Munnar - The Kashmir of the South,Keral
Location : Munnar,dist-Idukki,Kerala,India
Munnar - The Kashmir of the South,Keral, is located in the Western Ghats and in the Eastern parts of central Kerala, mainly in Kanan Devan Hills Village in Devicolam
Taluk of Kerala's Idukki District. It is 140 Kms from Cochin and 160 Kms from Coimbatore and Madurai. Munnar, the Kashmir of South India elevation is about 4900 ft and some of the places in Munnar little over 7000 ft are among the highest in the world.
How to reach?
Nearest Railway Stations : Aluva
Nearest Airport : Cochin 105Kms
About Munnar - The Kashmir of the South,Kerala :
Country : India
State : Kerala
District : Idukki
Area : 557 km2 (215 sq mi)
Elevation : 1,450 m (4,760 ft)
Population : 68,205
Languages : Malayalam, English
(Official)
Time zone : IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN : 685 612
Telephone code : 04865
Vehicle : KL-06
registration
Geography and climate :
The Geography and Climate of "India : Munnar - The Kashmir of the South,Keral".The region in and around Munnar varies in height from 1,450 meters (4,760 ft) to 2,695 meters (8,842 ft) above mean sea level. Munnar enjoys a salubrious climate. The temperature ranges between 5 °C (41 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in winter and 15 °C (59 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in summer.
Temperatures as low as −4 °C (25 °F) have been recorded in the Sevenmallay region of Munnar.The mean maximum daily temperature is at its lowest during the monsoon months with the highest temperature being 19 C
Temperatures as low as −4 °C (25 °F) have been recorded in the Sevenmallay region of Munnar.The mean maximum daily temperature is at its lowest during the monsoon months with the highest temperature being 19 C
Highlights :
Munnar, the Kashmir of South India is without doubt the most beautiful place in Kerala.Located at 1600 m above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.The lush green mountains adorned by tea and coffee plantations are a sight to watch.Munnar gives you a heavenly feeling, with the thick mist surrounding you in the middle of the plantations.The nearby mountains present a spectacular view.There are also some waterfalls and trekking paths for the adventurous traveller.The Indo Swiss diary farm project,the lake and the dam are other sights to watch.With its sleepy little cottages, bungalows, old playgrounds and courts, Chithirapuram ,10km from Munnar, still exudes an old world charm.
Mark it as your favourite Kerala Tourist Spot. Located at 1600 Mts above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. Munnar is essentially a tea town.
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