Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill stations in India. It is situated at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district in Kerala state. Munnar is blessed with breathtaking natural beauty. Tea gardens covering the hills like a green blanket provide eye candy images for you and your camera. The climate here is very stable and it adds to the overall experience making it a 'pleasure living' place. No wonder it was a favourite summer station of many high ranked British officials during the colonial era. If you think that's all, you are wrong-Munnar is also blessed with a wonderful range of flora and fauna. Singing birds in the air and beautiful creeks around the hills will make you want to wander through the mist covered roads in search of something that you have always missed in your life outside Munnar.
The endangered mountain goat of South India-the Nilgiri Tahr ( Hemitragus hylocrious) and Neelakurinji-a plant which blooms only once in twelve years ;has been two of the most biggest tourist attractions of Munnar, but there are also some less known attractions in Munnar scattered all around the place. These small attractions, though wouldn't make it to your 'big loss' list even if you misses it , are worth going through as they will provide you with the privileged pleasure of being in contact with the place in a deeper manner. The Tea Sanctuary Estate Bungalows of Kanan Devan tea estate is just that kind of a place.
It is one of the oldest estates around the area, built in the British era it has all it takes to satisfy visitors who would like to get a flick of the history. The charming guestrooms, stately dinning halls, endless corridors, shining wooden floors, the fireplace, colonial furniture settings in the room ,all these mind-blowing arrangements shares the story of the glory it cherished during the colonial era. The tea museum is a must visit here where you get to travel through the history. And a 9 holed golf course in here makes a good classy time pass. If you are not interested to go to the tee you can opt for a bi cycle ride through the sanctuary or go fishing. Or if you want to stay indoors, there are also arrangements for indoor games like chess, snooker etc. The marketing of this property is done by Kaizen Hospitality, a hospitality company based in Kochi. Considering all the facilities you get here The Tea Sanctuary Estate Bungalows of Kanan Devan tea estate makes a good visit.
This sanctuary is just a small example for the kind of large variety of services that Munnar has to offer. Most of the hotels and sanctuaries in here are very sophisticated and offers high class services. By considering these places into your visiting list you not only get to experience the suave and classy services offered by them but also get to see the paradise of Munnar the way it is most beautiful.
