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Tent Camping in Munnar

Kerala offers plenty of ideal places for tent camping and Munnar is one of the best tent camping spots in Kerala . It is the top hill station in Kerala, 5000 feet above sea level. Its cool climate is the highlighting feature for tent camping. If you are an adventure lover then surely you must try camping in the dense woods for a night. The flaming campfire, the brilliant sky, and the murmuring night sound are really a different feeling for the tent camping. Tent camping is certainly a thrilling opportunity to experience life back when it was simple. The night gets even better when gossip and chatter with friends turn into deep conversations. And when that’s followed by a game of truth-or-dare, the experience reaches a whole new level. But you also need at least some sleep after that exhaustive trek. The cosy tent promises you good sleep. But whether you’ll really get good sleep depends on that one friend who you know is a snoring beast. The picturesque mountain ranges and the

List of Eco-Friendly Resorts in Munnar

The concept of eco-friendly tourism is nowadays very popular in Kerala. Many resorts have been working as eco-friendly to suit all the interests. These include luxury tented accommodations, home stays, ecovillages, and nature resorts . The eco-friendly resorts of Kerala offer a refreshing approach to tourists; they are located in some of the most beautiful and picturesque parts of the country.    Some of the top eco-friendly resorts in Munnar are as follows: Nature Zone Resort, Munnar Nature Zone Resort in Munnar is a perfect blend of nature and wildlife. It is believed to be one of the leading eco-friendly accommodations in Munnar. The picturesque resort nestled on the Kannan Devan is the ideal spot to get acquainted with nature in its serene beauty. Trekking and Nature Walks are some of the activities offered to tourists. The open-air conferencing under the trees, negligible use of plastics and recycled waste are some of the factors that make this property one of the leadi

Echo Point Munnar - An Amazing Trekking Spot

We all love nature and very excited to visit places which are extremely beautiful. Munnar is one of them. Munnar is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty where everybody falls in love with her charm. It is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above mean sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains. There are so many places in Munnar that highlight the scenic beauty. About 15 km from Munnar lies the famous Echo Point. Popular for its natural echo phenomenon, one can always see the area full of eager visitors throughout the year. At an altitude of about 600 ft, people love taking a walk in the lush greenery surrounding the place. It is an ideal picnic spot near to Top Station Munnar. Top station, located at about 32 km from Munnar at an altitude of 1,700 metres is the highest point in Munnar and is located on the Munnar – Kodaikanal road. From the

Things to consider before choosing resorts or hotels in Munnar

Everybody likes to go for a holiday. It is a time to relax, have fun and to get away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. They're probably the reasons why nowadays most people go on holiday.  We can take rest and enjoy a lot with our friends and family. While planning for a holiday the first thing we all think is about the destination and stay.  Your holiday destination can be found easily but it is very difficult to find a perfect resort or hotel to stay in. Munnar is one of the top tourist destinations in Kerala with scenic natural beauty everywhere. Nothing can be compared with the unexplainable beauty of Munnar.  So if you are planning to spend your holidays at Munnar then some of the factors that you should consider before choosing the resorts in Munnar are as follows: Location Obviously, this is one of your top concerns. Is it close to whatever it is you want to be close to? Tourist attractions? The conference? The airport? Transportation? Ma

Famous Wildlife Sanctuaries Near Munnar Hotels

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary In the banks of Periyar Lake lays the pride of Kerala – The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. This is a protected area placed in the Idukki and Pathanamthitta districts of Kerala. The sanctuary which borders with Tamil Nadu is located in the Cardamom and Pandhalam hills in the Western Ghats. The wildlife sanctuary is also famous for its tiger reserve and elephant reserve. Out of the total protected area of 925 sq km, the 350 sq km was declared as a national park in the year 1982. Often this park is addressed as either Periyar wildlife sanctuary or Thekkady. Apart from Elephants, the other animals can be found in the Periyar Sanctuary are Wild Pigs, Sambar, Gaur, Mouse Deer, Dole or Barking Deer, Indian Wild Dog and Tiger. There are, now estimated counts of 40 tigers in the Periyar National Park. The major four species of primates are also found at Periyar - the rare lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri Langur, Gee's Golden Langur, Common L

