April 2021

South offbeat destination: Kanthalloor near Munnar

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South India has always been considered a great vacation spot. It is well-known for its nature and its beauty. The people are incredibly hospitable, kind and polite. When it comes to Kerala, it has been referred to as “God’s Own Country” for years. One such place that is a must-visit is in Kerala Kanthalloor. It is a village that is located in the Idukki district in Kerala. It is close to Munnar, which is a major and a famous hill station of Kerala.

South India has always been considered a great vacation spot. It is well-known for its nature and its beauty. The people are incredibly hospitable, kind and polite. When it comes to Kerala, it has been referred to as “God’s Own Country” for years. One such place that is a must-visit is in Kerala Kanthalloor. It is a village that is located in the Idukki district in Kerala. It is close to Munnar, which is a major and a famous hill station of Kerala. 

The best time to visit this beautiful place is from September to March. If you want to experience this place’s natural beauty, this is the best time to visit. Another thing that makes it unique is that it is home to Neela Kurinnji flowers that bloom once in 12 years. It is surrounded by lush green hills, beautiful valleys and farm fields. 

It is broadly known for its seasonal fruits and vegetable plantations like strawberries, apples, plums, oranges and many more. It is an incredibly peaceful and serene place, and who doesn’t love a little break from their hectic and noisy lives and coming to a quiet place to gather themselves back?

Alluring places

For sightseeing, some of the famous places are Chinar Wildlife Sanctuary, Pattisseri Dam, Mannavan Shola Forests, Anaimudi Shola National Park, Sandalwood Forest, Kulachivayal Rocks, Dolmens, The Cave Temple of Sri Rama, Keezhanthoor Waterfalls. However, Munnar, Marayur and Mattupetty are some of the cities you can visit while you are in Kanthalloor.

 

 Along with this, so many places remain less-explored. There is a great scope for making beautiful memories and having an adventurous trip to Kanthalloor. A huge benefit is that throughout the year, there is a cold and chilly climate. Another must-visit place in Kanthalloor is the fields. They have fruits and vegetables that are rarely seen or available in other parts of Kerala and India.

Well, it has drawbacks too

However, make sure you pre-plan if you plan a trip to Kanthalloor as the only drawback is that it’s hard to find a comfortable place to stay or a good restaurant. 

 

However, once you find an excellent place to stay and eat, you will understand that the food in Kanthalloor is exceptionally delicious, full of aroma, and made with love. If you stay at a good hotel, they will also let you do various outdoor activities, nature-related activities. Along with this, they might also include visits to plantations, sightseeing, fields, trekking (morning and night), jeep safari to a sanctuary and more.

What do we have to say now?

If you are a nature lover, make sure to visit this place. We are confident you won’t regret visiting there. Above all, it has a photogenic environment. It is an incredibly peaceful and serene place, and who doesn’t love a little break from their hectic and noisy lives and coming to a quiet place to gather themselves back?