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MUNNAR

Overview

The very name Munnar means ‘Three Rivers’ in the vernacular language, where three rivers; Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly amalgamate in a place which was named Munnar. Munnar is also popularly known as Kashmir of South India and it is spread in 26.2 sq. km area. Munnar is situated at an altitude of 6000 ft above the sea level in the Western Ghats range of mountains in Idukki district; Kerala, India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar one of the most-sought-after tourist destinations in the tourist map of India.
Munnar is popularly a tea town. The tea plantations have now been taken over by the Tata Tea Company. The tourists get a cordial welcome by the unending greenery and exotic smell of tea plantations in Munnar.
Among the exotic vegetation found in the forests and grasslands, Neelakurinji with the botanical name Strobilanthes Kunthiana flowers and bathes the hills in blue colour once in twelve years. The Neelakurinji will extensively bloom next in 2018. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 Mts offering exiting trekking for the mountaineers.
Splendid tea plantations - perfect valleys, mountains, and lakes - exotic species of vegetation, wild sanctuaries, and forests – fragrance of spice perfumed cool air all truly making Munnar fascinating and makes Kerala truly a God’s own country.

Place of Interests

Pothamedu

Pothamedu which is 6 kms away from Munnar proposes an outstanding view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the awe-inspiring scenery here is perfect place for trekking and long mountain walks.

Devikulam

Devikulam which is 7 kms from Munnar has relaxing hill station with its velvet lawns, soothing vegetation and fauna and the fresh mountain air is an unusual experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and scenic backdrop is a perfect picnic spot.

Pallivasal

Pallivasal, which is 8 kms away from Munnar where the first Hydro Electric Project was established in Kerala. It is a place with enormous picturesque beauty.

Mattupetty Dam

The 160-foot-high Mattupetty Dam is located about 12 kms from Munnar town is a storage concrete gravity dam built between mountain ranges for hydroelectricity project. The Dam has a vast reservoir extending several kilometres into the hills allowing wild animals and birds to flourish. A cruise here in the dam an exciting experience, offering occasional view of Elephant, Gaur and Sambar. The dam has been an important source of power for the locality.

Attractions

Neelakurinji

Neelakurinji with the botanical name Strobilanthes Kunthiana flowers and bathes the hills in blue colour once in twelve years. The Neelakurinji will extensively bloom next in 2018.

Devikulam

Nilgiri Tahr

The Nilgiri tahr, an endemic and endangered species of mountain goat is very difficult to spot as it is confined to the higher rocky areas. The Rajamalai wildlife sanctuary is a good place to see them.