Munnar, one of the most popular hill stations in India
is situated at the confluence of three
mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.
Located at 1600 m above sea level, this was once the summer
resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.
Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding
lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a
unique experience.
Anayirangal (22
km from Munnar):
It's a lush green carpet of tea plants. A trip on the splendid
reservoir is an unforgettable experience. The Anayirangal
dam is surrounded by Tata Tea plantations and evergreen forests.
An ideal picnic spot.
Top Station (32
km from Munnar)
1700m above sea level, this is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodaikanal
road. The rare Neelakurunji (Strobilanthus) belongs to this
region. Top Station also offers a panoramic view of neighbouring
state of Tamil Nadu.
Getting there:
Nearest airport: Madurai
(Tamil Nadu), about 140 km away Cochin International Airport,
about 190 km away
Nearest railway station: Theni (Tamil Nadu), about 60 km away,
Changanacherry, about 93 km away.
South
India Tour Packages
Best of Karnataka Tour (Duration
: 8 Days)
(Mumbai - Bangalore - Mysore - Hassan - Bangalore -
Mumbai)
