| Munnar
is 130 kms to the east of Kochi. The nearest
airports are at Kochi and Madurai. The nearest
railway stations are at Kochi and Aluva. There
are serveral scenic routes by road to Munnar.
The Siena Village in Chinnakanal is 18 kms from
Munnar town.
At
altitude ranging from 1600 to 1800 metres, Munnar
ranks among the most beautiful hill stations
in South Asia. Munnar first came into prominence
as a favourite summer resort of the British
governement. The town of munnar. target="_blank">Munnar
stands at the confluence of three mountain streams.
The ideal time to visit is from September to
May.
Majestic
mountain peaks, lush green forests, wildlife
sanctuaries and sparkling waterfalls merge to
create the unique magic of Munnar. Among the
exotic flora found here, is the Neelakurinji
(Strobilanthus), which blossoms only once every
twelve years. The Nilgiri Tahr, a rare mountain
goat, can be spotted on the hillsides of Rajamala,
a few kms from Munnar.
Siena Village
is a holiday experience that you will cherish
forever. Set against the breathtaking backdrop
of the Anayirankal dam, the resort is a perfect
holiday destination for anyone wishing to get
away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
It is as close as one can get to paradise in
'God's own country'.
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