Munnar Hill Station Tours

The tahrs of Nilgiri hills, the elusive neelakurinji, the towering Anaimudi, the fragrance of premium quality tea wafting through the mist laden hill tops, the haven of elysian peace and a perfect retreat for the weary souls- Munnar in the Idduki district is a complete soul spa.

The popular summer haunt that literally means "three rivers", is located at the merging point of Nalthanni, Kundale and Muthirapuzha that meets the Periyar and joins the Arabian Sea. Acres and acres of verdant tea fields, exotic flora and fauna- tourists will savor every moment of their romance with Munnar and are bound to get bewitched by the celestial beauty of the majestic locale.

This mountain resort exudes an aura that reminds one of the days of the Raj. In fact, Munnar became a coveted hill station during the rule of the Empire. Temperatures in Munnar spells pleasant climactic conditions ranging between 15 and 25 degree in the warmer months of the year. It dips between 0 and 10 degrees in the wintertime.

Munnar has plenty to offer to travel freaks. Your first destination should be a trip to the unique Tea Museum. This is a Tata venture that claims huge tourist footfalls every year. Eager tourists pore over the details of tea processing lap up the memorabilia on display, dating back to yester years.

Those with a passion for the wild forests and its rich and variegated treasure trove, will enjoy every bit of their stay in Munnar. You can go on a safari tour of the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. This famous wildlife park is stationed at a distance of 60 kilometers from Munnar and boasts of mischievous squirrels, gigantic elephants, deer, gaur and mellifluous thrushes. The Eravikulam National Park, that achieved the status of a national park in 1978, is another distinguished forest reserve. It is located at a stone's throw distance of 15 kilometers from Munnar, in Devikulam. The visitors can catch a glimpse of the regal Nilgiri tahr. Besides housing exquisite animals and lush vegetation, the Eravikulam National Park is also an ideal spot to hone your trekking skills, with the majestic Anaimudi as a backdrop.

On a Munnar hill tour, you can also soak in the beauty of the gurgling Athukud, Valara and Cheeyapara falls. Apart from the safari tours, a ride down the dams will also provide you a sneak peek of the vibrant animal and plant life of Munnar. The Madupatty dam, the Sethuparvathipuram dam are some of top draws. Team up your visit to the dam with a trip to the nearby Kundala tea plantations and the Madupatty dairy.

Pothamedu, Devikulam, Pallivasal, Nyayamakad, Chithirapuram, Top Station are some of the other important tourist joints in Munnar.

A tour of Munnar is also an ideal opportunity to throw all cautions to the wind and indulge in adventure sports. Those drunk on golf can avail the facilities offered at the Kundale Club and High Range Club. You can also test your patience by indulging in fishing trouts at the Devikulam and Gravel banks.

If you want to go on a shopping spree, then dish out the lucre for tea leaves and eucalyptus and lemon grass oils.