Munnar with its girdling tea plantations offer visitors a rare serenity amidst its perpetually verdant hills that house a wealth of tropical diversity.

From the cozy warm interior of colonial bungalows, step outdoors to a panoramic serenity…….wrap yourself in a shawl of mist while you draw in fresh breaths with the fragrance of eucalyptus and aroma of spice.

During the British rule of India, Munnar was developed to cultivate tea plants. At that time, most of the people around the area were employed as laborers for plantations throughout the area. In the early stages of development, only Tamilians and a small number of Malayalis inhabited Munnar. From the late 1890's till 1921, tea was transported down from Top Station by 24 inch railway and ropeway to Munnar for transshipment throughout the World.

Most of the top positions in the estates were occupied by the British "Managers". A few bungalows were built for them and these are still in use. Munnar was a Hill Station for some British who sought a cooler climate. The two educational institutes in Munnar are Govt. Arts & Science College and Govt. Engineering College. Hospitals in Munnar are Tata General Hospital, Matha Hospital and Arun Hospital.