Description
Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country.

Munnar is such a beautiful place in Kerala, which cannot be portrayed in a single canvas. Everything and anything here will make us excited. The hills, the mist, the valleys, the streams, the waterfalls, tea plantations, rare flora and fauna.... It is a beautiful tea town in Idukki district of Kerala easily accessible from Kochi and Coimbatore.

The gorgeous hill station is ideally placed in the South Western Ghats of India. With an area of around 557 sq km, Munnar in Devikulam Taluk is the largest panchayat in Kerala. Munnar got its name from its strategic location at the confluence of three rivers – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala Rivers. 'Moonu' means 'three' and 'Aru' means 'river'.The region is placed at a height of around 1,500 m to 2,695 m above sea level and was once the summer capital of the British in South India. Later it was developed for cultivating tea plants. The beautiful sights of acres and acres of lush green tea plantations will make us realize that we have at last reached Munnar and of course the place is so much known for its tea estates. It always carries the remnants of history of tea cultivation in Kerala.

Neelakurinji or Strobilanthus has special status in the tourism map of this fascinating destination. The flower which blooms once in twelve years attracts lots of tourists from all over the world. Unending expanse of tea plantations pristine valleys and mountains, exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests aroma of spice scented cool air . Yes!!! This beautiful destination has all these and more. It's the place you would love to visit ; it's the place you would wish never to leave.

SPECIALITIES OF MUNNAR

  • The hills, mist, valleys, streams ,waterfalls etc..
  • Tea plantations
  • Rare flora and fauna
  • Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala Rivers
  • This was once the summer capital FOR THE British in South India
  • Neelakurinji or Strobilanthus was here