All About Munnar
Munnar
This beautiful hilly hamlet in Idukki has a nice, pleasant climate and sprawling fields of vegetables and fruits.
The Kallippara Hills at Santhanpara gramapanchayat in Idukki district are draped in a mesmerizing blue hue after the blooming of Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes Kunthiana). T…
Home to many tourist attractions including Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi Peak, Chinnakkanal, and the famed Top Station, Munnar celebrates the beauty of the Western Gh…
Munnar is for those who love gentle pursuits like a refreshing walk enjoying the soothing sights and sensual sounds of nature. The place is famous for tea plantations str…
Most locations in Munnar are generally known for their slopes, rare fauna and a wonderful view of the valley. Vattavada, however, is known for its vegetables. These terra…
Munnar, the famed South Indian hill station, invites travellers with its winding hills and sprawling tea gardens. Travellers from around the world visit Munnar, to enjoy…
Kanthalloor and Marayoor are two sleepy hamlets situated high up on the Western Ghats. Situated around 40 km away from Munnar in Idukki district, the scenic Marayoor offe…
Situated 1600 m above sea level in the Idukki district, Munnar bestows you panoramic views of sprawling tea gardens, misty hills, lush landscapes, picturesque towns and a…
Munnar, the famed South Indian hill station, invites travellers with its winding hills and sprawling tea gardens. Travellers from around the world visit Munnar, to enjoy…
Cotton clouds that play hide and seek with rolling hills. Languid waterways that stretch for miles. Waves that caress serene shores. Quiet brooks and gushing waterfalls.…
The new year is at hand. It’s time to discover new vistas and viewpoints. It’s time to step out into the endless green valleys, refreshing waterfalls, and mist-covere…
Virgin forests, savannah, rolling hills, scenic valleys, numerous streams, huge splashy waterfalls, sprawling tea plantations and winding walkways are all part of the gre…
Neelakurinji, a flower which blooms once in twelve years can be seen on the hill ranges of Munnar in Idukki district of Kerala.
Kolukkumalai, the highest tea garden in India, is situated around 32 km from Munnar in Idukki district.
Kundala is a picturesque town on the way to Top Station in Munnar. The sprawling Kundala Tea Plantations and the Kundala Lake are the main attractions here.
Pallivasal located 8 km from Munnar, Idukki district is the site of first Hydro-Electric Project in Kerala
Nurtured by the plantation hills of Munnar, and not far away from the Anamudi Peak is Mattupetty, a famous hill town in Idukki district of Kerala.
Echo point is a scenic destination located 15 km from Munnar in Idukki district. It got its name from the natural echo phenomenon here.
The mass blooming of the Neelakurinji (Strobilanthus) flower takes place once in twelve years in the famed hill station of Munnar in Kerala, India
Renowned as a slice of heaven, Devikulam is a hill station situated close to Munnar. It is noted for its pine tree fringed roads, the majestic Sita Devi mountains blanket…
Kanthalloor, nestled on the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu between Udumalpet and Munnar, is an immaculate village of imposing splendor, soothing climate and nature. Here,…
Situated about 1600 m above the sea level at the confluence of three mountain streams – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, the hill station, Munnar had been the sum…
Munnar, Kerala state's famous hill station located in Idukki district, Kerala, India. Major attractions of Munnar as a destination are Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi P…
Munnar, a popular hill station located in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
General introduction to Munnar, a popular hill station located in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Munnar is part of the Idukki district in Kerala. The Munnar region is situated at an altitude of 1500 – 2500 m above sea level where the average rainfall is 275 cm…
The early inhabitants of the region are members of the Muthuvan tribal community. Munnar came to be known to the outside world in the 1870s with the visit of the British…
Major tourist spots in Munnar. Mattupetty, Marayoor, Eravikulam National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Neelakurinji, Neelakurinji National Park, Peermedu, Kumily, Pe…
Mattupetty, an ideal picnic spot famous for its dam site, lake, boating and tea plantations. Kundala, another beautiful spot situated near Mattupetty is noted for its dam…
Marayoor in Munnar is famous for its two pre-historic sites - Muniyara, a sandalwood forest and vast sugarcane farms known for a tasty variety of solid molasses or sarkar…
Eravikulam National Park, one of the National parks in Kerala famous for its biggest attraction of Nilgiri Tahr. Located in Munnar in Idukki in Kerala, India, the park is…
Nilgiri Tahr, scientifically known as the Nilgiritragus hylocrius, is an endangered species. Eravikulam National Park has the highest density and largest surviving popula…
Faunas found in Eravikulam National park is Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas), which has the largest surface area of wings among all moths, A new species of frog named Raorchest…
Avian life and butterflies at Eravikulam National park at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Flora at Eravikulam National park at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India.
