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Munnar is famous tourist destination in Kerala located in Iddukki district, situated in the south Western Ghats of India. Beautiful greenery, mountain scenery and cool and refreshing weather attracts large number of tourists to Munnar from all over the world especially during summer season.

Munnar is at the confluence of three rivers – Madurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.

Munnar is also famous for tea estates. There are about 30 tea plantations in and around Munnar including Tata Group’s Kannan Devan Tea Estate.

Situated at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, Munnar also has the highest peak in South India – Anamudi , which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.

Neelakurinji a flower which bathes the hills in blue colour once in twelve years.

Some famous tourist attractions near Munnar are Atukkad Waterfalls, Chithirapuram, Blossam Park, Pothamedu View Point,Mattupetti Dam, Mattupetti Indo-Swiss Farm,Echo Point, Elephant Arrival Spot, Kundala Lake, Tata Tea Museum, Naimakkadu Water Falls, Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi, Lakkam Water Falls, Marayoor ,Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, Kolukkumalai Tea Estate

Mattupetty is situated at a height of 1700 m above sea level. Mattupetty Lake and Dam is a beautiful picnic spot with the panoramic view of the tea plantations and the lake. Boating facilities are available in the reservoir.

Eravikulam National Park stands out for the stark beauty of its rolling grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq km in the Rajamalai hills.

Anamudi, the highest peak (2695 m) south of the Himalayas, towers over the sanctuary in majestic pride.

Devikulam : This idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience.

Pallivasal : This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immense scenic beauty.

Marayoor : This is the only place in Kerala that has a natural growth of sandalwood trees.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is located on the banks of Vembanad Lake. The sanctuary is spread over 14 acres on the southern bank of the Kavanar River.

The main attractions are local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron, cormorant, moorhen, darter, Brahminy kite and the duck, as well as the migratory Siberian crane. Parrot, teal, lark, flycatcher, and other birds are seen here during their migratory seasons.

The best time to visit the park is between the months of June and August.

The landscape of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is replete with mangrove forests, green paddy fields and coconut groves.

Kumarakom Houseboats : On board the houseboats and motorboats through Vembanad Lake you can watch birds at Kumarakom bird sanctuary without disturbing the birds.

Nearest Airport – Kochi Airport Nedumbassery -106 km.
Nearest Railway Sation – Kottayam Junction – 15 km.
Road -  Kottayam is 15 km from Kumarakom and connected to rest of the country of India by both State Highways and National Highways.

Climate – The climate here in the Kumarakom Bird sanctuary remains excellent through out most of the year due to its location along the coast.

A large number of mangrove forests cover most of the area here. Green paddy fields and coconut grooves provide a perfect home to birds. The flora of this rugged terrain adds colors to this picturesque bird sanctuary.

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary Photos

New rates for Aug 2010 houseboat cruise in Alleppey and Kumarakom. Rates are slightly increased compared to July because of Onam season and Nehru Trophy boat rate.

Houseboat Tariff Alleppey Aug 2010

Houseboat Tariff Kumarakom Aug 2010

For 4 bedroom and other luxury boat tariff with deck please contact us.

For day cruise we charge Rs 500 per head but a minimum of 10 people. (6 hours day cruise with lunch).

We can also arrange motorboat or shikara boat at Rs 300 per hour.

Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum, capital city of Kerala attracts thousands of Indian and foreign visitors every years.

Major tourist destinations in and around Trivandrum are Kovalam, Ponmudi, Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple, Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, Zoo, Arts Museum,  Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Shanghumugham Beach, Vizhinjam, Varkala beach, Padmanabhapuram palace etc

Trivandrum Homestay : We have tied up with some homestay operators in Trivandrum to provide safe a beautiful homestays in the center of the city.

Kovalam Homestay : Enjoy a beautiful weekend at Kovalam with our Kovalam homestay and tour package.

Please contact us for more details.