Munnar Information
Location :
In the Ananmalai Hills 1520 metres above sealevel
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams -
Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600 m above sea level, this
hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British
Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book
towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular
resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and
grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the
hills in blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar
also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over
2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding
lanes, and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among
the exotic flora that you will see on your tours of the forests and
grasslands in Munnar Hills is the Neelakurinji. Munnar also has
Anamudi - the highest peak in South India - which towers over 2695
m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking and camping tours. The high
ranges of Munnar were earlier known as the Kannan Devan Hills, named
after a certain Kannan Devan, who was the landlord in the Anchanad
Valley on the eastern side of the district. The principal crops
cultivated in Munnar are Tea and Coffee.
Getting There :
Munnar does not have an airport or railway station of its own. The
nearest airport and railway station to Munnar is at Kochi, which is
130 km west of Munnar. Munnar is accessible by road from most of the
towns in Kerala. Munnar can also be reached from Madurai (6 hours)
and Coimbatore (6 hours), which are located in the state of Tamil
Nadu. TourismofKerala can arrange for your transportation in and
around Munnar.
Tourist Attractions :
Kuthumkal Waterfalls
The misty waterfall provides a picturesque view of the water,
cascading down from scintillating heights. The sheer beauty of the
place allures thousands of visitors every year.
Observatory Hills
This is a beautiful hill located at Nedumkandam. It's a perfect
location for people who are interested in watching the heavenly
bodies, as the sky here is free from pollution.
