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Munnar Hill Station is one of the renowned hill stations of India and specially a popular hill station of South India. It is situated on the Western Ghats in the state of Kerala, and is covered by lakes, forests, reservoirs and tea estates. It is known as Nature Lover's Paradise. Munnar Hill Station is at an altitude of 5000 feet to 8000 feet above sea level. There is a confluence of three rivers in this region, which are, Nallathani, Mudrapuzha and Kundala. Munnar Hill Station was the summer resort of the Britishers of South India.
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Munnar receives heavy rainfall during June to September. The best time to visit Munnar Hill Station is all throughout the year except the monsoon months from June to September. To reach Munnar Hill Station, you can go by road, air or rail. The nearest airport is at a distance of 130 km from Munnar. Cochin- Kochi is the nearest railway station. It is also well connected with other parts of Kerala and Coimbatore and Madurai in Tamil Nadu, through road network.
Munnar Hill Station is made a renowned hill resort town by the tea plantations, lawns, picture book towns and good holiday facilities. Anamudi, the highest peak of South India is ideal for trekking. The high ranges in Munnar Hill Station were previously known as Kannan Devan Hills, named after the landlord in Anchand Valley. The mostly cultivated crops in Munnar are coffee and tea. Among the flora and fauna of Munnar Hill Station, Neelkurinji is the famous one which blossom only once in 12 years, it was last seen in 2006. the blue hills of Western Ghats in their full glory are visible from the Kerala backwaters and also in other tours of Kerala.
Munnar Hill Station is also favorite hill station for adventure tourists. Facilities of birdwatching, trekking, rock climbing, camping, fishing, hand gliding and parasailing are available.
The tourist attractions of Munnar Hill Station are:
- Rajamala
- Mattupetty
- Eravikulam National Park
- Echo Point
- Anamudi
There are variety of hotels in Munnar Hill Station. You will also find budget hotels along with 5 star to 3 star and economy class ones.
To know more about hill station destinations in India, keep browsing placesinindia.com
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