The exotic hill station of Munnar is located in the Idukki district of God’s Own Country, Kerela. Perched atop an altitude of 6000ft, Munnar was the favourite summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Surrounded by vast expanse of rolling green tea plantations, it is a prime tea-growing town of Kerela. There are 13 tea estates in and around Munnar, most of which are owned by Tata Group's Kannan Devan Tea Estate.
Situated near the highest Peak of Western Ghats, Anaimudi, Munnar is endowed with breathtaking natural beauty and has refreshing climate, which attract honeymooners and tourists throughout the year. This beautiful hill station is also renowned for the very rare Neelakurunji flower, which blooms once in every twelve year.
Other tourist attractions in Munnar: Pothamedu, Devikulam, Mattupetty Lake, Rajmala, Chithirapuram, Nyayamakad, Attukal, Pallivasal, Echo Point
As a major hill resort, Munnar offers plenty of accommodation options ranging from top luxury hotels and resorts to budget ones. There are limited options for shoestring budget travellers. The hotels in Munnar are either fringed along the main roads or located in the market area. Few of the upscale hotels and resorts are located in the outskirts of the town midst the lush green surroundings. The rooms offered by Munnar hotels range from standard rooms, to executive rooms, cottages and suites, which are beautifully decorated to provide every comfort, including 24 hours room service, IDD facility, Satellite TV and laundry.
The luxury hotels in Munnar are renowned for their multi cuisine restaurants where guests can pamper their palate with lip smacking cuisines and desserts. The well-stocked bars offer best cocktails, mock tails, and wide variety of other exotic drinks.
Munnar hotels not only cater to leisure travellers but also offer excellent business facilities for corporate travellers. The hotels have good business centers and meeting rooms, that have projector, fax machines, secretarial service on request, Internet connectivity etc. The banquet halls are ideal for organizing s mall parties and functions. Most of the hotels in Munnar also have tour desk, which organize sightseeing trips and excursions for the guests. Other facilities provided by Munnar hotels include swimming pool, fitness center, indoor games, car rental, car parking, currency exchange, shopping arcade, safe deposit lockers, coffee shop etc. |
