HILL STATIONS IN INDIA - PAGE 2

Munnar
Perched in the Nilgiri Hills in the western ghats, Munnar is breathtaking hill station - quiet and misty. Munnar is a wonderful location for all those who seek solitude in the serene environs. It was the summer capital of erstwhile British Government in South India. Anamudi, the highest mountain peak in South India is in Munnar. It is an ideal trekking spot. Munnar - trekking destination

Among exotic flora found in the forests and grassland in the 'Neelakurinji' which bloom in blue flowers every 12 years , is scheduled to bloom in 2006. Munnar is famous for its tea estates.

Location - Munnar is located at an altitude of 1600m above the sea leveling the state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuza, Nallathanni and Kundala. Nearest international airport is Kochi( Cochin) at 130-kms and domestic airport at Madurai at 140-kms.

Munnar can be easily accessed from Kottayam - Alleppy (famous for backwater cruises). Kottayam is at 148-kms.

Climate - Munnar has mild cold climate throughout the year. Temperature in summer ranges from 20C to 35C and in winters from 0C to 10C.

Clothing - Woolens and cottons.

Best time to visit- October to March

Where to stay-

1. Club Mahindra Resort ( 5 star Deluxe Resort) situated at Cinnakkanal which is about 20-kms from Munnar.

2. Fort Munnar - A (5-star resort), Chinnakal

The tariff are as follows:-

Rs. 5000/- EP(European Plan) Executive mountain view rooms
Rs. 6000/- EP(European Plan) Executive lake view rooms
Rs.8500/- AP (American Plan) Executive suite
Rs.11000/-AP(American Plan) Royal suite.
For all the above the taxes are extra.

3 . Edassery Eastend, Temple Road, Munnar- A 3 star hotel.