Munnar Hill
Station-Kerala
 Munnar is a magical
Indian tourist destination with a perfect amalgam of gorgeous
greenery, lovely lakes, reservoirs, forests and tea estates. The
hill station is situated at the backdrop of three mountain
streams, Mudrapuzha, nallathanni and kundala. Munnar hill station
has been the summer resort of the colonial British government in
south India. You can enjoy the sprawling tea plantations, picture
book towns, winding lanes.
Places to see
Pothamedu : Situated
around six kms from the city, Pothamedu is one of the major
plantation hubs of Munnar. One can find the views of coffee, tea
and cardamom plantations excellent from here. It is also an ideal
place for trekking and hiking.
Pallivasal : It has the distinction of being home to the
first hydropower project in Kerala. The place has immense scenic
beauty, Pallivasal is situated around 8 km from Munnar.
Attukal : You can truly rejuvenate yourself with the sight
of panoramic waterfalls and rolling hills. It is an ideal place
for long trekking.
Devikulam : An idyllic hill station, near Munnar,
Devikulam is an exceptional experience among exotic flora and
fauna, cool mountain air, and velvet lawns. The Sita Devi Lake
situated here is an ideal picnic spot with its picturesque
surroundings, mineral water, and trout-fishing facilities.
How to reach :
By Air : The nearest
airport to Munnar is at Kochi, at a distance of 130 km. It can be
accessed by the local modes of road transport available from
Munnar town.
By Rail : The nearest railhead from Munnar is at
Kochi.
By Road : Munnar is accessible by road from most of the
towns in Kerala. It can also be reached from Madurai and
Coimbatore.
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