Munnar

Munnar is the most famous hill station of Kerala and one of the best three in India. Situated at an altitude of 1600 m above the sea level, 'Munnar' essentially means 3 rivers. The place is home to the amalgamation of 3 mountain streams, namely, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. The British Government in the colonial times used this hill station of southern India as their summer resort, tea plantations of which are still preserved, resulting in Munnar possessing some of the highest tea estates in India today.

Nature with arms wide open at Munnar compels a person to come and visit this enchanting city. An integral part of the triangular tourist circuit of Madurai-Munnar-Cochin, it is enveloped with Tea and Spice gardens. An ultimate holiday spot for animal lovers and adventurous people, Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m and is an ideal spot for trekking.

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.