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Munnar ----- means "three rivers".

Munnar is one of the most popular Hill Station tourist destinations in Kerala, India. Munnar is a calm and cool place (temp. min: 5 to Max. 20 degree C) surrounded with lovely landscape, the teagardens, lakes, Wildlife Sanctuary; at an altitude of 1520 meters, in the eastern part of Kerala.

Munnar tea garden

Munnar derives its name from the fact that it lays at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Literally in Tamil/ Malayalam, Munnar means "three rivers".

The hill station Munnar was known as Kannan Devan Hills, named after a certain Kannan Devan,who had been land lord in the Anchanad Valley on the eastern side of the district. The main cultivation crops in Munnar are Tea and Coffee.

The Western Ghats of Kerala stand close to Munnar. The highest peak of Anaimudi is quiet close to munnar. The hills neighboring Munnar present a spectacular sight only once in every 12 years, the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands is the “ Neelakurinji “ This flower which bathes the hills in the blue every twelve years, and it will bloom next in 2006 AD. We cordially invite you to Munnar with family to witness the rare real beauty of Nature in the year 2006.

Munnar near to Heaven

Munnar hotels are already started booking. Don’t miss this golden opportunity. Munnar has several hotels, resorts and lodges that cater to the needs of the tourists. In fact there are many options available in Munnar Hotels that suit every budget of the tourists visiting the hill resort of Munnar.

Good food is also easily available in Munnar hotels. There are several eateries and hotels that offer delicious and hygienic food at reasonable rates. Selected hotels in munnar provide any type of cuisines viz. South Indian, North Indian or Continental dishes.

The hill Station top is a vintage point around Munnar that offers panoramic views of the lovely landscapes and the valley

The Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at a distance of seventeen km from Munnar where in you can spot a variety of animals. For adventurous activity seekers trekking is an option in the sanctuary. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.

The animal lovers at Munnar must visit the National Park which is only nineteen km away from Munnar. The sanctuary is renowned as home to the mountain goat of the Nilgiri tahr. The two sanctuaries are at just two kms from each other.

The Christ Church of Munnar is another landmark of the hill station resort. The church has been since the pre-independence days. Now the Sunday services are held here. The Christ church is the right place in case you are celebrating Christmas in Munnar.

AS you all know Munnar hill station resort is renowned for its tea gardens. Thus, you may pick up tealeaves from Munnar. The munnar hill resorts has several shops, factories and outlets from where you may buy the tealeaves. The single item is known to please many with its flavor and taste.