Welcome
to Munnar
Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace
and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination
in God's own country.Munnar, was the most popular
summer resorts during the British reign and is still
a very well known hill station. Located at an altitude
of 1800m above sea level, this 'Kashmir of the East'
is the first hill resort in the State.
The chilly climate here is ideal for cultivating
tea. It is home to one of the biggest tea plantations
in the world- the Kannan Devan Tea Plantations.
The sight of mist topped tea plantations spread
across acres of Munnar, is indeed soothing to the
eye.
The most splendid sight would definitely be that
of thousands of the exotic blue flower- Neelakurinji,
that inundate the hills every 12 years (the next
bloom will be in the year 2006). There are many
lovely spots that are ideal for rock climbing and
trekking as well.
Here you can enjoy the nature
and men keeps a land as "Gods Own
County". A tourist can enjoy the Natural beuaty
of Munnar having tea
plantations, nilgiri tahr, neelakurinji which flowers
with the
intervels of 12 years. Kumarakom back trip is definitely
a gift to
anyone: you can go through natural back water narrow
canals and paddy
field in House boat; within the house boat there
is bedrooms, kitchen
and bathroom. Also a chef and steward is assisting
you all the
time.Kovalam beaches are well known for its world
famous beaches
kovalam will give you evergreen memories to you.
Thekkady is well
known for its wildlife. Its known as Periyar Wildlife
Sacnctuary and
is a Tiger Reserve. Cardamom is Cultivated in these
area.
