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Munnar Travel Guide
Munnar, a misty, lush green hill station up in the Annamalai range of Kerala,
is a tea plantation centre. Tea gardens, some of the highest in the world
stretch up the sides of the hills and are interspersed with pockets of forest
rich in wildlife. Munnar fact is like a giant Japanese garden stretching
to the end of the horizon and makes an interesting change from coastal,
palm fringed Kerala. It is situated at Ananmalai Hills 1520 meters above
sea level . 4 hours drive from Cochin Airport/Ernakulam Railway station.
The best time to visit Munnar is between the months of October to March. Travelers must avoid the monsoon season while visiting Munnar. Travelers can have panoramic view of the verdant surroundings and forested hills from Munnar. Walks and hiking around this small town offer an exhilarating experience. Travelers can also enjoy walking amongst the numerous tea estates of Munnar and view the entire process of making tea, right from plucking of tealeaves to their processing at the Kundale tea plantation.
Climate
Cool climate and monsoons from June to September. Annual rainfall 270cm
When to go
Munnar is a pleasantly cool and refreshing place to visit at most times of year. Winters are cooled! And during monsoon days the downpour is steady.
How to reach
· Air & Rail
Munnar does not have an airport or railway station. The nearest airport and railway station is at Kochi, which is 130 km west of Munnar.
· Road
Munnar is accessible by road from most of the towns in Kerala. It can also be reached from Madurai (6 hours) and Coimbatore (6 hours), which are located in the state of Tamil Nadu. We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.
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