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Nallathanni and Kundala. The hill station in Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen.
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Munnar God's own country is known for its serenity
and remarkable beauty. Set amidst thriving
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green tea plantations, exotic wildlife and Feb
A mesmerising hill station in Idukki
clear trout streams, Munnar is a delight for Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen.
district, Munnar was the favored
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British rulers in the colonial days. major tourist attractions. Situated amidst
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forested hills and jungles, Atukkad Waterfall
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Famous For : City is another major attraction. The lush
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creates a site to behold. A blue flower
Munnar is not just Kerala’s most sought- known as ‘Strobilanthus’ blooms once in two Apr
after hill resort, it is also the centre of the years and is only found in this region. Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen,
umbrella.
state’s tea growing district, aptly known as  
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the High Range. In Tamil, moon aar literally 21.10000038 17.20000076
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means ‘three rivers’, a reference to the
streams around whose confluence the town Munnar is in a valley hemmed in by hills. May
grew. The Nallthanni and Kundale streams Many of its attractions are to be found on its Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,
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flow into the Muthirapuzha River here. Tea outskirts, within a radius of 30 km from the
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is Munnar’s claim to fame. More than 12,000 town. All these places are part of the 21.39999961
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hectares of lush, manicured tea fields form Munnar experience, and are linked to it by
an irresistible canvas against which local bus, taxis and autos along a network of Jun
honeymooners pose. Stately eucalyptus excellent roads. Contact DTPC for Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen,
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plantations, which fuel the many tea information and bookings, trekking,
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factories in the vicinity, sway gently in the sightseeing, tickets for boating at Mattupetty 20.29999923
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wind, their fragrance wafting over Munnar.
And shola trees hug the mist-shrouded Jul
hillsides, sheltering many endangered Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen,
When To umbrella.
species of wildlife. For the more
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climbing the 8,841 ft Anaimudi, the highest
peak in India south of the Himalaya, which
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Munnar is situated at the confluence of
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19.60000038 17.20000076 Towards Mattuppetty, Munnar, KDHP House, Munnar, Kerala,
1469727°C 2939453°C Past the dense jungles of Munnar, enroute
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Sep to Pallivasal, lies the cascading Attukal
A point that is just popular for its scenic Waterfalls. The cascading plunge of the
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umbrella. backgrounds and the picture perfect quality, waterfalls can be seen from afar. As you get
Max: Min: Rain: 210.0mm Photo Point is closer to the falls you can see the pearly On a trip to Munnar? If you are, you
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1469727°C 7060547°C quite literally 'THE' photo point white water streaming and flowing down, cannot not visit the legacy of the grand tea
of Munnar and surrounding areas. The tea twisting, turning and shooting past, over and planting district in Idukki’s high ranges. Visit
Oct
gardens in the background and the big silver under massive smooth, glistening boulders Kannan Devi Tea Museum, the first tea
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umbrella. oak trees around the place make a perfect as it makes it journey downstream.  museum of the country displaying the
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2939453°C 7060547°C send to your family in the holiday season. and industry, which began with a simple tea
roller and has grown to the present day fully
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The small rivulets and rolling hills are few of automated tea factory of Madupatty. The
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umbrella. the other elements that are not to be plantation has become one of the major
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7060547°C 2939453°C know what is the best part? The best part is through a narrow wooden bridge. Ice cold, Munnar. A visit to the Tea Museum is an
that you don't have to even pose a lot for the water gushes around in a steady insightful experience. Run by
Dec the pictures here; the sheer beauty of the cadence with mist rising and at times the Kanan Devan Hills Plantations now (it’s not
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umbrella. place will make up for everything. A little entire region around the waterfall becomes a Tata Tea plantation anymore), the Tea
Max: Min: 19.5°C Rain: 64.0mm unfair but true.  foggy and translucent. The walk up to the Museum traces the evolution of the tea
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2939453°C waterfalls is a treat in itself. Towering hills
2 Attukal Waterfalls wrapped in green and blooming with adjacent tea-processing unit, one is
seasonal flowers fill the horizon as far as introduced to the stages of tea manufacture
What To you can stretch your gaze. If the water level and the intricacies of tea tasting.
is low you can walk up to the rocks and

SEE splash around in the water. Serene and


romantic, Attukal waterfalls is also an
5 Sights
excellent site for a spot of trekking.
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3 Kannan Devan Tea Museum The memorabilia at the museum includes


1 Photo Point the roller from 1905 - taking you back in
time. One of the museum's rooms offers
views of the ancient bungalow furniture,
magneto phone, cash safe, wooden bathtub,
Munnar - Udumalpet Road,
iron oven, etc. Another room houses
Marayoor, Kerala 685620, India
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antique office equipment like typewriters


