Munnar Tourism Seasons (2015 - 2016) Kicks Off in Style

The monsoon rains have moved on and from now on there will not be the presence of heavy and non-stop rains in Kerala till the next monsoon season. So from a traveller's point of view, everything is well set for a perfect tourism season in Kerala. When we talk about the tourism season in Kerala during the months of December to February, the first place that comes to our mind is the Munnar Hill Station, which is well known for its amazing natural beauty, cool climatic conditions and its tranquility.

The months of December to February makes Munnar a perfect place to visit as the hill station will be experiencing a cool and chilling climatic conditions during this time. The misty fog and the bone chilling climatic condition in Munnar is something that makes this place a great summer retreat center in south India. Tourists from different parts of the world can be seen visiting Munnar during this time to enjoy its amazing natural beauty and resources.

The tea plantations that covers majority of the hills in Munnar becomes more beautiful during this time and so does the other natural resources such as lakes, ponds, caves and waterfalls. The hill station might become over-crowded during this time, but again you can really feel relaxed when compared with the busy and hectic life in the urban areas. Munnar is considered to be the best place for you to spend some calm and memorable time with your friends or family.

There are also plenty of opportunity for sightseeing and nature treks in Munnar which helps you to enjoy the amazing beauty of this hill station in a much better way. There are also opportunities for viewing the wildlife resources of Munnar and one of the best place to see wild animals is the Eravikulam National Park where you can see a number of wildlife species especially the  endangered Nilgiri Thar.

If you are looking for some fun and adventure in Munnar, then there are a lot of potential adventure activities in Munnar. Some of the major adventure activities include trekking, hiking, paragliding, boating, off-road biking etc. Most of the adventure activities in Munnar are considered to be relatively safe and hence there is a huge rush of travellers taking part in various adventure activities in Munnar.

Munar is well connected to the other major cities by road and this is the only means of transportation that can help you reach this beautiful hill station in Kerala.The nearest airport and railway stations are almost around more than 120 kilometers away. The nearest  airport is the Cochin International Airport and the nearest railway station is at Aluva. So once you reach the railway station or the airport, you can hire a taxi or any other public transportation services to reach Munnar.

Getting an accommodation in Munnar during the peak tourism season is more difficult than getting an accommodation in Goa, Chennai, Ooty, Delhi, Shimla or any other major tourist destinations in India. But if you plan wisely ahead of your tour date, you might not find any difficulty in getting an accommodation in Munnar. Because, without a proper accommodation in Munnar, things will become more difficult for you and might prevent you from enjoying your trip to Munnar in a better way. So always plan and schedule your tour to Munnar in advance so as to make your trip more comfortable and memorable.

Adventure Off Road Biking At Munnar

Munnar is one of the most amazing and exotic hill stations in India and is well known for its natural beauty and resources. People from different places visit Munnar to enjoy its scenic beauty, tea plantations, lakes, waterfalls and more. But one area which is yet to be utilized fully is the potentiality of adventure activities at Munnar. Munnar is one of the best place for adventure activities and the tourism department needs to take necessary steps in improving the scope of adventure tourism in Munnar.

One such adventure activity that I enjoyed in Munnar is the off-road biking adventure at Pallivasal near Munnar. The adventure activity is offered by a adventure team named as "Fun Forest" and they have a large area of land which is considered as an amazing adventure spot. There are many adventure activities such as rope climbing, net climbing, horizontal ladder, Burma bridge, valley crossing, rock climbing, tyre walk etc.

But the off road biking on a quad bike was really the one that I opted for and really enjoyed the ride. The cost for a ride was Rs 500/ and the distance covers approximately around 1 km. But initially it is something worth and you will find it really amazing. So if you are an adventure enthusiast and is planning for a trip to Munnar, I highly recommend you to take the Quad Bike adventure and other activities at the "Fun Forest" at Pallivasal.

The address of this adventure park is given below.
Fun Forest Adventure Park
2nd Mile, Pallivasal
Munnar, Idukki
Kerala.
Pin - 685565
Ph - +91 8943355441
     +91 894335543
Website - http://www.munnarfunforest.com/
email   - info@munnarfunforest.com

Here are videos of my friends enjoying a quad bike off road adventure activity at Fun Forest, Munnar. Hope you enjoy it.

Munnar Hills - An ideal Destination for Nature Lovers

As you your journey to Munnar stars in a taxi along the hills towards Munnar hills, you will be much delighted to see the amazing sight of the snake road that you see below the hills. Once you go around and climb towards the hill station in Munnar you will be feeling an amazing travel experience which you have not felt ever in your life. The amazing Munnar hill station is situated at a height of 6000 ft and is tremendously gifted with the tranquil beauty of nature. Once you reach Munnar, you can feel that the weather suddenly turns cooler, the fogs travels over the mountains and the women plucking tea from the green tea gardens.

