About Munnar : Munnar Hill Station is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Munnar in Malayalam language means three rivers.

This hill station, located at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town.

Munnar has been blessed with Hills ,Waterfalls ,lake ,wild life and tea plantation. Munnar, pioneer planters opened up the nature lover’s paradise out of virgin forests a century ago. Munnar has one of the largest tea plantations in India. The highest peak in South India, Anamudi - which towers over 2695 meters - is an ideal place for trekking. The tropical forests beyond have a sizable population of elephants, bisons, languor and macaques.

Munnar Lake

Munnar Tea Hills

Munnar General Information

Temperature:
Summer: Max: 25.8°C, Min: 15.2°C
Winter: Max: 10°C, Min: 0°C

Clothing:
Winter: Woolen
Summer: Cotton

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Altitude: 1600-2500 meters above Sea Level.
Area: 26.2 sq. km.
Rainfall: 275 cm.
Air: Near by airports are at Kochi (130 km) .

Rail:Nearest railway stations are at Kochi and Kottayam.

Munnar Important Places to see

Mattupetti (13 km from Munnar):

Situated at a height of 1700 m, Mattupetti is famous for its highly specialized dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss live stock project. Over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here. Visitors are allowed into three of the eleven cattle sheds at the farm.

The Mattupetti Lake and dam, just a short distance from the farm, is a very beautiful picnic spot. The sprawling Kundala tea plantations and the Kundala lake are other attractions in the vicinity. There is boating facility available in the Mattupetty Dam. Speed Launch and slow speed motor boats are available on hire.

Eravikulam National Park (15 km from Munnar):

The 97 sq. km park is situated in Rajamala of the Devikulam Taluk.A picture perfect scenic beauty can be enjoyed here. Lush greenery, rare flora and fauna make this place intriguingly beautiful. The natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr, Rajamala is situated at 2695 m above sea level. Half the world's population of the rare mountain goat or tahr, which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here.

The Nilgiri Tahr in Rajamala is now to be found in small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala region. The total number of Nilgiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300. Visitors are not allowed during the monsoon.

The Anamudi peak (2695 m) is located in the Southern region of the park. Originally established to protect the Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiri Ibex), the Eravikulam National Park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk of the Idukki District. Considering the ecological, faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological significance, it was declared as a National park in 1978.

Pothamedu (6 km from Munnar):

Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.

Pallivasal (8 km from Munnar):

This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immence scenic beauty.

Kundala (20 km from Munnar):

Kundala is a picturesque town on the way to Top Station. The Golf Course which belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. is located here. The Kundala artificial dam is another attraction. Aruvikkad Waterfall is also near Kundala.

Nyayamakad (10 km from Munnar):
Located between Munnar and Rajamala, Nyayamakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters. The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.

Echo Point (15 km from Munnar):

This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo point is on the way to Top Station from Munnar.

Marayoor (40 kms from Munnar):

This is the only place in Kerala that has a natural growth of sandalwood trees. The sandalwood factory of the forest department, the caves (muniyaras) with the murals and relics from the New stone age civilization and the children's park spread across a hectare of land under the canopy of a single banyan tree, are of great interest to tourists. Thoovanam waterfalls and Rajiv Gandhi National Park are also nearby.

Neelakurinji flower in Munnar:

Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands is the 'Neelakurinji'.

This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in south India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. It's a marevellous scene to see the hills covered fully with Neelakurinjee flowers .Neelakiurinjees scientific name is Camellia sinesis. Neelakurinjee is known in different names such as nilakurinji , neelakurinjee, nilakurinji.

Neelakurinjee flower blooms only once in every twelve years. Munnar is the only place in Asia where Neelakurinjee grows.

It is expected to bloom during the months September to Ocotober of year 2006.

Neelakurinjee picture ( Neelakurinjee Flower in the right hand side )

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