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Travel Guide >> Munnar Travel GuideMunnar Travel GuideMunnar is a serene hill station in the Kannan Devan hills. For those who do not want to be surrounded by crowds, Munnar is one of the best destinations that could be selected. The place has greenery, lakes, reservoirs and some of the highest tea estates in the world. The place also has good facilities for adventure sports. Munnar is located in the eastern part of Kerala at an altitude of 1524 meters.Accommodation and Connectivity The nearest airport and railhead from Munnar is Kochi at a distance of 130 kms. However, Munnar has good road connectivity with the rest of the state. Both Madurai and Coimbatore are at a time distance of 6 hours from Munnar. As Munnar does not witness any heavy rush of tourists, finding accommodation is not much of a problem. However, during the peak season, it is always advisable to be on the safer side by booking accommodation well in advance. Tourist Attractions The Virgin Forests and Tea Plantations Munnar provides a great panoramic view of the unadulterated forests and hills. Quiet walks and hiking around this small hill station offers an unique experience. The lush green tea estates of Munnar offer another thrilling experience to the tourist. One can witness and learn the entire tea making process right from plucking to processing and packaging of tea at the Kundale tea plantation. Anaimudi Anaimudi, the highest peak of Southern India at an altitude of 2,695 m from the sea level can be viewed from Munnar. Christ Church The Christ Church constructed by the British in the year 1910 has been built entirely with stone and fitted with stain glass windows. There are a number of brass plaques in memory of the earlier tea planters of the town. National Adventure Foundation It becomes almost mandatory to make a mention of The National Adventure Foundation while listing the attractions of Munnar. The foundation conducts courses on paragliding for the adventure lover. Boating in the sparkling lakes of Munnar is another option available for the tourists. Excursion Delights Evarikulam National Park 16 kms from Munnar is the beautiful Evarikulam National Park. The park is the home of elephants, lion-tailed macaque and the Nilgiri tahr, a rare mountain goat. The adjoining Rajamala Hills can also be explored. Marayoor A place with an abundance of sandalwood tress, Marayoor at a distance of 42 km from Munnar is also visited by a large number of tourists.
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