You know that picture of Kashmir we all seem to share? The one stitched together from old magazine covers, the cover page of our notebooks, you may all have seen this since childhood, see the breathtaking scenes from our favourite Bollywood songs, or those impossibly perfect travel posters? It lives in a special corner of our minds, this idea of a cool, distant paradise.
Coming downwards to South India, and when the Kerala sun really turns up the heat, when the air gets so thick you can almost taste it, that’s the exact feeling we crave. We scramble for an ice cream or retreat into the artificial chill of an AC, hunting for a sliver of relief. Maybe it's after weeks of pressured work, full of targets and deadlines, when you just need a real break. It’s almost instinctive, this belief that to truly escape, you have to point yourself north.
But here’s the funny thing, the team of Go Around the Globe wants to talk about. What if the escape we’re all dreaming of isn’t a thousand miles away? What if, for us, it’s nestled right here in our own backyard?
We are talking about Munnar!
Discover the best of Munnar with our curated Munnar Kerala tour packages. Each package includes a practical Munnar travel itinerary, taking the stress out of planning and ensuring a perfect getaway with Go Around the Globe. Let's look deep into the blog to see what makes Munnar so special.
Feeling of green grandeur:
People don't call Munnar the "Kashmir of South India" for nothing. Both places are stunning, but let's talk about what gives them their unique charm.
Think of the serene, green bushes of Munnar. During the peak of winter, you won't see much green in Kashmir; it transforms into a wonderland of white, cotton-like snow. Munnar, on the other hand, is a vibrant tapestry of greenery, from its wild bushes to its manicured tea plantations.
The climate and the visual beauty are where they truly differ. Munnar offers lush, vibrant greenery that stretches as far as the eye can see.
It's no surprise that this beauty makes it a popular shooting location for many movies and album songs. You can discover epic viewpoints and incredibly photogenic spots around every corner, turning your trip into a collection of beautiful memories.
The misty blanket of the clouds:
Kashmir and Munnar have large mountains with open fields. The place is very promising and offers a unique twist in every step you take and venture. Instead of grass carpets, and place is built with chunky tea gardens. The place is a majestic place and adaptable for you to recreate those reels and videos that you already liked and saved. The place is beautiful to create romantic and eternal moments. It feels like walking on the clouds.
In Munnar, the mornings are very calm and relaxing, making every morning there is mystical magic. It's common to wake up to a sea of white clouds covering the valleys and hills, making the world look soft and quiet.
Palette of flora and dancing waters:
Munnar is home to an incredible wonder, the Neelakurinji flower. This special flower blooms only once every twelve years, painting the hills in a magical shade of blue and creating a once-in-a-lifetime sight.
The Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Lake are beautiful water bodies that create perfect reflections, making them even more adorable amidst the green bushes.
For the adventurous side of Munnar, there is Echo Point. Here, your voice comes back to you as a clear echo. The area is surrounded by a lake and forests and has some interesting geographical features. There is also a spot called Meeshapulimala where you can literally see the clouds forming below you, creating an epic scene over the mountains.
So, while they are unique in their own ways, it's this symphony of rolling greens, misty mountains, and sparkling waters that truly makes Munnar deserve its beautiful nickname.
Munnar's Magic: A Journey Through Its Most-Loved Places
Kolukkumalai
Meesapulimala
Gap Road
Chok Ramudi
Vattavada
Kanthalloor
Marayoor
Devikulam
Silent Valley
There are many spots to visit, depending on your itinerary and travel package.
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