Munnar Kerala

Locate : Munnar is located at a distance of 130 km from Kochi, 135 km from Ernakulam and 142 km from Madurai in Kerala.
Touring Seasons : Through out the year.

Munnar
Munnar Kerala is located at the Idukki district of Kerala in India. The "Munnar" means three rivers.

Munnar Kerala is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, and hence the name. The natural beauty, calmness and mild cold climate of Munnar Kerala makes it the favourite tourist place for both Indians and foreigners. Sprawling tea plantations, picturesque locations, winding lanes and holiday facilities make Munnar in Kerala a popular resort town.

Accessibility
Airlines : Near by airports are at Kochi (130 kms) and Madurai (142 kms).

Rail Lines : Nearest railway stations are at Kochi and Kottayam.

Bus Lines : The place is well connected by a well developed network of road transport.

Local buses, cycles. Bus services are available to Ernakulam (135km), Thekkady (100km), Trivandrum (300km), Palani (120km) and Coimbatore (150km) from Munnar. Frequent bus service is available daily to Theni from where you can go to Madurai or Kodaikanal.

Lodging in Munnar
Accommodation here ranges from luxury to budget. You can pick the one which suites your pocket most. The accommodation are comfortable and convenient for the tourists to Munnar Kerala.

Charming Spots near Munnar
Mattupetti
13 km from Munnar at a height of 1700 m is Mattupetti, famous for its highly specialised dairy farm, the Indo-swiss live stock project. Over 100 varietes of high yielding cattle are reared here. Visitors are allowed into three of the eleven cattle sheds at the farm.

The Mattupetti Lake
The Mattupetti Lake and dam, just a short distance from the farm, is a very beautiful picnic spot. The sprawling Kundala tea plantations and the Kundala lake are other attractions in the vicinity. DTPC Idukki provides boating facilities on the Mattupetty Dam. Speed Launch and slow speed motor boats are available on hire.

Pothamedu
At a distance of 6 km from Munnar is Pothamedu offering an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.

Pallivasal
Pallivasal is situated at a distance of 8 km from Munnar. This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immence scenic beauty.

Nyayamakad
Located just 10 km from Munnar is Nyayamakad, a land of breathtaking waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters. The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.

Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park is about 15 km away from Munnar. The park spread in an area of 97 sq. kms park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr.