Munnar Sightseeing and Accommodation

Munnar Wild Life And Tourism

Munnar is one of the most popular hill stations in South India. It is nestled in Western Ghats at an altitude of 6000 ft and is located in Idukki district of Kerala. This picturesque hill station beckons nature lovers from far and near.

Beautiful Munnar

This picturesque hill station was first developed as a summer resort by the British rulers of India. Undulating expanses of tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains, the aroma of spice scented cool air – Munnar is another sublime face of God’s Own Country. Munnar is such a beautiful place, when some on thought about south India tourism then first came to their mind, Situated in the Western Ghats range of mountains, the name ‘Munnar’ refers to the “three rivers” at whose confluence the town stands.

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Munnar still retains its timeless charm and a fascinating diversity of flora and fauna continue flourish in the many wildlife parks and forests that surround the town and several threatened and endemic animal species including the nilgiri tahr, the grizzled giant squirrel, nilgiri wood pigeon, elephants, gaur, the nilgiri langur and sambar thrive as well. And once every twelve years, the fabled Neelakurinji plant blooms, with the flowers turning the hillsides into veritable oceans of blue.

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Munnar WIld LIfe

Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam national park

The most sought after destination in Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park, the first of its kind in Kerala, where the endangered Nilgiri Thar is protected. Spread over 97 sq. km., this park holds the largest viable population of Tahr, several other species of rare animals, birds and butterflies. The park offers a magnificent view of the tea plantations and also of the rolling hills caressed by blankets of mist. The park becomes a hot destination when the hill slopes get covered in a carpet of blue, resulting from the flowering of Neelakurinji. It is a plant endemic to this part of the Western Ghats which blooms once in twelve years.   Place to stay near Eravikulam

Pothamedu Viewpoint 

Pothamedu view point

This spectacular spot is visited by a large number of tourists every year, who get the opportunity to trek through the lush green forest of Munnar, which is only 3 km away from Pothamedu Viewpoint. This stunning location is perfect for tourists, who love to view the refreshing plantations of coffee, tea, and cardamom and feel the serenity of the place with their eyes and body drenched in the glory of lush green valleys. Lofty overlook with a tea plantation offering panoramas of the valley landscape below.

Anamudi

Anamudi Peak

Anamudi, the 2,695-m high mountain which stands tall in the Eravikulam National Park is the pride of Kerala. It is the highest point in India outside the Himalayan Mountain Ranges. Anamudi, together with the Eravikulam Park, is home to one of the largest surviving populations of Asian elephants, Gaurs and the Nilgiri Tahrs. The mountain, covered with evergreen forests and inhabited by endemic flora and fauna and a vibrant avian life, is a paradise in the wild. The green forest is also the source of some large and scenic rivers in Kerala and the nearby State of Tamil Nadu. Take a trek to view the beauty of South India's highest peak and view rare species.

Periyar Tiger Reserve

Periyar Tiger Reserve

Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady, is an example of nature’s bounty, with great scenic charm, rich bio diversity and providing veritable visitor satisfaction. Sprawled over an area of 925 Sq .km., Periyar is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India. Zealously guarded and efficiently managed reserve is a repository of rare, endemic and endangered flora and fauna and forms the major watershed of two important rivers of Kerala, the Periyar and Pamba.

Rajamalai (Part of Eravikulam National Park)

Rajamalai

Rajamala, part of Eravikulam national park, is located at about 15 kms from Munnar.  This region is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragas hylocres). It was converted to a national park to provide a safe sanctuary  for the already endangered species of Nilgiri Tahr.

Marayoor Sandalwood Forest

Marayoor Sandalwood Forest

Marayur or Marayoor is a town in Idukki district of Kerala, India. It is located 42 kilometers north of Munnar on SH 17 connecting Munnar with Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu. Marayur is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandalwood forests. 

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a unique protected area located in the rain shadow region in the eastern slope of Western Ghats, adjoining Tamilnadu. The area is diverse in eco systems and rich in ethnic cultural heritage. It is a well known repository of medicinal plants and supports a healthy population of grizzled giant squirrel, star tortoise, tufted grey langur, gaur, spotted deer, slender loris, wild elephant, crocodile, tiger, leopard and many a birds, insects and plants.

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