DRThiruvananthapuram: Once a summer retreat for the British, Munnar continues to perform its duty as a cool haven for tourists now. Home to the only sandalwood forest in Kerala and the proud host of the once-in-12-years-bloom of Neelakurinji flowers, this small hill station is nothing short of a world wonder. KTDC’s premium hill resort Tea County is the next host-cum-guide to help you navigate a stay on the mist-clad hills. The resort hotel has all the facilities for a vacation, including biking, paragliding, trekking, rock climbing and more.
G S Rajmohan, Marketing Manager, KTDC said that the occupancy ratio at the property has risen significantly over the years. “KTDC is planning to set up a medium scale hotel property within the premises of Tea County to host budget travellers from around the globe.” Guests can avail facilities of the health club, conference hall, board room, Ayurvedic herbal body toning parlour, multi-cuisine restaurant, beer parlour, currency exchange centre and more.
Nestled in the middle of hills and surrounded by tea plantations, the stay at Tea County is a quiet sojourn. Every room at the hill resort offers mesmerising views of Munnar’s landscapes, literally making the destination a honeymooner’s paradise.
Activities at Tea County include visiting Rajamala (Eravikulam National Park); sightseeing tours covering spice plantations, tribal communities and herbal gardens; tour of the tea valley including Mattupetty, Echo Point and Kundala; tour of the Sandal Valley including Nyayamakad View Point, Lukkom Waterfalls, Sandalwood Forest and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary; boating and trekking.
Things To Do:
Visit Rajamala (Eravikulam National Park): To spot the Nilgiri Tahr
Daily sightseeing tour: Covers spice plantations, herbal gardens, tribal settlements and other places in and around Munnar
Tea valley tour: Mattupetty, Echo Point, Kundala, Top Station and others
Sandal valley tour: Nyayamakad View Point, Lukkom Waterfalls, Vaguvarai View Point, Coffee / Tea Plantations, Sandalwood Forest, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Boating: At various places in Munnar
Trekking: Rajamala-Meesapulimala-Top Station-Kundala-Devikulam
Shopping: For spices and tea produce
Adventure sports: Paragliding, mountain biking
