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Munnar Hills

Munnar

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Munnar, also known as the Kashmir of South India is a peaceful hill station with its impeccable beauty has become the most sought after destination for a holiday. Munnar was the erstwhile 'Summer Capital' of the British Government in South India. It is the luxuriant gift of nature to the Western Ghats, the eastern border of Kerala and an adjoining parts of Tamilnadu. The very name 'Munnar' means three rivers and there are actually three of them, confluence of three mountain streams-Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala 5000ft above sea level. Munnar consists of vast sloping areas of tea, most of which mostly are owned by Tata Tea. Coffee and cardamom

Location info:
Address:Munnar is 134 km from Kochi in kerala.
District:Idukki.
Nearest City:Kochi.
Best time to visit: August to March.

Climate/Weather of Munnar Hills:
Min. 0 c - Max. 25 c, Summer temperature varies from 150C to 250C and winter temperature varies between 00C to 10 0C

History of Munnar Hills:

During British reign, Munnar was the summer resort of Government officials.

Interesting things to do at "Place Name" The cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are lovated between Nariamngalam and Adimali on the kochi madurai higway. The Cheeyappara waterfalls cascade down in sever steps. It is a real feast to the eyes. This is also a great place for trekking
Interesting things to visit at "Place Name" The Mattupetty Lake and dam , jst a short distance from the farm, is a very beautiful picnic spot. The sprawling kundala tea plantations and Kundala lake are other ottractions in the vicinity. DTPC Idukki provides boating facilities on the Mattupetty Dam. Speed launch and motorboats are available on the hire.

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How to reach Munnar Hills?
Nearest Railway Station:The nearest railway station Alwaye 122 Km.
Nearest Airport:The nearest airport Kochi118
Road Transport:Munnar is 134 km from Kochi

Nearest Visiting places in Munnar Hills:
1.Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park
2.Mattupetti Indo-Swiss Farm
3.Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
4.Marayoor
5.Kolukkumalai
6.Echo Point
7.Top Station
8.Mattupetti Dam

Nearest Petrol Pump:
Munnar

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation nearby Munnar Hills:
1.Tea Valley Resort, Munnar
2.Autumn Trees, Munnar
3.Club Mahindra Lake View Resort, Munnar
4.Rapsy Restaurant: 6.30AM to 9.30 PM. This small and affordable restaurant is located at the Munnar main bazar. 5.Kerala food items like Parotta, beef dishes, biriyani are available here.

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Help Line/Phone Number:
Police Station:1.Police Station Munnar Tel. : 91-486-230321
2.Adimaly Police Station Tel. : 91-486-222145
3.Munnar C.I Tel. : 91-486-231150
4.Devikulam C.I Tel. : 91-486-264 350
5.Idukki C.I Tel. : 91-486-235 275
Nearest Hospital:

Hospitals
1.Central Hospital, Thekkady Jn., Kumily Ph: 222045
2.St. Augustine Hospital, Spring Valley, Kumily Ph: 222842
3.Ayurveda Hospital: Sree Sankara Gardens, Anakkara, Kumily Ph: 282322
4.Tata General Hospital, Munnar Ph: 230270
5.Arun Hospital, Munnar Ph: 230410
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Munnar Hills
Munnar, also known as the Kashmir of South India is a peaceful hill station with its impeccable beauty has become the most sought after destination for a holiday. Munnar was the erstwhile 'Summer Capital' of the British Government in South India.....more