude above sea level. Months from August to May are best suited for Munnar tour. Munnar has a pleasant climate throughout the year which rises upto a maximum of 16 degree celsius in summers and dips down to a minimum of -5 degrees celsius during winter season. July and August are the monsoon months in Kerala.
Attractions of Munnar
Devikulam
Devikulam is one of the famous and the most sought after hill stations locate in Munnar region. It is also famous for Trout fishing. Its serene environment and beautiful landscape makes it a pleasant holiday destination. Sita Devi Lake is also one of the great attractions of this place.
Pothamedu
Pothamedu is an another enchanting holiday destination located in Munnar. It is very famous for its Tea, Coffee and Cardamom gardens and plantations. It is one of the famous destination of trekkers and nature lovers.
Mattupetty
Situated at an altitude of about 1,700 meters above sea level, Mattupetty's main attraction is its dairy farm which his highly specialised in its operations. Other beautiful destinations of Mattupetty are dam and Mattupetty Lake. One can also enjoy boating in Mattupaty Dam.
Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park is one of the most sought after destinations of Munnar which inhabitates Nilgiri Tahr. This national park covers an overall area of 97 sq km and is considered as one of the best holiday destinations for wildlife adventure in Munnar.
Nyayamakad
This famous tourist attraction of Munnar is located at a distance of about 10 km from Munnar town. There are a number of beautiful waterfalls cascading from the hills of Nyayamakad. This place is a famous picnic spot and a beautiful destination for trekking enthusiasts.
Attukal
Attukal is one of the best spots in Munnar, which offers panorama of undulating hills of Munar and cascading waterfalls. This place is also famous for its trekking destinations among trekking enthusiasts attracting them from all over the world.
Echo Point
This is an another attraction of Munnar, which is famous for its echoing sound. One can hear ones sound time and again echoing back to you.
Other attractions in and around Munnar include Marayoor, Meenuli, Nadukani and Anayirankal.

Munnar Travel Destinations

Munnar, Kerala, is the favorite hill station among tourists visiting south India. There are a wide range of Kerala tour packages available, which offer the excellent opportunities to wander through the aromatic tea and coffee plantations and to enjoy the rarest of adventure sports in Munnar. Munnar travel guide is full of such attractions that make the Kerala vacations memorable for a lifetime.
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountains streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. It is perfectly located at 1600 m above sea level. In the colonial past the British used this place as their summer resort. The unique flora and fauna, the picturesque landscape and the music of nature will tempt the artist in you to come out of your shell.
Munnar with the gorgeous beauty of the nature is conveniently close to many of great attractions. Bird Sanctuaries, Arch Dam, Enchanting hills and much more
Kerala will definitely be a perfect place for honeymoon. Visit to know more about Kerala and the various tour packages that are offered. The best time to plan for tour to Kerala is from October to April. Climate of Kerala will be pleasant always and you can choose your favorite month.
The main honeymoon destination in Kerala is Munnar, a famous hill station in Kerala. Kundale tea plantations are located near Munnar. This is surrounded by a lake and you can get a spectacular view of Munnar from this place. Eravikulam National Park is 15 km from Munnar and there are no words to explain the pleasure in walking in this park. You can enjoy trekking here.
Attractions of Munnar:
1) Devikulam 7 km away from Munnar, Devikulam gives a cut-off-the world experience in dark and deep woods. The Sita Devi Lake here is an ideal picnic spot with beautiful surroundings.
2) Anayirangal Tata Tea plantations and tall tree forests surround Anayirangal Dam that is 22 km away from Munnar.
3) Eravikulam National Park Less than 20kms north of Munnar, Eravikulam that is a declared as National Park 1978 is abode of Nilgiri Thar, an endangered species.
4) Top Station Situated at 2200 m from sea level, this peak offers panoramic views of valley and neighboring state Tamil Nadu.

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