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When you are planning for a unique and cozy stay for a trip, it takes too much effort to search for the right hotel to meet your needs. Especially when you are on a trip with someone special you try to plan it up to the notch in order to take advantage and make that trip a memory to cherish. And this factor worked very well during our South-India trip to Kerala.
During our Kerala tour, we first visited Munnar. A town in the Western Ghats mountain range surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations. Our stay here was in Silver Tips Resort, whose decor was movie-themed by famous movies handpicked from all over India and the world, leaves you feeling like a Star! This placed was initially a historical theatre with many shooting equipments brought from all over the world. Further it was transformed into this resort. It was renovated into Movie-themed Resort, a perfect remake of the original.
Here in this hotel, every room was themed with each blockbuster feature film which makes you so excited to see which one you get. I was with my wife on this trip and we were very lucky enough to get the evergreen Bollywood film’s theme named “Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge” (DDLJ). I mean who would deny the fact of being lucky to get this film’s theme who himself has a love story in real to happen.
There were many other special themes for all rooms across this hotel resort. Areas other than rooms too had special photo corners and decors of Bollywood and Hollywood themes.
In fact, many of the celebrities stayed here during their shoots. These include Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone & Chennai Express movie team; Director of Life of PI’ movie, etc
Places to visit near this stay in Munnar, Kerala
Along with having a special treat with yourself in this Movie-Themed Luxury Hotel, you can enjoy a relaxing and cool day by witnessing what we hear about Kerala in books which is ‘God’s own country’. And Munnar plays a major role in contributing to the scenic beauty of Kerala.
The next early morning we visited Mattupetty in Munnar. One of the main attractions here is the beautiful lake, and the Mattupetty Dam, which is ideal picnic spots. We enjoyed a speedboat ride followed by fascinating sights to relish. Thereafter, we visited Echo-Point in Munnar, situated at a scenic lake bank.
So in this way for those who are planning to explore Kerala-Gods Own country, need to start their itinerary with Munnar. And if you are staying in Munnar then you need to book this stay which you should never miss!
How to Reach?
Munnar is well-connected by road through the network of State and National Highways.
By road: Kochi to Munnar is around 125 kms while the route from Kozhikode to Munnar is about 270 kms. Driving down from Mysore to Munnar via Coimbatore is another option and the distance is 340 kms. Coimbatore to Munnar along the National Highway 69, followed by National Highway 209 is around 160 kms. From Alleppey, Munnar is only around 170 kms whereas from Wayanad it is around 340 kms. One can either opt to drive down or engage a cab to Munnar. The state buses of Kerala and Tamil Nadu also ply regularly to the hill station from cities like Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Madurai.
By Rail: The closest railway stations are at Coimbatore and Kochi that connect Munnar by train to major cities such as Bangalore, Mangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and many others. Also, Ernakulam and Aluva are other options on the list.
By Air: Kochi airport is well-connected by flights from major cities in India and abroad. From Kochi, Munnar is just about 125 kms away and hence, the best option to opt for those who arrive by air. There are many taxis and cabs available from Kochi that help you reach Munnar.