There are various beautiful resorts and hotels situated in and around Munnar which makes it easier to find a suitable accommodation.  During the monsoon season, the weather in Munnar is so cold and windy that and you need a sweater or jacket to keep you warm especially during the early mornings and late evenings. Once you reach this amazing hill station in Kerala, you will be able to enjoy the unique and vast flora and fauna than indulge over here. For those interested in trekking, adventure, nature viewing and animal watching activities, then the Eravikulam National Park which is around 15 km from Munnar is the most perfect destination. Situated at a height of 2695 metres you can hire a vehicle which takes you near the park, where you can spot some of the most unique animal species.

As you your journey to Munnar stars in a taxi along the hills towards Munnar hills, you will be much delighted to see the amazing sight of the snake road that you see below the hills. Once you go around and climb towards the hill station in Munnar you will be feeling an amazing travel experience which you have not felt ever in your life. The amazing Munnar hill station is situated at a height of 6000 ft and is tremendously gifted with the tranquil beauty of nature. Once you reach Munnar, you can feel that the weather suddenly turns cooler, the fogs travels over the mountains and the women plucking tea from the green tea gardens.

There are various beautiful resorts and hotels situated in and around Munnar which makes it easier to find a suitable accommodation.  During the monsoon season, the weather in Munnar is so cold and windy that and you need a sweater or jacket to keep you warm especially during the early mornings and late evenings. Once you reach this amazing hill station in Kerala, you will be able to enjoy the unique and vast flora and fauna than indulge over here. For those interested in trekking, adventure, nature viewing and animal watching activities, then the Eravikulam National Park which is around 15 km from Munnar is the most perfect destination. Situated at a height of 2695 metres you can hire a vehicle which takes you near the park, where you can spot some of the most unique animal species.

The hill station of Munnar is one of the best place for those interested in shopping eateries which include eateries that are available at Munnar only.  Some of the best things to shop in Munnar include nutmeg, pepper, cinnamon, tea and other spices.  The markets in Munnar are well known for their bakery items and homemade chocolates.  The home made chocolates do not have the look and feel of many other branded chocolates, but the taste of the home made chocolates in Munnar will prompt you to buy more.  There are also spices garden and flower gardens in Munnar where you can enjoy a great time enjoying the amazing spices and flowers that are available in Munnar.

Once you leave Munnar after your trip, make sure to make this travel experience a memorable one by taking enough photos of the amazing beauty of Munnar. These photos will be an inspiration for you to visit this amazing hill station again and again.
The hill station of Munnar is one of the best place for those interested in shopping eateries which include eateries that are available at Munnar only.  Some of the best things to shop in Munnar include nutmeg, pepper, cinnamon, tea and other spices.  The markets in Munnar are well known for their bakery items and homemade chocolates.  The home made chocolates do not have the look and feel of many other branded chocolates, but the taste of the home made chocolates in Munnar will prompt you to buy more.  There are also spices garden and flower gardens in Munnar where you can enjoy a great time enjoying the amazing spices and flowers that are available in Munnar.

Once you leave Munnar after your trip, make sure to make this travel experience a memorable one by taking enough photos of the amazing beauty of Munnar. These photos will be an inspiration for you to visit this amazing hill station again and again.

Munnar to Boost its Strawberry Farms

The amazing hills of Munnar could soon be wearing a new colour as around 3,500 farmers are preparing to take up the commercial cultivation of strawberry to a higher level.

The Kerala State Horticultural Mission (KSHM) has come up an amazing project to cultivate strawberry in around 750 acres of land and for this, Minister for Agriculture K.P. Mohanan states that this project would be taken up under the hi-tech farming scheme which is announced in the recent budget.

The Minister also said that the farmers were expected to earn much better returns by diversifying into the high-value crop such as Strawberries and this  initiative is mainly because the cold climate in Munnar offers the most conducive environment for Strawberry farming.  Government has plans to extend the project to other parts of the Kerala by providing mist irrigation facility. A few planters in Nelliampathy in the Northern Kerala have already experimented with strawberry farming and tasted success.

KSHM Director  K. Prathapan said that the Rs.6-crore strawberry project was designed to provide the best value addition and market linkage for farmers. Horticorp will be procuring the strawberries from the farmers and Kudumbasree units will take up the responsibility of processing the fresh fruit. KSHM had identified a team of women for the same and they will be sent to the Central Food Technological Research Institute in Mysore, for training in fruit processing. The Vegetable and Fruit Promotion Council Keralam (VFPCK)  will help in  organising the farmers into societies.

On behalf of the project, the cold storage set up by Horticorp at Munnar 11 years ago had been revived and this comes mainly under the proposal to establish a State-wide cold chain. The unprocessed fruits will be transported to Kochi and these fruits will be carried in refrigerated trucks. Once it reaches Kochi, they will be sold through shopping malls and the strawberries from Munnar would be sold under the ‘Safe to Eat’ brand.

