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Munnar Travel Guide
Munnar is a delightful hill resort in the Idduki district of Kerala. The town derives its name from the Malayalam words munu meaning 3 and aaru meaning river. Landlocked by five jungles, the town remains cold and wet for most of the year. It is also widely known for its tea plantations, towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities that make it a very important tourist destination in South India tours.
Places to see:
Munnar is not just a place of beautiful charm and serene environment in the midst of forests and blue waters, but also a dwelling house for many tourist attractions. Some of the places to see are as follows:- Mattupetey
- Pothamedu
- Devikulam
- Rajamala Wild Life Sanctuary
- Eravikulam National Park
- CSI Christ Church
- Nyayamakad
- Attukal
Shopping:
Shopping in Munnar does not offer much merriment, though it still offers local bazaars set up in various locations. One can shop for woolens, tea, coffee, spices, seasonal fruits et cetera. Handicrafts are also among the widely shopped items in Munnar.Where to stay:
Though Munnar doesn’t compromise its lush green surroundings for the sake of construction of building, it still offers a wide variety of hotels exclusively for the tourists, where you can find all the facilities, comforts and luxuries that are at par with the world in quality of services and infrastructure. Some of the major hotels of Munnar are:- Hotel Club Mahindra Lakeview
- Best Western Fort Hotel
- Edassery Eastend
How to reach Munnar:
Being one of the most sought out tourist attractions in the catalogue of Kerala tours and tourism; it provides easy accessibility to the tourists.By Air: The nearest airport to Munnar is that of Kochi which is located at a distance of 130 kilometers.
By Rail: The expertise in a well-built railway network help people from different part of the country to travel by railway trains. The nearest railway station from Munnar is Aluva in Ernakulam.
By Road: Munnar is also well connected to the major cities of Kerala and other states by various road networks. Regular bus services are available from various cities and states including Tamil Nadu.
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