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A
haven of tranquility, Munnar is breathtakingly beautiful and an the
idyllic destination in God's own country. Set high at 6000 ft in
Idukki district, it was once was the favored summer resort of the
British. And with good reason. It is blessed with endless stretches
of tea plantations - pristine valleys, misty mountain, exotic flora
and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests. The spice scented
aroma of cool air sets your heart abuzz!
How to reach here
The airport at Cochin/Kochi caters to Munnar. The railway station
nearest to Munnar also happens to be that of Cochin-Kochi. The
excellent road network links the hill resort of Munnar with the
other important places of Kerala.
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Places to visit |
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Bask in the beauty of nature in the hill resort of Munnar.
Magnificent greens are sure to rejuvenate your body, mind
and soul.
Take time out to visit the glorious tea gardens. The
lavish garden spreads allow an intimate look at tea
processing. All the stages- from picking of the tealeaves in
the estates and the gardens to the packing in the factories
happen right in front of you. You can also take a guided
tour to the factories and pick up freshly packed tealeaves
as souvenirs.
The Christ Church exists from the pre-independence
days. Even now the Sunday services are held here.
The cool environs of Devikulam Lake close by attract
tourists by the droves. An ideal spot to unwind and relax ,
you can even try angling in its waters. |
Eating Out
- The city of misty
mountains and meandering roadways is also the place for exotic food.
A number of restaurants offer authentic South Indian cuisine.
- There are two restaurants in Munnar which belongs to the Eastend
Group:
- The Greens and the Blues is a multi-cuisine restaurant in Munnar
which offers anything from the spicy North Indian to the splendid
south Indian along with Oriental. Amongst the other restaurants in
Munnar, Poopadas, and Gurus are quite popular while the Sarvana
Restaurant is famous for the vegetarian meals.
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