Planting of Strawberries are expected to commence by the first week of September and the necessary planting materials will be procured from accredited nurseries in the northern part of India.

KSHM has also prepared another scheme to promote homestead cultivation of low chill fruits such as apple,  plum, pear and peachin Munnar. Overall such activities will add more to the tourism industry in Munnar as a lot of travelers comes to Munnar to watch its amazing beauty, its breath taking tea plantation and the fresh fruits that are available in Munnar.

The Amazing Mattupetty Dam in Munnar

Those visiting Munnar for the first time should make sure that their trip includes a visit to the famous Mattupetty Dam, which is few kilometers away from Munnar Town. Mattupetty Dam is one of the most popular travel destinations in Munnar and it is mainly a storage concrete gravity dam     which is used for the conservation of hydro electricity. The dam which is situated around 13 kilometers away from Munnar is well known for its amazing beauty and as a perfect boating destination in Munnar.

Boating in Mattupetty is another major attraction of Mattupetty dam and people from different parts come here to enjoy an amazing boating experience. The fee for boating is starts from around Rs 75 per head and you can enjoy boating for around 15-20 minutes. The boating in Mattupetty dam is arranged by District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) Idukki and the boats include speed boats, row boats and pedal boats. The boating is conducted with highly skilled persons and all the safety measures are followed.

Apart from boating, the Mattupetty Dam also offers an amazing panoramic view which you are sure to enjoy. There are also some amazing natural species which you can see if you are lucky enough. The surrounding hills and landscape adds more to the beauty of Mattupetty dam and it is always better to visit this place when there is no rain. The best time to visit Mattupetty Dam is between October to March when the climate is very cool without any rain.

The Amazing Valara Waterfalls Near Munnar

The Valara waterfalls near Munnar is another major attraction  which is visited by a large number of travelers on their route to Munnar Via Neriyamangalam. Neriyamangalam is the getway to Munnar when coming from Kothamangalam and Munnar and it is from Neriyamangalam where the beautiful high range area starts. The Valara waterfall is near to Irumpupalam and is marked for its amazing step sized water fall which adds more to its beauty.


The Valara waterfalls is a major refreshment spot for travellers on their route to Munnar and majority of the travelers step down here for a short break. You can also take a shower under the waterfall when it is safe to do. The water is also amazing to drink as it gets purified due to the steep flow of water through rocks. People collect water from this waterfall for their drinking purpose and carry them on their trip towards Munnar hill stations.

During the summer season the water fall is not too dangerous and we can have a shower under it and even small kids can enjoy their stay at the waterfall under the guidance of the elders. There are also small temporary shops which offers light refreshment food and drink for the tourist who get down at Valara waterfalls. You can see a lot of midsized waterfalls on Neriyamangalam - Munnar route and the Valara waterfalls is just one of them. The Valara waterfalls is also considered as the most beautiful waterfall that you can see while on your way to the beautiful hill stations of Munnar.

The Valara water fall is one of the best place to take some photos or pictures along with your friends, family and dear ones, as it provides a picturesque effect for taking snaps. Enjoy some photos / pictures of the amazing and beautiful Valara waterfalls near Munnar.

A Great Tourism Season in Munnar So Far

Munnar has been experiencing a great tourism season so far, as per the information from reliable sources. Munnar is one of the finest hill stations in India and is located in the Idukki district of Kerala. This hill station is a pefect destination for summer vacation either with the family or with friends and dear ones. The best time to visit Munnar is between October to May when there is no rain and the hill station experiences a cool climate.

Once the rain starts after the arrival of monsoon, it is better to avoid traveling to Munnar as you could not enjoy the beauty of Munnar at its best. There are also possibilities of natural calamities during the monsoon season in Munnar. So if you want to travel to Munnar hill stations, then now it is the perfect time and you must do it before June.

 Since the tourism season 2011 -2012 for Munnar started in October last month, a lot of travelers from across the globe have visited this majestic hill stations and this has brought huge revenue to Kerala. The revenue from tourism in Munnar comes from many forms such as wildlife tours, sightseeing tours, accommodation, transportation, shopping, adventure activities etc.

Enthusiastic travelers do not hesitate to spend any amount of money to enjoy the pleasure of this hill station and hence money pours smoothly into the tourism industry in Munnar. There are only two months left before we can enjoy Munnar tourism at its best and more travelers from across the world are flowing towards Munnar.

Most of the hotels, lodges and resorts are booked in advance and most of the travelers really find it hard to get a hotel booking for their accommodation during the peak tourism season. Most of the travelers book hotel accommodation months in advance so that they do not face any issue in getting a comfortable accommodation in Munnar to enjoy their vacation tour.

Even if you don’t get an accommodation in Munnar, you can manage to get one in any of the nearby major towns such as Thodupuzha, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam etc, but you have to travel a good distance from these places to Munnar. But in case if you don’t get accommodation in Munnar, then this would be the only option left.