Munnar Hillstation
Munnar Hillstation is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Kerala. Munnar means 'three rivers', nestles in the Western Ghats at the confluence of three mountain streams (Mudrapuzha, Nallathani, and Kundala). The scent of fresh eucalyptus leaves, Verdant green hills and rolling tea gardens makes Munnar like a paradise. It was the summer resort of the Government official during the British rule in India. Munnar is one of the world's highest tea growing estates. The calmness and mild cold climate throughout the year makes it the favourite tourist place.
Munnar is well known for its vast expanse of neelakurinji, a blue flower which blooms only every twelve years. It bloomed last in December 2006. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, at 2695 m.
Other nearby places
Top Station
It is 40 Km away from Munnar. From here you can see the plains of Tamilnadu
Marayoor
It is 40 Km away. Main attractions are Sandalwood forest, ancient caves called 'Muniyaras' and Thoovanam water falls.
Devikulam
It is 7 Km away from Munnar. Here the Sita Devi Lake is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing.
Mattupetty
It is 14 Km away from Munnar. The Mattupetty lake and dam is a very beautiful picnic spot.
Rajamalai
It is situated 15 Km away, where Nilgiri Tahr is preserved.
The nearest airport: Cochin (Kochi) Airport
about 121kms from Munnar.
The nearest railway Ernakulam junction at a distance of 127 km.
Taxis and Buses are available from Munnar to important cities of South India
Other Site Links
- Kasauli : Surrounded by Shivalik Hills, Kasauli has preserved its varied natural flora and fauna. Come to Kasauli and witness the world that you have always imagined in your dreams.
- Kasauli Hotels: The amazing Dhauladhar Hills, the serene surroundings, lush green altitude, warm people and complete privacy amidst the tree groves- all this and much more add up to make Kasauli one of the attractive tourist destinations.