Wednesday, August 17, 2011

5 Reasons Why I Love to Visit Munnar Again and Again

Munnar hill stations are one of the most perfect holiday destinations in Kerala and you would not become bored of Munnar despite visiting it frequently.  In my experience I have visited Munnar around 12 times so far and I still love to visit Munnar again and again. Most of the people have this same experience as they never get tired of visiting Munnar. Munar tour packages and plans always thrill everyone due to various factors and at the peak of the tourist season in Munnar you can see travellers from across the World visiting this beautiful hill stations.

Here are 5 of the major reasons that make Munnar hill stations one of my favourite tourist destinations in Kerala.

1) Natural Beauty
Natural beauty has been the hall mark of Munnar and it is one of the major reason why Munnar hill stations attract a huge amount of travellers. You would always love to watch the natural beauty of Munnar and it would always offer you a good photo session. The photos of Munnar hills which looks like covered by green blanket are a treat for all and you cannot experience this amazing beauty in any other part of Kerala. The natural beauty also offers a perfect Munnar sightseeing experience.

2) Cool Climate
Munnar's cool climate and weather conditions had made it the summer destination for the British rulers in the past and still the amazing climate in Munnar makes it a top tourist destination in Kerala. The hill stations of Munnar experiences a cool climate throughout the year and is also known as the "Kashmir of the South".

3) Rich Flora and Fauna
Munnar boasts of a rich and amazing range of flora and Fauna and you can see some of the most rare and unique plant and animal species in Munnar.  Munnar also has a well-known wildlife sanctuary which attracts a lot of travellers. The neelakurinji flower species which blossoms once in every 12 years.

4) Affordable Accommodation
Even though there are a number of top class hotels and resorts in Munnar, you would not find any difficulty in getting an affordable accommodation. The reason is that there are a lot of economy hotels and lodges which makes accommodation in Munnar affordable to all.

5) Trekking Spots
Munnar is one of the major adventure destinations in Kerala and one of the major adventure item that I have enjoyed in Munnar is trekking. There are some exceptional trekking spots in Munnar which would give you a memorable adventure experience.

Monday, August 8, 2011

5 Beautiful Photos of Munnar Tea Plantations

The tea plantations in Munnar are one of the major factor that adds beauty to this amazing hill station. The tea plantations have been there for a long time and these tea plantation looks like a green blanket covering Munnar. The picturesque tea plantations in Munnar also offers jobs to a large number of people. Majority of  the tea plantations have been overtaken by TATA Tea Company, but still these tea plantations are one of the major attractions of Munnar Hills.

Whenever you hear the name "Munnar", the images of the tea plantations are the first thing that runs to your mind. The tea plantations at Munnar is a photographer's delight and the atmosphere around these tea plantation is one the most perfect for a romantic holiday session. At the tea plantation you can see the workers collecting the leaf for further processing and you will understand how difficult it is to get the tea powder in the form of what you get from a shop.

Lets have a look at 5 of the most beautiful photos of Munnar tea plantation which I have got from some other sources on the net. Hope you enjoy it.





Saturday, August 6, 2011

5 Amazing Photos of Munnar Hills

Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill station in south India and is among Kerala's top tourist destination. Munnar hill station has a pleasant climate except for the monsoon seasons and has everything to make a perfect hill station vacation spot. Exploring Munnar is a never ending process as Munnar hills has a lot to offer for the tourists.

Here are some of the good photos of Munnar, which was taken by one of my friend during his trip to Munnar hills. I would like to share 5 of the best photos og Munnar hill station that he took while on his trip to Munnar. Hope you all enjoy this.


Monday, August 1, 2011

Asiatic Elephants at Eravikulam, Munnar (Video)


Eravikulam National Park is one of the major attractions of Munnar. The national park in the hill stations of Munnar is home to a wide variety of wild animals and birds. One such amazing wild animal species is the Asiatic elephants that are present at Eravikulam national park in Munnar.

The Asiatic elephants at Munnar are one of the best wildlife scenes to be viewed and people travel to Eravikulam to have a glimpse of these Asiatic elephants. There elephants roam about in the forest in groups and at times they may turn violent. But most of the time the Asiatic elephants in Munnar turn violent due to some provocations which is created by human beings. While going through Youtube video clips, I saw a small but beautiful video clip and thought to share it on my blog. Hope you enjoy this video by indiavideo.org.