Munnar

Munnar is an attractive tourist hill station located in Idukki district, Kerala. It is situated at an altitude of around 6000 ft above sea level. Munnar offers a cool and calm climate with lots of fresh air. It is a well known tourist destination in Kerala. The tourist season in Munnar is from August to May. Tea gardens in Munnar attracts lots of tourists.  The name Munnar is derived from Munnu (Three) Aar (River). Munnar is the meeting place of 3 rivers named as Madurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.

Munnar was once a sleepy town with just tea plantations. Scenic beauty of  Munnar and its cool climate attracted lots of tourists. Government of Kerala declared Munnar as a tourist spot in 2000 and this enhanced the development of present day Munnar.

Munnar’s lush greenery, calmness, mountain scenery and cool refreshing air attracts plenty of tourists throughout the year. The tea plantations around Munnar looks like a green carpet on the hills and mountains. Munnar os well known for Neelakurinji flower which blossoms only once in 12 years. Another attraction of Munnar is Nilagiri Thahr – (Mountain Goats) which can be seen at Eravikulam National park at a stones throw from Munnar town.

Places to visit in and around Munnar are Mattuppetti dam, Kundala dam, Echo point, Eravikulam National park and Top station. Best time to visit Munnar is from August to May. Munnar is well connected by road. Varieties of Tea, including green tea and Strawberry preserve are available in Munnar at an economical rate.