Munnar is a perfect place to visit if one has tourism on their mind and is planning a trip to India, having picturesque beauty in Munnar’s appealing hill stations to start off with. The scenery in Munnar is not the only enchanting part of the hill station. The absolute stillness one can feel while surrounded by the verdant tea plantations sprawled across the hills is something that’s hard to feel anywhere else. All and all Munnar is a beautiful combination of different landscapes along with the pleasant experience of the tea gardens, making it an appealing location for anybody wanting to connect with nature or looking for adventures.
The tale of budding British interest in Munnar during the colonial period due to its appeal as a site to cultivate tea marks the beginning of Munnar becoming the tea garden paradise that it is today. These areas are now filled with massive tea plantations, creating a visual of endless hilly landscapes covered by tea leaves. As one passes through different tea plantations, the soft sound of leaves rattling all over and the smell of the tea induces a sense of calmness and peace.
From the garden tea leaves, Munnar unfolds its entire spirit of thrill. The hills are enticing and pose risks that they can’t resist. Trekking is available for guests allowing them to discover the untouched treasures of the Western Ghat mountains. Hikers can start their trek through dense forests, cloudy dips and even icy grass lands, all to find the hills dotted with watchtowers, that show all that the surrounding hills have to offer.
Moving on, Munnar also boasts of the presence of some breathtaking waterfalls that adorn her. Stunningly beautiful and luscious, both sprout from the hilly landscape where they can be found. Just a few of the incredible sights this region has to offer are the breathtaking Athirappilly Falls and the mighty Lakkam Waterfalls. But more than the waterfalls, Munnar’s abundant wildlife life delights naturalists – who would like to glimpse some rare hobbits flora found in the Eravikulam National Park and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Munnar’s weather consist of a pleasant mixture of the two factors, coolness and foggy morning or late evenings. In fact when you blend the two together what you get is rather astonishing. Munnar turns into a fairytale, soft gentle clouds that glide across the surface turns the place surreal. And if that isn’t enough to take your breathe away, the Neelakurinji flowers that blossom once every 12 years make it a paintings.
Cultural and Culinary Delights: And apart from nature’s beauty, Munnar also gives a glimpse and an opportunity to taste the culture and food of Kerala. Interact with the friendly and welcoming people of the area, get a glimpse of their culture, and taste the real food of Kerala. Also try to pay a visit to the nearby spice bazaar, which is filled with the spices used in making delicious foods of Kerala.
Munnar with its mesmerizing tea gardens and its combination of the nature filled sightseeing and adventure trips in the Western Ghats is a treat for all those who want to “get away” from the hustle and bustle of city life. So whether you are looking for peace and quiet in tea scented hills or an adrenaline rush in the great outdoors of Munnar, or the many tea forests and captivating hill stations, Munnar is one of the most beautiful places in the world that will be etched in your memory forever.
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