History of Eravikulam National park at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Topography of Eravikulam National park at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Climate of Eravikulam National park at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India.
How to reach Eravikulam National park at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Details of enquires and reservations of Eravikulam National park at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Anamudi, the 2,695-m high mountain which stands tall in the Eravikulam National Park is the pride of Kerala.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated about 60 km away from Munnar is famous huge collection of flora and fauna. Thoovanam waterfall, watchtower, trekking other attracti…
Chinnar wildlife sanctuary offers various eco-tourism programmes like River Trekking, Dolmenoids, Nature Trail, Bird Watching, Thoovanam Waterfall, Medicinal Garden, Tree…
Chinnar wildlife sanctuary has a stunning variety of flowering plants. The vegetation of the sanctuary falls in to the following catergories, such as Southern tropical th…
Fauna at Chinnar wildlife sanctuary in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala.
Reptiles, Amphibians, Fishes and Avian life at Chinnar wildlife sanctuary in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala.
Chinnar and Pambar are the major rivers flowing through the Chinnar wildlife sanctuary in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala.
Topography and Climate of Chinnar wildlife sanctuary in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala. The major peaks situated in Chinnar are Varayattumalai (1845m), Thengamalai (1422m), Vella…
How to reach, Chinnar wildlife sanctuary in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala.
Details of enquires and reservations of Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Trekking option for travellers at Chinnar wildlife sanctuary in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala. Trekking to pre-historic sites known for cave paintings and to Vayasipara.
The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is the habitat of two tribal communities – the Muthuva and Hill Pulaya tribes.
Periyar Tiger Reserve and sanctuary at Thekkady in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Fauna at Periyar Tiger Reserve and sanctuary at Thekkady in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Avian life at Periyar Tiger Reserve and sanctuary at Thekkady in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Periyar Tiger Reserve and sanctuary at Thekkady in Idukki, Kerala, India, has a fabulous wealth of flora spread in the ever green and semi-evergreen forests.
Topography and climate of Periyar Tiger Reserve and sanctuary at Thekkady in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Sabarimala, Lord Ayyappa temple and Mangladevi temple are the two ancient temples located in and near Periyar Tiger Reserve and sanctuary at Thekkady in Idukki, Kerala, I…
A model community based eco-tourism programme, the Tiger trail at Periyar Tiger Reserve is an exciting and adventurous trek option.
Nature Walk, Border Hiking, Bamboo Rafting, Jungle Patrol, Tribal Heritage, Jungle Inn, The Bamboo Grove, Green Mansions and Bullock cart ride are the other eco-tourism p…
Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) flowers are the rare phenomenon once in every twelve years. The habitat of Neelakurinji is confined to the shola grasslands of West…
The 32 sq km area in the Kottakamboor and Vattavada villages in Munnar has been declared as the Neelakurinji National Park.
Pambadum Shola national park is the smallest park in Kerala, India. Eco-tourism programmes at Pambadum shola national park are nature trail and trekking.
Pothamedu, a beautiful hill station located near Munnar town noted for its trekking and plantations. Munnar is situated in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Devikulam hills is situated near Munnar town in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Pallivasal is a hill village situated near Munnar and is noted for the state’s first hydro eletric projec and is in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Attukad is famous for its hills and a waterfall. It is situated near Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Situated near Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India, Nyayamakad is a beautiful waterfall and an ideal place for trekking and trout fishing.
