Munnar is one of the finest hill stations located in the Kerala state of India. This beautiful hill station is a part of Idukki district. The mountain ranges of Western Ghat are the main location of Munnar. This hill station has the confluence of three rivers namely Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly. This hill station based on the foothills of Kannan Devan Hills and spread over an area of 557 sqkm. This hill station has a beautiful surrounding and seems like untouched areas. Greenery and forestry of this area is mesmerizing. Streams and narrow rivers coming out from mountain ranges provide a picturesque scene for the visitors. Annual mean temperature of this hill station is bearable and due to this feature, a large number of tourist visit throughout the year.
During British rule, this place was identical and only due to climate; a temporary hospital made here for the troops wounded or ill for their faster recovery. The normal temperature of this area in summers is 150 to 250 and during winter the same goes down to 50 to 250 C. After independence, tourism department of the state, made several development activities in Munnar to enhance tourism. New Delhi has direct connection with Munnar as Cochin is in quick touch by air. Connectivity either for getting to this hill station, or tele communication, is fine at all time and no visitor feels this problem. A better travel guide who covers major aspects regarding the hill station is a good instructor for visitor.
Local info (transport, movies, shopping)
Munnar being hill station has been the choice of millions of the people across the country. Seeing the importance of the place, accessibility made easy to reach Munnar.
By Air: Cochin International Airport is the nearest one and located at 125 kilometers from this hill station. Good road conveyance, either Public or private are easily available on reasonable rates.
By Rail: Angamalay is the major and nearest railhead located at 120 kilometers from Munnar. Nearby major cities are connected through broad gauge line.
By Road: Munnar has better connectivity by roads also. State highways and national highway cross this town at two points and provide solid road connectivity. Taxies are also available for local conveyances.
Movie Theaters
Pankaj Theater
Old Munnar
Contact No: 0486-230238
Priya Theater
Munnar
Contact No: 0486-230217
Shopping places
However, in Munnar, not a big shopping line is available but still some roadside markets are there which have handicraft items, wooden carved articles, Tea.
Tea estates are main cash crop of Munnar and thus Tea (in various forms) is available in the outlets of factories. Spices are also available in Munnar.
Local market: In this market, spices, fruits, fresh items, handicraft items, tea, and leather bags etc. are easily available. Intermediary concept has eradicated in this market and all items are available on fixed price without any bargaining. From Abbas & Co. a traveler can purchase tea of good quality on reasonable rates. Coffee is also another product of this company.
During British rule, this place was identical and only due to climate; a temporary hospital made here for the troops wounded or ill for their faster recovery. The normal temperature of this area in summers is 150 to 250 and during winter the same goes down to 50 to 250 C. After independence, tourism department of the state, made several development activities in Munnar to enhance tourism. New Delhi has direct connection with Munnar as Cochin is in quick touch by air. Connectivity either for getting to this hill station, or tele communication, is fine at all time and no visitor feels this problem. A better travel guide who covers major aspects regarding the hill station is a good instructor for visitor.
Local info (transport, movies, shopping)
Munnar being hill station has been the choice of millions of the people across the country. Seeing the importance of the place, accessibility made easy to reach Munnar.
By Air: Cochin International Airport is the nearest one and located at 125 kilometers from this hill station. Good road conveyance, either Public or private are easily available on reasonable rates.
By Rail: Angamalay is the major and nearest railhead located at 120 kilometers from Munnar. Nearby major cities are connected through broad gauge line.
By Road: Munnar has better connectivity by roads also. State highways and national highway cross this town at two points and provide solid road connectivity. Taxies are also available for local conveyances.
Movie Theaters
Pankaj Theater
Old Munnar
Contact No: 0486-230238
Priya Theater
Munnar
Contact No: 0486-230217
Shopping places
However, in Munnar, not a big shopping line is available but still some roadside markets are there which have handicraft items, wooden carved articles, Tea.
Tea estates are main cash crop of Munnar and thus Tea (in various forms) is available in the outlets of factories. Spices are also available in Munnar.
Local market: In this market, spices, fruits, fresh items, handicraft items, tea, and leather bags etc. are easily available. Intermediary concept has eradicated in this market and all items are available on fixed price without any bargaining. From Abbas & Co. a traveler can purchase tea of good quality on reasonable rates. Coffee is also another product of this company.