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💎 MUNNAR 💎

💫"Kashmir of south India"💫

Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers", referring to its location at the junction of the Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundali rivers. 

JUNCTION OF THREE RIVERS

With the country’s highest hill stations and best plantations, Munnar has always been a delightful treat for everyone. The weather, the view, the experience and the activities at Munnar not only makes people happy but also woos the body and mind. With the absolute and stunning beauty of Mother Nature. Stretched out green fields that cover the land, mountains and wondrous rivers adorn the beautiful place. The misty weather adds to the beauty of the place and cools your body and mind. 

As the part of my summer holiday we planned to have chill breeze from Munnar.

Getting a mode of transportation to Munnar from Madurai is easy. You can either get a flight, train or take a bus or hire a taxi. You can also pick for an on-road trip by car or bike.

TRANSPORT

Madurai to Munnar by Train

If you are planning to take a train to Munnar from Madurai, you need to first take a train to Theni from Madurai. From Theni, roughly the distance is 70 km to reach Munnar.  Or you can also take a train from Madurai to Rajapalayam and then hire a taxi from Rajapalayam to Munnar. 7:50 AM Passenger train to Theni is one of the best trains to reach Theni and reach Munnar early.

Madurai to Munnar by Bus

Taking a bus from Madurai to Munnar takes around roughly 3 hours. If the bus goes at 60 kilometres per hour, 3 hours is the estimated time.  The condition of the roads and the hairpin bends may make the journey a little bit longer ( which would be terrific at times ). It is better to avoid heavy food before climbing the hills. It is necessary to check the availability of the bus to ensure easy travelling. Govt. Buses from Arapalayam, Madurai to Munnar ( 5.30 am,8.00am, 11.30 am) via Theni and from Theni lot of buses including Kerala buses are also available to Munnar upto 8.00 pm.

The route was taken by bus to travel from Madurai to Munnar: South of NH85 –  Kalluppatti – Kochi – Madurai – Dhanushkodi Rd/Kochi-Madurai-Tondi Point Rd- Bodimethu – Suryanallei Rd – Chinnakanal Suryanelli Rd – Munnar – Udumalpet Rd

Madurai to Munnar by Flight

There are no Direct flight to Munnar.
Madurai International Airport is the nearest airport to catch while travelling from Madurai to Munnar. Munnar does not have its own airport but the nearest airport is Kochi.

Road trip to Munnar (Madurai to Munnar by Road)

There are three roads from Madurai to Munnar and the shortest distance is 155 Kilometers which will take 4.5 hours

The road route from Madurai Munnar can begin by heading towards NH85 –  Kalluppatti – Maravapatty Rd/Kalpalam Rd/Kochi – Madurai – Dhanushkodi Rd/Kochi-Madurai-Tondi Point Rd/E Masi St/Yanaikkal St. – Bodimethu – Suryanallei Rd – Chinnakanal Suryanelli Rd – Munnar – Udumalpet Rd

MADURAI TO MUNNAR ROADS

 we started our journey 5 AM in our car from Madurai and anyone who has traveled on Indian highways would know how much an early morning departure contributes in making a long drive a stress-free one. Taking a car or bike and riding towards Munnar is a whole lot of thrilling experience compared to other modes of transportation. If you are a person who loves to ride, picking a bike lets you enjoy the charm of nature. Before starting the trip, do make sure that you get proper feedback on the road and climatic conditions. For holidaymakers, an on-road travelling to Munnar from Madurai guarantees breathtaking views and a pleasant climate. Then slowly sun welcomed us giving his bright and soothing sun rays. After that by 9 AM , we enjoyed our breakfast (which we packed from home) with the nature. There are many highway hotels available ( TEMPLE CITY ) as well as there are many refreshment places along the way  (* The tea breaks are a necessity not only for refreshment but to taste the best of tea in India.*). 

We again resumed our journey , after driving on nearly arrow straight highways, the sight of the twisty mountain roads with hardly any traffic increased our enthusiasm for driving even though it was little terrific. we enjoyed hearing music with the climate around us covering with mist and fog. By evening we arrived at our accommodations, a lovely resort . There are many comfortable resorts and hotels available from 5 star to 3 star, travelers can accommodate according to their budgets. ( HOTEL EMERALD INN , MUNNAR CASTLE , GREEN VIEW HOLIDAY INN , THE MOUNTCOURT ) Munnar is famous for its scenic beauty, tea plantations, and the most beautiful and unparalleled weather. The stay and travel to Munnar are all about relaxing and having fun. Must Visit Places in Munnar include Attukal Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Chokramedu Peak, Echo Point, Kanan Devan Hills Plantation Tea Museum, Blossom Park, Kundala Lake, Pothamedu Peak Point, Top Station, Lockhart Gap, Meesapulimala, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, and Chinnakanal Waterfalls. Apart from the spectacular views and unusual places, Munnar is also well known for its sports and adventure activities like trekking, rappelling, hiking, boating, elephant riding, rock climbing, etc.

 After a little fresh up we went to the flower exhibition in Munnar which was a delight to eye. Variety of flowers 🌷🌸🌹🌺🌻🌼🍁 were decorated and arranged with lightings. Two things which comes in our mind when we think of Munnar is : first being "cool climate and beautiful surrounding" next one being the "Tea estates..☕🌿". The second day started with the tea museum where we discovered the history of the tea plant and it's cultivation . Wherever you see there is Greenery💚💚💚 which makes one's mind , soul pure and fresh 💫💥.Then we went to boating🚣🚤🌊 which was yet another wonderful experience and the cherry on the cake was when we saw a baby elephant playing with water 💦🐘, splashing and cleaning its body. Then we went to dams and saw many small rivers from mountains🗻 

A minimum of three days is required if you are planning to go to Munnar. It can extend up to any number of days, depending upon your interest and budget. If you are going on- road by car, bike or bus, it takes about 3 to 4 hours or even 5 to 6 hours to reach Munnar.  A properly budgeted trip gets you three nights and two days at Munnar. An elongated trip to wander all through the terrains of Munnar to enjoy every bit and inch and having lots of fun with the adventure sports will take you 5 nights and 6 days. Munnar is a perfect destination and easily accessible from Madurai. At last our journey came to an end after three days of enjoyment and this was the best treat we gave ourselves in this busy world. 

NOSTALGIC PICTURE MEMORIES

Scenic beauty of Munnar

Capture of Elephant

Flower Fest
  

✨" Nature is the art of God "✨ 

👉🌍So, enjoy the creation without destruction🌍👈

Thank you💚