Munnar, is in Idukki district, which is a part of the Indian state Kerela, is a hill station, which is nested in the Western Ghat, a range of mountains. It is believed that the name Munnar actually mean "three rivers" as this place is the junction of the three rivers, Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly .
Munnar town lies in the lap of Kannan Devan Hills. Devukulam taluk is the village part of Munnar, it is said that in Idukki district, this village is the largest panchayat, almost covering the larger part of the area. .Ernakulam and Aluva are the two nearest major railway stations, which is almost 140km by road. Cochin International Airport is almost 105km away from Munnar is the nearest airport.
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| Tea Estate, Munnar |
Tourist from all over the world is attracted to Munnar due to its natural beauty, this place has got the country's highest tea garden. One will be mesmerized by by the charming beauty of Munnar wherever the eyes moves, one gets to see layers of tea estates all around, with waterfall and misty mountains in the back drop and the wild sanctuaries adds the extra beauty, in one word, it is absolutely eye satisfying.The reason behind the magnetic attraction to Munnar is, the ambitious mountain ranges with dewy peaks, stretched tea estate and composed climate provides some extra serenity to that place.
Another attractive features of Munnar is a wild orchids blooms once in a 12 years which is locally called Neelakurinchi, turns the entire valley violet.
Munnar is the home of many animal species like Grizziled giant squirrel, Nilgiri thar, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri Wood-pigeon, gaur.
Tourism
So let us start traveling in and around Munnar:
Eravikulam National Park
Almost 15 km away from Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park, is one of the major attraction of Munnar, where endangered species like Nilgiri Thar, rare species of birds, animals butterflies are found. This place is also ideal for trekking. This place is all time favorite destination for the tourist, as it is surrounded by the layers of tea estates, wild orchids, which is a addition to beauty.
Anamudi Peak
One of the highest peak in South India is Anamudi peak which is almost more than 2700 m in height is located inside Eravikulam National Park.One needs to take the permission from Forest and Wildlife authorities at Eravikulam, if any one wishes to trek.
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| Anamudi Peak |
Mattupetty
Almost 13 km away from Munnar is Mattupetty, which is almost 1700m above sea level, is famous for storage mansory dam and also beautiful lakes, where boat rides are available, one will also be able to enjoy the lovely scenic beauty. One will be awestruck to see the lovely green tea plantations and eye satisfying grasslands. Forest Shola is great for trekking.
Chinnakanal
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| Chinnakanal |
Chinnakanal is near to Munnar is famous for its Power House Waterfalls, which tumbles down the rock and almost 2000 m above sea level. One will also be able to see the wide ranges of Western Ghat.
Top Station
One of the highest point in Munnar Kodaikanal road, which is almost 32 km away from Munnar. This is a must visit place for all the tourist and one will enjoy viewing the orchids, which blooms over a vast area.
Tea Museum
Tea Museum in Munnar is another place of interest, as it has the country's highest tea garden.This Tea Museum has the records of all the photographs of the herbs, machinery from the origin. It is worth to visit the TATA Tea in Munnar, who have opened some years ago..
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