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City Overview :

Munnar is a town which lies on the south Western Ghats and is a part of Iddukki district of Kerala. The meaning of the name Munnar indicates the whole tourist area of the Iddukki District and the town is a very small part of it.
Munnar is one of the most demanding holiday destinations of Kerala. The pleasant climate, lovely scenic beauty and the various amenities makes the trip very enjoyable and exciting.

Fast Facts :

Languages :

Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and English are commonly spoken.

Climate :

Summer :

March To June Warm and humid Temperature: 16°C To 25.°C

Mansoon :

July To September, Moderate rainfall Annual - 1700 mm.

Winter :

NoNovember to February, cool and pleasant, Temperatures - 5 °C To 10 °C.
The tourist season is from August to May.

What to See :

It’s a collection of lovely mountain streams, fascinating valleys scattered tea plants and charming beauty with pleasant combination which makes it a perfect destination for holiday. For adventure and fun lovers this place also gives an opportunity of trekking as the hill station is bounded by beautiful hills and are covered by dense forests.
Besides this, the other exciting sites which make the place attracting are dazzling Power House Waterfalls, spectacular Manjampatti Valley, exotic Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi Shola National Park, Marayoor, Kurinjimala Sanctuary and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Getting There:

By Air :

The nearest airport from the town is at Kochi which is at a distance of 130 kms and also in madurai which is 140 kms away.

By Train :

The closest railway station from Munnar is Ernakulam Junction which is at a distance of 127 kms.

By Road :

Munnar is linked with Kochi by national highway 49 and many buses are available which links the town from all the major cities in Kerala.

Where to Stay :

Munnar has various types of hotels which has both the budget hotels and star hotels. The options are available for the tourists to choose the best Munnar hotel packages at low prices. The budget travelers can find many economy hotels suiting the requirements of the tourists. Search your perfect accommodation and book online Munnar hotels...