Best 15 things to do in munnar

The Kashmir of South India-Munnar is a town and hill station in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state -Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres above mean sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains.Some of the places one ought to visit is:

1. Erumadam

Tree house is made of natural materials like bamboo, coir, hay and straw. It is a new attraction in various parts of Kerala like Munnar, Thekkady and Wayanad.

2.Tea estates of Kolukkumalai

The vast expanse of tea plantations at Kolukkumalai Tea Estate in Munnar

is one of the highest tea plantations of the world as it is situated at an elevation of 7900 ft.The road running through Kolukkumalai Hills that leads to this tea garden in Munnar is exotic. The plantation is well-known worldwide for its flavoured tea leaves.A century old tea factory is also worth noticing.This tea factory even allows visitors to taste different types of aromatic teas

3. Camping and Trekking in Munnar

Trekking high elevations like Echo Point and Top Station is one of the most preferred things to do in Munnar.Echo point is situated in 15 km from Munnar, where voice resonance occurs. To enjoy mountain camping, Shola National Park is the best place.

4.Exotic animal and bird species

Eravikulam National Park near Munnar has exotic indeginous animal and bird spices .The most visited and popular wildlife areas of Munnar are Eravikulam National Park which is located in Kannan Devan hills and is famous for endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a habitat to elephants, deer and leopards,and Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary has plenty of local and migratory birds

5.Areas of Munnar

Suryanelli, Anamudi Shola, Kundala, Marayoor and Vandanmedu are suitable for mountain biking.

6. Picnic near Waterfalls

Munnar has several hilly streams tha fall from height and thus forms a plunge pool. Attukal, Lakkam, Chinnakanal, and Thoovanam, are some famous waterfall in Munnar

7. Rock Climbing and Rappelling

Rock climbing and rappelling are tremendously thrilling activities and is one of the most adventurous tourist attractions in Munnar.

8. Shikara ride in Kundala Lake

Kundala dam is an artificial dam and Asia’s first arch dam. Rare Neelakurinji flowers, which blossom once in 12 years in the adjacent hills and valleys of Kundala Lake can be spotted during the visit.

9. Watersports at Mattupetty Dam

Mattupetty Dam and the lake are beautiful scenic spots of Munnar, located near Anamudi peak which is surrounded by tea plantations, spice gardens and rolling hills.

10. Elephant Safari at Carmelagiri Elephant Park

Carmelagiri Elephant Park is located on Mattupetty Road and is famous for short elephant rides.

11. Ayurvedic Spa

Kerala is well known for Ayurvedic therapies including rejuvenating spa and massages.

12. Street shopping

Local, aromatic essential oils like eucalyptus oil, lemongrass, and citriodora are very good for treating body and joint pains.Infact we can buy best quality tea from outlets of Tata Tea Museum and Kolukkumalai Tea Estate.

13. Tea Museum

Tata Tea Museum is one of the significant sightseeing spots in Munnar.

14. Cuisine of Kerala

A typical thali of the local cuisine in Munnar.Saravana Bhavan is one of the best in town to try the Malabar cuisine.

15. Village charm at Chithirapuram and CSI Church

CSI is a protestant church and isof the tourist attractions in Munnar.

Munnar is a peaceful and relaxing place in the hills and there are lots of tourist attractions in and around Munnar.

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