HillStations

Munnar hill station is in Kerala, about 140km away from Kochi. The climate here is very cool throughout the year (0 to 25 degrees at extremes). Munnar hill station is also well known for tea plantations. Tea was first cultivated in 1877 by Turner. Today it is owned by the Tata Group of Companies. Munnar also has a particular species of flowers that blossom every 12 years, called…

Atlas, the largest moth in the world is found at Munnar. Nilgiri Thar, an endangered species of mountain goats, is also found here. So also are leopards and tigers. Elephants and langurs roam freely around here. Bird lovers won’t be left out – there’s a sanctuary where you will find woodpeckers, parakeets, Ceylon Frogmouths, etc.

Top Station is supposed to be the highest peak of Munnar and you will have a feeling as if you’re amongst the clouds. Echo point is also very nearby. Another great family picnic spot is the Mattupetti Dam where you can hire a speedboat for a ride. Horses are also available around…

Tea plantations, gardens, Mattupetti Dam, Top Station, the waterfall, the mist, etc are some of the things covered by the videos of Munnar on this page. Keep visiting for more updates…

Map of Munnar, Kerala. Get your directions from here.