Munnar
Situated 1600 m above sea level in the Idukki district, Munnar bestows you panoramic views of sprawling tea gardens, misty hills, lush landscapes, picturesque towns and an array of holiday options.
A prime tourist attraction in Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park. Famed for its endangered inhabitant, the Nilgiri Tahr, Eravikulam offers trekking and camping facilities for travellers. Munnar is also known for Neelakurinji, a rare plant that flowers only once in twelve years. The hills and valleys bathed in hues of blue is indeed a spectacle to watch.
Other tourist attractions in Munnar are Anamudi Peak, Mattupetti Dam, Echo Point, Marayoor, Kanthaloor, Meesapulimala, Top Station, Anayirangal, TeaMuseum etc.
Contact
District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC)
Civil Station, Kuyilimala
Painavu P.O., Idukki
Email: info@dtpcidukki.com
Getting there
Thiruvonamahotsavam at Thrikkakkara Vamana Moorthy Temple
The temple is considered the epicentre of Onam celebrations across Kerala.
Feast of Vallarpadathamma
Annually the church witnesses the participation of a large number of people from around the globe.
Malayattoor Perunnal
Thousands of devotees immersed in prayers carrying wooden crosses of different sizes and ambling up a hill; a whole village getting decked up and readying itself to welcome these pilgrims.
Aranmula Thiruvonathoni
Once a year, the River Pamba gets enlivened as an elaborately decorated snake boat glides across its placid waters bearing the provisions for a grand feast
Triprayar Pooram Purappadu & Uthram Vilakku
Pooram Purappadu, Uthram Vilakku and Vrischika Ekadasi are the popular festivals
Vrischikam Festival at Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple
Discover the thrills & chills of festivities here!
Munnar - the Hill Station of Kerala in Idukki
Munnar situated at the confluence of three mountain streams is one of the most popular hill stations located in Idukki district, Kerala. Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi peak, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Chinnakanal, Anayirangal, Top Station, Tea Museum are some of the major places to visit in Munnar.
Munnar, Hill station, Idukki, Kerala, India
Munnar, a popular hill station located in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
Eravikulam National Park and Eco tourism Activities
Eravikulam National Park near Munnar is perhaps the most beautiful forest patches in Kerala. Nilgiri Tahr, Neelkurinji, Atlas moth are some of the wonders that await you at Eravikulam. This national park is the natural habitation of Varayadu. Eravikulam and its forest offers so many eco-tourism activities. A trek from Lakhom falls to Pakkumarathey and a stay here would be a perfect night out in these woods.
