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Munnar lies in
Idukki district, at the confluence
of three mountain rivers. It is pronounced
"Moon-aar", meaning 'three
rivers' in Malayalam. The rivers;
Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala
meet in the center of the town. The
place is encircled by wooded hills
of the Annamalai Ranges, with the
towering bulk of Anamudi, which is
peninsular India's highest peak, at
2695 m. Munnar is Kerala's premium
hill station.A hill station transcending
excellence - Munnar is surrounded
by gently undulating hills swathed
in the soothing green of vast tea
estates makes it perfect tourist destination
in south India. |
Situated at an altitude of 1600 m
above sea level, its bracing climate
with the laidback atmosphere and its
delightfully refreshing colonial air
makes it the most sought-after destinations.
During
the British rule, the colonials made
Munnar their summer hideout because
of the cool climate and the mesmerizing
mountain scenery. The tea plantations,
mountain streams, valleys, flora,
fauna, and new surprises at every
bend, offers a great variety of choices
for tourists. It is an excellent base
for trekking through the surrounding
hills, which are covered by lush green
rainforests; for going picnicking
beside a crystal-clear mountain stream;
for wildlife watching; or for simply
getting the kinks out of a tired system.
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