Munnar - One of the most popular hill stations in India, is situated at
the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and
Kundala. Located at 1600 mts. above sea level. Munnar is essentially a
tea town. The tea plantations have now been taken over by the Tata Tea
Company. The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of unending tea plantations
on entry into Munnar.
Munnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi - which towers
over 2695 M and is an ideal spot for campers who like to do some trekking.
The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of unending tea plantations
on entry into Munnar. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands
here is the Neelakurinji a flower which bathes the hills in blue colour
once every twelve years. The Neelakurinji, will bloom next in 2006 AD.
Munnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi - which towers
over 2695 M and is an ideal spot for campers who like to do some trekking.
How to Get There:
Nearest Airport is Madurai 140 kms, Kochi 190 kms,
Thiruvananthapuram 265 kms,
Kozhikode 315 kms, Chennai 570 kms.
Nearest Railhead Theni 60 km , Kottayam 114
km , Changanassery 114 km
Madurai 136 km.
Where to Stay:
Hotel Hill View, Copper Castle, West wood, Isaac Residency, Munnar Tourist
Home, Munnar Inn, Tall Trees, etc.,
Places to Visit:
Mattupetty (13 km from Munnar), Pothamedu (6 km from Munnar), Devikulam
(7 km from Munnar), Nyayamakad (10 km from Munnar), Rajamala (15 km from
Munnar) etc.,
