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by Afia Ahmad on Dec 24, 2010
Hill stations of Kerala are known for their cool climate, verdant tea and spice gardens and plethora of natural attractions. Take a hill station tours of Kerala &enjoy some of the exotic place that can be rightfully claimed to be nature's best kept secret
by Afia Ahmad on Dec 23, 2010
Kerala is a beautiful state in India, very popular for its honeymoon destinations. All the newly married couple are invites to plan their honeymoon here and enjoy some of the most romantic honeymoon holidays take away the best of memories.
by Afia Ahmad on Dec 23, 2010
Shopping for local and traditional handicrafts items is a not be missed activity while on a holiday in Kerala. Explore the best and most authentic markets and shops and buy some of the most exclusive souvenirs from Kerala.
History
Munnar, the beautiful hill station of Kerala, has been a favourite place of summer retreat of the British. The history of this place can be traced back to pre historic ages, although not much written records are available about the city, before the 10th century.
The town was established by Mr. John Daniel Manro with the assistance of Kannan Thevar (who belonged to the tribe that is said to have been the first inhabitants of South India). It was only after the permission of the then ruling king, Maharaja of poonjar, that the British adventurer was allowed to possess 588 sq. kms of the land in the town.
The first plantations on the land of Munnar were that of Cardamom, Coffee and Zinchona. It was A.H. Sharp, who planted the first tea sapling at Munnar in the early 19th century. He planted the sapling at Parvathi, which now form a part of the Sevenmullay estate.
The city of Munnar was declared as the summer capital of the British and Duke of Wellington is said to have visited the city. In the year 1895, Munro’s land was bought by the Messrs Finlay Muir and Company. In1976, Tata Finlay purchased the tea estate and a little later James Finlay Group sold all their shares to Tata, thus paving way for the birth of Tata Tea Ltd, the largest integrated tea company in the world.
Travel within city
Munnar is hill station located in Kerala and is very popular tourist destination among Indians and foreigners. The modes of travel within the city are not numerous; however it is easy to find a method of transportation. Some of the modes of transportation are taxis, government buses, auto rickshaws and package tours.
Cochin is around 150 km from Munnar and Cochin also has the nearest airport.
Bus
Government buses are an easy way to get around the town and they are easy to find. They usually stop if the traveler uses a signal. They are inexpensive with tickets costing around Rs 5 to 25. They are not usually crowded. However, the buses are usually old and the hilly roads make for a bumpy ride.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws are another way of getting around the city. Most of them have meters and are relatively cheaper than taxis. They are fast and easy to find. Some autos may not have meters and the prices have to be negotiated in advance.
Local Tour Operators
There are many tour operators that offer packaged tours to the places around Munnar. They are a good option as they cover all the interesting places with an approximate cost of around Rs 500 per person per day.
Food
Munnar does not have many fancy restaurants but the small eateries and food stalls serve finger licking food. For breakfast, tourists should look out for food stalls in the bazaars that serve breakfast, snacks and cheap meals. Tourists should visit the
Rapsy Restaurant (0486-230456) at the Bazaar to savour the paranthas, Spanish omelets and Israeli Shakshuka, that the restaurant is famous for.
For pure vegetarian options, tourists can go to
Hotel Saravan Bhavna (0486-5231129) where tourists can enjoy top-value veg banana-leaf meals. For multi-cuisine options, tourists should head to
SN Restaurant (0486-2530212) on AM Road, that are known for their dosas and butter chicken.
Silver Spoon (0486-2531735) on AM Road also specializes in its Kerala- style fish curry meals and the river view from the restaurant is mesmerizing.
Shopping
Shopping in Munnar can be enjoyed while on a leisure stroll, as there are only a few shops scattered in the bazaar area. Tea and spices are the most important shopping items. Tourists should not miss to buy tea that is sold by the KDHP (Kannan Deven Hill Plantations).
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