Situated at an altitude of 1600 m above the sea level,
Munnar is the most famous hill station of Kerala and one
of the best three in India. 'Munnar' essentially means
3 rivers. The place is home to the amalgamation of 3 mountain
streams, namely, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.
The place is so beautiful that it attracts tourists from
all over the world. The beauty of this place compelled
the British to make this hill station of Southern India
as their summer resort during their rule in India. The
city is famous for its tea plantations and houses some
of the highest tea estates in India today
This enchanting city is an integral part of the triangular
tourist circuit of Madurai-Munnar-Cochin. The city is
full of Tea and Spice gardens that add further beauty
to natural landscape of the region. Munnar also has
the highest peak in South India, known as Anamudi. The
peak towers over 2695 m and is an ideal spot for trekking.
This makes the place an ideal holiday spot for adventurous
people. Munnar is also home to a number of wildlife,
thereby an equally interesting place for all animal
lovers. You can visit this place through the tour packages
for Munnar.
Numerous waterfalls, lakes, streams, green hilly slopes
and valleys mark the appearance of Munnar, Kerala, South
India. A vast variety of plants having medicinal value
are grown and used by Ayurveda practitioners for therapy.
Munnar is also home to a large number of flora and fauna,
amidst which the Neelkurinji plant from the Nilgiri
hills holds prominence. The Neelkurinji is special because
of its distinctive color and its property to blossom
once in every 12 years. The next bloom is due in 2006.
Recommended Itineraries
Beaches and Backwaters Tour of India
South India Spice Tour
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