Munnar

Munnar is a scenic hill station in the Western Ghats of Kerala. Located at a height of 6000 ft above sea level, Munnar was established as a hill station by British tea planters. The tea estates of Munnar are a beautiful sight. Green tea bushes cover the slopes of Munnar like a velvet carpet. As you drive up the winding hill road to Munnar you can see the green vista unfold before you. Munnar in Kerala is a delightful holiday destination.

With undulating hills and valleys, wildlife sanctuaries with dense forests filled with rare birds and animals and spice plantations and tea estates where you can take a relaxed walk and breathe in the aromatic fragrances of ripening tea and spices, Munnar has a lot to offer. You can also enjoy fishing in the mountain streams and hang gliding and parasailing from the hills and slopes around Munnar, when you travel to Munnar in Kerala, India.

The hill station of Munnar is located at the conjunction of the Mudrapuzha, Kundla and Nallithanni, streams. The sight of these streams flowing down the hillside is a beautiful vision in that you can see when you travel to Munnar. The green hills of Munnar turn blue once every 12 years when the native flower Neelkurinji burst into blossom. This colorful flower is due to blossom next in 2006.

Munnar is a popular destination for campers and trekkers, for the undulating hills around Munnar, offer many opportunities for trekking and camping. Anamudi, the tallest peak in south India, which rises to a height of 2695 meters, is located in Munnar. The Erivakulam National Park is located in this region. You can see the rare mountain goat called the Nilgiri Tahr on tours to Munnar.

When you travel to Munnar remember to carry your binoculars for you can see many rare birds, and you can observe squirrels and small animals in the thick vegetation. It often rains in Munnar, so an umbrella, raincoat or windcheater, are also useful equipment to carry along.

There are many tourist destinations near Munnar to which you can take a scenic drive. Devikulam, known for its lake with mineral waters, Mattupetty, known for its Swiss Dairy Farm and Rajamala are popular places to visit when you travel to Munnar.