MUNNAR
General Information about Munnar

Munnar, the erstwhile 'Summer capital of the British', has become the most sought after holiday destination in South India. It is the luxuriant gift of nature to the Western Ghats, the eastern border of Kerala, 5000ft above sea level. Dense forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and major cash crop plantations cover most of this region. Munnar abounds in animals like elephants and Nilgiri Tahrs and rich biodiversity teeming with flora and fauna. Among the exotic flora found in the forests here is the "Neela Kurinji" . This flower which bathes the hills in blue every 12 years, will bloom next in 2006 A.D.

Traditions of a quaint British tea plantation town are still preserved in this heavenly and unspoiled hill station. Munnar is a fascinating four hour drive from Cochin International Airport along an undulating road which offers you scenic views of cloud caressed valleys and tinkling creeks winding their way down to the plains. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular Hill Resort.

MUNNAR FORT

Overlooking the salubrious surroundings of the Anayirangal Lake, the luxury hotel Fort Munnar offers a breathtaking panorama of gentle slopes and sheer drops and a spectacular view of the coffee, tea and cardamom plantations. The hotel is conceived under the concept of eco-friendly holidaying. Fort Munnar with its colonial architecture blends with nature, surrounded by enormous trees, enchanting hills and foliage. The forests surrounding Fort Munnar are home to exotic spices that have been reaching all parts of the world from time immemorial.



HOTELS OF MUNNAR
The hotel has 26 deluxe rooms and 4 suites. The multi-cuisine restaurant, the conference and convention halls and the activity centre will make your stay pleasant and purposeful, whether it is business or pleasure. Royal Court is a well equipped conference room, reminiscent of an ancient durbar hall. This hall which overlooks the misty mountains has a capacity for 150 persons. Regale Court, The mini Conference hall with a capacity for 75 persons overlooks the Anayirangal Lake and is an ideal cosy corner to celebrate get-togethers and parties.

A richly laid lobby welcomes the guests at Fort Munnar and the well experienced and cordial staff ensures their comfortable stay. An efficient Tour desk organises adventurous treks and sight-seeing and guides you in making holiday plans in Munnar. The activity room Stonehenge provides a library, indoor games and a dance floor. A cozy niche for the bookworms and livewires alike.

COFFEE CAZA - The 24-hour coffee shop of Fort Munnar overlooks the Anayirangal Lake and the splendid valleys silhouetted by the moving clouds. A delightful place to sip your morning tea.

ROYAL DINE - the multi-cuisine restaurant serves savory meals in Indian, Chinese and Continental style. This restaurant has a colonial decor and a flair for novelle cuisine.

STAR GAZE GALLERY - with a telescope offers the guest a superb view from the summit of Fort Munnar.

DEW DROPS
The roof -top restaurant fills you with a magical sensation of floating in the midst of surrounding valleys, mountains and lake.
Make your holiday at Fort Munnar an invigorating one by trekking through the cardamom, coffee and tea estates, and going on sight-seeing .

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