Munnar, a beautiful hill station home to most enchanting countrysides

Munnar, a beautiful hill station in the Western Ghats of Kerala, is a perfect holiday destination. Home to different unique tourist attractions from the British colonial era as well as the modern days, the place ensures that one gets to spend a wonderful vacation. Head to the place to relish it for real!

Hill stations in India are popular tourist destination in the country. After all, the 2,400 kilometers long Himalayas traverse through the country from the north towards the east. While, the hill stations across the north and east regions of the country remain the most sought after tourist destinations, there are several other enchanting hill stations in other parts of the nation that are at often times dominated by popular hill stations of the north. A large part of the nation is occupied by the Western Ghats that extends from Satpura Mountain Range in the north and ends after reaching Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the two southernmost states on the subcontinent. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has a stretch of about 1600 k.m. Within the long stretch there exist numerous hill stations like Matheran, Mahabaleshwar, Lonavala, Kodagu, Wayanad, Ponmudi, etc. that, in any way, are not less magical than any of the popular hill stations in Northern Himalayas.

Amongst the different hill stations in the Western Ghats, Munnar is a beautiful place, splendid of nature, and the closest derivation to a "heaven on Earth". It is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala, the land of infinite coconut trees, at an average height of about 6000 ft. above the sea level. There is no point of doubting the popularity of the place as it remains busy with tourists year long. Since, there is always a horde of tourists in the place, so it is advisable to inquire about the hotel rooms, for instance, Oyo rooms Munnar, well in advance and then plan the tour accordingly. As there is a large enough concentration of hotels, lodges, guest houses, etc. in the place so finding a room will not be that inconvenient.

Getting into the hill station is easy. Munnar is about 110 k.m. from Aluva, 130 k.m. Ernakulam, and 135 k.m. from Madurai, which are well equipped with modern railway stations. Besides, there are two international airports within the distance of 150 k.m. from the place. Mother Nature has blessed the place in abundance and it is no exaggeration to say that Munnar is a "love at first sight". From the surroundings, it is quite easy to sum up that the place is rather a pleasant mix of old world and modern era. Munnar has undiluted verdant hills, clean riverine, beautiful countryside, heritage structures, medieval colonial bungalows, street squares, etc. On the other hand, the modern aspect of the place is made up of hotels, tour offices, treks, upcoming markets, etc. The main tourist attractions that you are expected to visit while you are in the town: Anamudi Peak, Attukal Falls, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Kuthumkal Waterfalls, Nyayamakad, Pothamedu, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Tata Tea Museum, etc.

To sum up all, being a highly tranquil place and full of unexampled tourist attractions, Munnar is an ideal destination to visit. It is one of the places that are best when explored by oneself. Head to the place for a relaxed vacation and pick from the best cheap hotels in Munnar, they are available in plenty.

Sandeep is an experienced travel consultant, who enjoys travelling and loves to write about the destinations he has been to and shares his experience. He also writes about travel tips, world's best holiday destinations, best hotels in a destination,