Munnar is a small hill station in south India which attracts a huge crowd of visitors whole year round. Munnar tour packages are mainly popular among honeymooners and backpackers. There are numerous exciting things to do in this hill station which you may not be aware of. This article talks of a few.
Nestled in the Idukki district of Kerala, is the beautiful hill station of Munnar. The one place that stands out amongst all the beautiful places that Kerala plays a proud host to. This hill station is one of the favorite honeymoon destination and Munnar tour packages are highly sought after by honeymooners all over the world. Munnar also makes a brilliant weekend getaway for people from nearby cities. It truly is the ultimate spot for rejuvenation and relaxation in Kerala. If you are looking for something for upbeat and adventurous to do in Munnar, here are some things you can definitely try your hand at.
Ride the speedboat
Watersports at the Mattupetty Dam is one of the most popular activity to do in Munnar. Just the thought of being surrounded by water all around while you stop your speed boat at the middle of the whole lake can be thrilling enough for some, however, if you look past the fear, you will that the view from your motor boat or speedboat is simply remarkable as now you are on the other side, and the lush green land where you stood a while back is now on the other side.
Try Rock climbing and Rappelling
Owing to its terrain and landscape, Munnar is a brilliant for thrilling outdoor activities like rock climbing and rappelling. This exercise is open for all from 7 am to 7 pm and usually requires you to invest about 2-3 hours for these activities. Do some stretching and light exercise to relax and warm your muscles up so that your whole body does not suffer from muscle sores the next day.
Live in a tree house
Made of all natural raw materials, where bamboos, hays and straws are used for structure of the tree houses while coirs are used to tie up the joints and strength point as opposed to using iron/metal nails, this is a totally green and eco-friendly accommodation. Cigarettes, food and any form of liquor is strictly prohibited inside the tree house and there is also an age limitation for admission as the house is not child-friendly.
Witness some endangered species
There are a good number of wildlife sanctuaries in Munnar playing to some endangered species. Some of the most well known are the Thekkady bird sanctuary, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and the Eravikulam National Park. These national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and bird sanctuaries are set in the midst thick forests and if you are lucky enough you can get a glimpse of endangered bird and animals like the grizzled giant squirrel, the Nilgiri wood pigeon and the Malabar grey hornbill.
