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Munnar, situated in Karnataka is an idyllic hill station, replete with sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and a quaint charm that makes an excursion to Munnar from Chennai pretty worthwhile. Situated at a confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala boasts of the highest mountain peak in Southern India- the Anaimudi Peak. Munnar is also home to exotic flora and fauna, especially the Neelakurinji- a flower that bathes the hills in blue every twelve years.
Munnar is situated at a distance of 600 kms from Chennai. Munnar does not have an airport or railway station of its own. The nearest airport and railway station to Munnar is at Kochi, which is 130 km west of Munnar. Munnar is accessible by road from most of the towns in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, as well as Chennai. A Chennai Munnar Tour will lay bare to you all the natural glories of South India in their entire splendor.
Tourist attractions in Munnar are myriad and diversified. If it is historical places that interest you, visit the Christ Church. Built in 1910, it is made up of stone and is known for its stain glass windows. If you are more of an adventurous type, visit the Evarikulam National Park, home to elephants, lion-tailed macaque and the Nilgiri thar.
Visit Pothamedhu, known for its exotic plantations of coffee, tee, and cardamom plantations are excellent from this place, go trekking at Attukal, or picnic at Devikulam, a Chennai Munnar Tour is sure to be one of the memorable experiences of a lifetime.
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