Bodinayakanur, Kottagudi, Munnar, 1 Cafe Royale- Copper Castle Munnar, Kerala, 685612, India
and EPABS of the 1909 telephone system,
Tamil Nadu 625582, India
which were used in the high ranges. Don't +91-4865-230456
forget to attend the tea tasting sessions Located at a distance of 35 kilometres from
Munnar,  Serving an interesting cocktail of dishes,
here.  
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate is situated Rapsy Restaurant would have been an easy
on the precipitous ridge above the scorching place to miss had it not been teeming with
plains of Tamil Nadu. The highest reputed people the way it does!
4 Lakkam Waterfalls
tea estate, it is around 8000 feet above the
sea level. The estate is known for producing The place delivers on all that it promises
excellent flavorsome teas and is popular when it comes to Indian dishes and also
world over for the highest tea production. does great interpretations of international
Tea factory was established in the middle of favourites. Recommendations here include
the estate more than 70 years back and it Roasted Beef, Malabar Paranthas and Mint
still uses traditional techniques, that serve Tea.
as a draw for tea connoisseurs. The Kannan Devan Hills, Munnar, Kerala
technique used is a seven step process
3 Royal Retreat
+91-4865-230633
which involves withering, rolling, sieving,
Munnar Udumalpet Road, Marayoor,
fermenting, drying, fiber extraction and Cafe Royale-Copper Castle serves
Munnar, Kerala 685620, India
finally grading. The reputation of the estate delicious Chinese, Indian and Continental
Lakkam Waterfalls can be gauged from the fact that in 2005, it cuisines for their guests.
is another of the natural wonder that the won the Southern Tea Competition of the
beautiful city of Munnar and its Golden Leaf India Awards. Apart from the 2 Rapsy Restaurant
surroundings have to offer. Located at a excellent production, it is also known for
point which is only a 5-minute drive from alluring panoramic views of the rugged
the Munnar-Marayoor road, this spot is mountains combined with the rejuvenating
perfect for clicking some awesome pictures fresh breeze. People here lead a simple life
with your loved ones. Nestled amidst Vaga which generally revolves around their home Kannan Devan Hills, A M Road,
Trees, this waterfall originates from and work.  Munnar, Kerala, India
Eravikulam Plateau and offers a beautiful
sight to behold.   +91-4865-231112
Where To
A simple restaurant that serves fresh, finger
5 Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
Eat licking food, Royal Retreat has perfected
each dish on it's menu in all the years it has
5 Places been in Munnar.
Main Bazaar, State Highway 17,
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Sit in the relaxed garden setting and soak in


all the greenery around while you wait for 5 Eastend
your meal to come. When eating here, make
sure the Okra Masala is a part of your order,
and if you are a lover of non vegetarian fare,
do try their Allepey Fish Curry as well!

4 SN Restaurant

Eastend Munnar, Temple Road,


Munnar, Kerala, 685612, India

+91-4865-230451

When yummy food and a courteous staff


Hotel SN Tourist Home, 94, MSA comes together, you are surely in for a great
Road, Idukki, Munnar, Kerala, dining time! The Eastend Restaurant offers
685612, India buffet as  well as ala carte for the
+91-4865-230312 convenience of its customers. The 
range of cuisines served here includes
Get a taste of the best thalis from all over Chinese, continental, North Indian and
India at SN Annexe! Apart from Rajasthani, South Indian, but what really stands out is
Gujarati and Punjabi thaalis you can also their authentic Kerala fare.
dive into a host of other vegetarian delights
like Spinach curry amongst others. The place also serves alcoholic beverages
and the finest wines to complement your
The restaurant is painted a happy tangerine meal and make for a holistic dining
colour, and your mood lifts as soon as you experience.
are a couple of steps inside the place. The
staff is attentive and effecient and the chefs
also dish out great meals. The Masala chai
here is really famous, do have a cup before
leaving!
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Quick

LOCATE
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See
A: Photo Point
B: Attukal Waterfalls
C: Kannan Devan Tea Museum
D: Lakkam Waterfalls
E: Kolukkumalai Tea Estate

Accommodation
F: Clouds Land
G: Swiss County
H: Mushroom Valley
I: Clouds Land
J: Swiss County
K: Mushroom Valley
L: Clouds Land
M: Swiss County
N: Mushroom Valley

Food
O: Cafe Royale- Copper Castle
P: Rapsy Restaurant
Q: Royal Retreat
R: SN Restaurant
S: Eastend

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