Munnar, Kerala ~ Exploring India

Munnar, Kerala

Munnar is a hill station which is situated in The Idduki district of Kerala. It is a hill station in southern India. It is situated (5200ft) above sea level. Munnar is also called 'Kashmir of South India'. The term 'Munnar' means 'three rivers' and it has the confluence of Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundaly rivers. The Munnar used to be the summer resort by Britishers at the time of colonial India. The Munnar is famous for its beautiful forests and some endangered species which attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is one of the famous tourist destinations in southern India due to its natural valleys, beautiful mountains, and exotic varieties of flora and fauna.

Discovery of Munnar

Munnar was not considered in India but John Daniel Munro was the person who fell in the beauty of Munnar and took the ownership.

Muthavans are the original tribe community that lives in Munnar. And other people who live there are immigrants from Kerala and Tamil Nadu who have a traditional dressing style of traditional plus western.

Culture- In Munnar, they follow traditional Muthuvans culture, British culture, and the culture of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Festival- The main festival of Munnar is Onam and they celebrate this festival with lots of joy and happiness. Nowadays, there is a new festival which is the Hot Air Balloon festival.

*Climate and tea plantations are the most popular attractions for tourists.

Tea Plantation, Munnar

PLACES TO VISIT

Mountains in Munnar

1.Mattupatty Direction - located near Anamudi peak

a)Rose garden- This garden consists of beautiful plants( flowers and spices) and a beautiful view

*Address-karadippara

*Timing-10 am to 5 pm

b)Mattupetty dam- Build in the mountains and water is converted into hydroelectricity

*Address-top station highway, Mattupetty

*Timing-24hours

c)Carmelagiri Elephant park- you can take a ride on the elephant and a lovely photography session can take place

*Address - Mattuppetty Road, Munnar, Kannan Devan Hills

*Timing – 8 am to 6 pm

(d)Subramanya Temple- Hindu temple and it has 3 poojas Usha pooja(morning time) Ucha pooja(noon time)and Attazha pooja(night time)

*Address-bazaar, Silent Valley, Munnar, Kerala 685612

*Timing-6:30 am -12 pm – 8 pm

2 Thekkady Direction

a)Signal Point View Point- beautiful place to take pictures and surrounded by forest.

*Address-Munnar-Kumily Highway, Kannan Devan Hill 3.AdimalyDirection:

Chengulam dam-

*Address-Anachal - Vellathooval Road

4 Coimbatore direction

a) Eravikulam National Park- it has a variety of animals and birds

*Address-The Wildlife Warden Munnar

*Timing- 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

b)Lakkan waterfalls- A proper picnic spot.

Lakkan Waterfall

Foods:

Famous street food which everyone must try:

1 Idiyappam with egg curry - It is a very yummy and delicious dish and we can find it anywhere in Munnar.

2 Appan with stew - It is rice pancake and some pieces of chicken and meat in creamy coconut gravy.

3 Puttu and Ladakh curry-Puttu is a steamed rice cake with coconut shaving served with curry containing black chickpeas in it.

And especially for my vegetarian friends :

4 Malabar Parotta- a pure veg dish with naan.

Hotels many hotels are starting from top range to bottom whichever suits you. You can stay in that.

How to reach Munnar:

Nearest Railway Station: The nearest railway station from Munnar is Aluva about 108km from Munnar and Angamali about 109km from Munnar.

Nearest Airport From Munnar: The nearest airport from Munnar is Cochin International Airport via Aluva – Munnar road which is about 108km from Munnar

*Munnar is a very beautiful place and you must visit it once in your life.

By: Amisha Kulshreshta and Prateek Prakhar Sinha

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