There's more to Kerala than backwaters and houseboats. The magic of misty mountains and tea gardens of Munnar have been shared with us (much to our delight) via the many Indian movies through the years.
An alternative to walking or driving is to procure bicycles from the local shop and go for a breezy merry ride along the pretty countryside!
The route from Trivandrum airport is long winding and the road is a busy one. The bends are not too sharp but the air and temperature change is palpable.
The hotel where we stayed had very courteous staff. Stick to usual fare instead of what is listed on the menu. Don't miss sampling the soup - it will provide much needed nourishment and warmth given the cold weather not unlike the heaters in our room! We actually asked for extra blankets since both roomies were prone to clogged sinuses!
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| Bright n Sunny start to the day |
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| Delicious Hot Chocolate |
Eating at a local stall is strongly recommended - the local fare is spicy and includes fried fresh water fish as well as the very healthy warm coloured water served with meals in Kerala.
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Sunset colours
Needless to say it has a mini central market (busy all day) and a humongous tea shop from KDHP. In your rush to shop, don't miss the local cocoa shop and sample hot chocolate.
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| Mists come rolling in |
It is one of the cleanest and greenest places in India. The hillside is neatly decorated with tea gardens and you can run into a merry waterfall surprisingly soon from the last one spotted!
Due to it's height, the day sun is sharp and a hat is recommended if you are walking / trekking. Like any hill station the mists come rolling down the hills post 2pm and can completely obscure visibility. A good wind cheater / sweat shirt is highly recommended irrespective of the time of year you opt to visit. A good beanie or head scarf is recommended for those prone to cold.
The tea bushes and leaves appear robust but are delicate. So much as you wish to pose for pictures please tread gently.
An alternative to walking or driving is to procure bicycles from the local shop and go for a breezy merry ride along the pretty countryside!
The hotel where we stayed had very courteous staff. Stick to usual fare instead of what is listed on the menu. Don't miss sampling the soup - it will provide much needed nourishment and warmth given the cold weather not unlike the heaters in our room! We actually asked for extra blankets since both roomies were prone to clogged sinuses!
It is one of the cleanest and greenest places in India. The hillside is neatly decorated with tea gardens and you can run into a merry waterfall surprisingly soon from the last one spotted!
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