Chithirapuram, situated near Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India is famous for its tea plantations, old bungalows and granite cottages. It is one of the place where…
Mount Carmel Church at Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Lockhart Gap, an ideal place for hills, valleys, trekking trails and plantations at Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Blossom International Park, an ideal place for boating, roller skating and cycling at Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Rajamala hills, an ideal place for the sight of Nilgiri Tahr or the rare mountain goat at Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Power House Waterfall, a beautiful waterfall situated enroute to Munnar from Thekkady in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Anayirankal is noted for its tea plantations and the travellers can enjoy boating. Anayirankal is situated at Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Top Station, one of the most beautiful spots in Munnar and is situated about 1,700 m above sea level.
Kolukkumalai, one of the highest tea plantations in the world, is famous for its oldest tea factory and here tea is processed in the traditional method, which is differen…
Cheeyappara, noted for its waterfall and trekking option at Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Meenuli, a rock top which offers stunning views of the Lower Periyar area and Bhoothathankettu at Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Thommankuthu, a picnic spot famous for its waterfall and an ideal place for trekking, night camping and birdwatching at Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Malankara reservoir is an artificial lake situated on the Thodupuzha- Moolamattom road at Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Keezharkuthu is famous for the Rainbow waterfall and the place also offers options for trekking, rock climbing and mountaineering and night camping. Keezharkuthu is situ…
Palkulamedu is a lesser known hill town located at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Ramakalmedu is a famous picnic spot located at Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Valara, located between two towns – Neriamangalam and Adimali on the Kochi – Madurai National Highway in Munnar. Main attraction is a waterfall in the Periy…
Birds commonly found in Order Galliformes and Family Phasianidae in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India.
Birds commonly found in Order- Piciformes and Families Picidae and Megalaimidae in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India.
Birds commonly found in Order- Upupiformes and Family Upupidae in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India.
Birds commonly found in Order- Coraciiformes and Families- Coraciidae, Alcedinidae, Halcyonidae, Meropidae in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India.
Birds commonly found in Order- Coraciiformes and Family - Cuculidae and Centropodidae in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India.
Birds commonly found in Order- Psittaciformes and Family - Psittacidae in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India.
Birds commonly found in Order- Apodiformes and Family - Apodidae and Hemiprocnidae in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India.
Birds commonly found in Order- Strigiformes and Family - strigidae in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India.
Birds commonly found in Order- Strigiformes and Family - Columbidae, Accipitridae and Falconidae in Munnar , Idukki, Kerala, India.
Birds commonly found in Order- Passeriformes and Family - Family, Pittidae, Irenidae, Laniidae, Corvidae, Muscicapidae, Sturnidae, Sittidae, Paridae, Hirundinidae, Pycnon…
Kumily a plantation town near the famed Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary is recommended for those who wish to buy farm-fresh spices in Idukki, Kerala, India.
Kumily near Thekkady is famous for its spices and spice market. Kumily is in Idukki district in Kerala, India.
Variety of spices found in Kumily are Pepper, Vanilla, Caradamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, Mice,Ginger, Turmeric and Cambodge.
Pepper or black gold spice has earned Kerala transnational fame. Locally known as kurumulaku, Pepper is the berry of Piper nigrum, a climbing perennial shrub.
