MUNNAR - heaven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country.

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     The most sought after tourist destination in South India. Large expanse of tea plantations, forests wild life, valleys and mountains give Munnar a favoured tourist status.


       Munnar rises as three mountain streams merge  - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1,600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picturesque towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once in every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2,695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.


Places to See in Munnar

1.Marayoor


2.Kundala Lake 


3.Neelakurinji


4.Nilgiri Tahr


5.Mattupetty


6.Eravikulam National Park


7.Top Station and Echo Point


8.Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

courtesy: https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/munnar/




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