Must Visit Waterfalls in Munnar

When you plan to enjoy your holidays, then Munnar is the best option. It is known as the “Kashmir of Kerala” because of its superb cool climate. And it consists of many tourist destinations to make your journey memorable. Among them, the picturesque waterfalls of Munnar are the most attractive and unique sight to visit. Lakkam Waterfalls It is actually a five minutes drive from the Munnar to the closest waterfall, Lakkam waterfalls. It is located in the Munnar-Marayoor route, and is surrounded by ‘Vaga trees’. The waterfall originates from the Eravikulam Plateau. Though the stream creates lots of cascades, most of them are inaccessible. But, due to its visual treat, this destination is one of the most preferred destinations for the tourists . Nyayamakadu Waterfalls This waterfall is located at a distance of 10 Kms from Munnar.  Nyayamakadu Waterfalls is one of the highest cascading falls in Kerala. It is located on Munnar - Udamalpet road close to the entrance of Era

Top 5 Spices of Munnar

Munnar is such a beautiful place in Kerala, which cannot be portrayed in a single canvas. Everything and anything here will make us excited. Munnar got its name from its strategic location at the confluence of three rivers – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala Rivers. The refreshing breeze, mountains covered with mist and acres of tea plantations, beautiful valleys and mud roads between tea gardens and some adventurous ride through the hairpin curves would definitely be enthralling to anyone, and that is exactly why Munnar is one among the most loved hill stations in India and Munnar Tourism is well known. It is set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district. The beautiful sights of acres and acres of lush green tea plantations will make us realize that we have at last reached Munnar and of course, the place is so much known for its tea estates. You can go for nature walks , bird watching treks , taste the various spices and breathe in the fragrant air while explorin

Kurinjimala Sanctuary in Munnar: Paradise of Neelakurinji Flowers

Kurinjimala Sanctuary covers an areas of Idukki district as well as Vattavada and Kottakamboor villages in Devikulam Taluk. The declaration of the sanctuary was made by the Kerala Forest Minister Benoy Viswam at the Neelakurinji Fest at Munnar on October 7, 2006. Kurinjimala Sanctuary protects the approximately 32 sq.km core habitat of the endangered Neelakurinji plant. It is the only Sanctuary of its kind in South India declared for the conservation of the flowering shrub Nilakurinji (Strobilanthus kunthianus), that blooms gregariously once in 12 years. The name of the sanctuary is derived from the word Kurinjimala, which means the mountain of Kurinji flowers. The Kurinjimala Sanctuary is famous for the Neelakurinji Plantation. Neelakurinji a blue flower that grows in abundance in the Idduki and Munnar region. Much of the Sanctuary is gifted with high altitude sholas and montane grasslands. Evergreen and deciduous forests are also found in the lower altitudes. Mostly, the san

The Tata Tea Museum in Munnar - Top Attractions in Munnar

Munnar is one of the most beautiful places in the state of Kerala in South India. Munnar is also well known for its tea plantations. The Tata Tea Museum in Munnar showcases and highlights some of the fine and fascinating aspects on the evolution and growth of tea plantations in this particular part of the state of Kerala. Tata Tea has opened up the Tata Tea Museum at Munnar. The Tata Tea Museum houses many photographs, curios and machineries. The plantations played a huge role in attracting people to the area and has become one of the main activities in Munnar hotels . Tea Museum, previously known as Tata Tea Museum, is currently operated by Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company (P) Ltd, which is a spin-off company from Tata Tea Ltd in 2005. This is one of the most visited attractions in Munnar . Your visit to Munnar hill station will not complete without spending some time in the Tea Museum, exploring the history of the Tea plantations. The museum set up at the Nallathanni E

Munnar: The Summer Resort of British into The Summer Resort of World

The summer resort of the British government in South India turns to the summer resort of World . Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. The early inhabitants of the region are members of the Muthuvan tribal community. However, it remained a wild and unexplored landscape till the latter half of 19th century when ambitious planters from as far as Europe started plantations here.  In both Malayalam and Tamil, the word Munnar means three rivers, as it is merging place of three mountain streams. The Duke of Wellington was the first prominent person to visit Munnar. Munnar was once the summer capital of the British in southern India. Munnar was developed to cultivate tea plants by British although it was first discovered by Scottish planters. In the early developmental stages, only Tamilians worked there as few Malayalis inhabited in that area Munnar. Munnar has an ancient history and prehistoric relics that ca