Munnar, situated at an elevation of 1600 meters above sea level, once served as the summer resort of the British Government in South India. Three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala - merge in Munnar. Home to Anamudi, the highest peak in South India at 2695 meters, Munnar is well known for sprawling of tea plantations. With winding lanes, Munnar looks stunning and is one of the most popular hill stations in India.
| Languages spoken | Malyalam, English |
|---|---|
| Country name | India |
Nearest airport for Munnar is Cochin International Airport, which is around 110km and it takes around three hours to reach. Madurai airport is around 160km from Munnar and it takes just a little more than four hours to reach there.
Munnar is well connected to different places in Kerala and Tamil Nadu by road. Nearest major railway station is Ernakulam railway station, which is around 125km away.
Munnar looks absolutely stunning and being there in itself is so soothing. Munnar is home to Eravikulam National Park which is spread over 97km. The Park is home to Nilgiri Tahr, a native animal of the Western Ghats. Anamudi Peak is situated within this park and this is where Neelakurinji flowers are found. These flowers which bloom only once in 12 years.
A trek to Chokramudi Peak, situated at 2100 meters above sea level, can prove to be quite mesmerizing. The hill houses the beautiful Shoals Forests.
Munnar is also home to quite a few waterfalls. Lakkom Waterfalls is one of those which is on the river Eravikulam. Nyayamakad falls is another beautiful waterfall in Munnar. On way to this waterfall tourists can come across sprawling tea gardens.
Mattupetty Dam, located near Anamudi Peak, at a distance of about 13km from Munnar, has an emerald lake right at the center. This is a perfect to indulge in speed-boating.
There are other attractions in Munnar which include Rose Garden, Tata Tea Museum, Blossom Park and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.
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