subject: Book Yourself Into One Of The Budget Hotels In Munnar [print this page] Enjoy The Sublime Climate, Beautiful Scenery And Outdoor Sports This Hill Station Has To Offer
Munnar, a hill station located in Kerala, could literally be referred to as Gods own country. Munnar is known for its tea and cardamom plantations. It has beautiful valleys and mountains which play host to exotic fauna and many species of wildlife. During the British rule Munnar was one of the favorite summer resorts, and the place still attracts a large number of tourists and businessmen. Set at a height of 6000 ft Munnar enjoys a cool and inviting climate, though the best time to visit would be between October and May.
Munnar has its share of luxury hotels that cater to those looking for a 5-star holiday. But Munnar also has many budget hotels which cater to people who have smaller budgets and would yet like to enjoy a getaway in Munnar. Resorts, cottages and home stays dot the city, and offer extremely good weekend and holiday packages. The services and amenities offered by these budget hotels cover all the basic requirements for a good trip. Swimming pools, multi-cuisine restaurants, travel desk, laundry, conference hall, security, 24 hour room service, cable TV, internet connection, health club, doctor on call, car rental all such amenities and services are available in most of the hotels. Some of the more select services offered by a the budget hotels in Munnar are bridal suite, ayurvedic massage, tree houses, yoga, safe deposit box, souvenir and gift shop and Jacuzzi. Some budget hotels offer boat transfers, plantation visits, and sight-seeing. Mountain biking, rock climbing, jeep safari, paragliding and trekking are popular sports and for those who are less adventurous, Munnar residents offer cooking classes and organize camp fires and B-B-Qs.
Popular sights to visit in Munnar would be: Nyamakad Falls : the Rajamalai National Park, the Tea Museum, Araengal Dam, and Marayoor which is the highest point on the Kodaikanal-Munnar. The Chinnar Wild Life Sanctuary occupies an area of 90 sq.kms. In this sanctuary one can find all types of wild life from spotted deer to tigers, to black eagles, to vipers and cormorants. Another well known landmark is the Christ Church made of stone, built in 1910 by the British. This church has beautiful stained glass and is worth a visit.
With the budget hotels in Munnar offering good and comprehensive services at such reasonable rates, it would be a shame not to visit this beautiful hill station. The peak tourist season is during the winter months when the weather is nice and cold.