Vanilla, a member of the orchid family, is a contribution of the West to Kerala. It is a climbing monocot with stout and succulent stem and long leaves. Vanilla is consid…
Cardamom or the ‘queen of spices’ is a famous spices commonly used in Kerala cuisine as flavouring agents. Kerala boasts of the biggest cardamom market in t…
Cinnamon an ancient spice which has been mentioned in The Old testament is another famous spice plantation at Kumily near Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, India. Products made o…
Nutmeg and Mace are two different spices obtained from the fruit of a single tree. Nutmeg has high medicinal value with its aphrodisiac, stimulant, carminative and astrin…
Ginger is a slender perennial herb commonly used as a spice and a popular culinary item used in Kerala. Ginger pickle is one of the side dishes of Sadya, the traditional…
Turmeric or Manal is a common spice used by Keralites. It is a good blood purifier and an antiseptic.The rhizome is boiled, dried, cleaned and polished to become the spic…
Camboge or Kodampuli or Malabar Tamarind is a spice of Kerala. It is a flavouring agent for ethnic fish delicacies in Kerala. Cambodge rind is rich in hydroxyl citric aci…
Fact file of Idukki district of Kerala, India. Taluks and Major crops cultivated in Idukki.
Communication network of Idukki district of Kerala, India.
Idukki hydroelectric project constructed in Idukki dam is the biggest of its kind in the State with an installed capacity of 780 MW. It is one of the highest ten arch dam…
Mattupetty is home to a prestigious livestock project of the Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB) Ltd. Travellers can visit the dairy farm here which is home to hund…
Peermedu Development Society in Idukki is the social service wing of the Catholic Diocese of Kanjirapally.Several developmental projects implemented for the benefit of t…
Activities of PDS or Peermedu Development Society in Idukki are Tribal Development Programmes, Women Development, Micro Finance, Famliy Sponsorship, Insurance, Watershed…
TATA tea Museum is situated inside Nallathanni estate in Munnar, Idukki, Kerala, India.
Kundala Valley Railway, a monorail goods carriage line was set up by the Kannan Devan Company for the transportation of tea in Munnar.
The High Range Club, an elite plantersââ¬â¢ club set in e one of the scenic locales of Munnar. The club offers classic accommodation experience for travellers.
Tucked away in the heart of Munnar in Idukki district, the Suryanelli continues to captivate travellers with its thriving tea plantations and forests.
Eravikulam National Park at Munnar, Idukki district of Kerala is a sanctuary famous for the endangered mountain goat of South India, the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragus hylocrio…
Meesappulimala - a destination for the highly adventurous, is located in the second highest peak in the Western Ghats, which offers a memorable trekking experience with c…
Tata Tea opened a Tea Museum in the famous hill station Munnar. Munnar is one of the centres for tea plantations in the State. The museum is located in the Nallathanni Es…
Thrissanku Hills situated near Peerumede and Kuttikanam in Idukki offers a breathtaking view of the sunrise and sunset.
Attukad Waterfalls, located between Munnar and Pallivasal, is noted for its long trekking route.
Chithirapuram is a hill town known for its tea plantations and is the home of PallivasalHydel power project of Kerala.
Marayoor, situated 40 km from Munnar in Idukki district, is famous for its natural Sandalwood Forests and pre-historic rock paintings.
Rajamala hills is situated on the famous hill station at Munnar in Idukki district of Kerala.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Munnar, Idukki. It is an ideal place for trekking and is also the habitat of the endangered Giant Grizzled Squirrel of India
The Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, situated around 58 km from Thodupuzha in Idukki district, is an ideal place to spot elephant herds and other wildlife.
Pambadum Shola National Park, the smallest national park in Kerala is situated 35 km away from the Munnar town in Idukki district. Pambadum Shola is a favourite eco-tou…
Actor and National Film Award winner, Manoj Bajpayee applauds Kerala Government’s Caravan Tourism initiative as the perfect way to explore little-known destinations, co…
Kallippara Hills at Santhanpara gramapanchayat in Idukki district are draped in a mesmerizing blue hue after the blooming of Neelakurinji
Anayirankal Dam situated 22 km from Munnar, is a famous picnic spot known for its sprawling tea plantations and boating facilities.
Marayoor, situated 42 kilometers north of Munnar, has a history that dates back to the Stone Age civilization that is as old as 10,000 B.C.E. The dolmenoids (burial cham…
Eravikulam National Park located in the high ranges of Kerala, is situated in the Kannan Devan Hills of the southern Western Ghats at Munnar in Idukki district, Kerala. T…
