MUNNAR

Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains.

The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers". Munnar town is situated on the Kannan Devan Hills village in Devikulam taluk. It is the largest panchayat in the Idukki district covering an area of nearly 557 square kilometres (215 sq mi). The nearest major railway stations are at Ernakulam and Aluva (approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) by road). The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is 105 kilometres away.

Scenic Beauty of Munnar

Tea Plantations

Close-up of Tea Plants

Most of the native flora and fauna of Munnar have disappeared due to severe damage to the nature because of the creation of the plantations. However, some species continue to survive and thrive in several protected areas nearby, including the new Kurinjimala Sanctuary to the east, the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Manjampatti Valley and the Amaravati reserve forest of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary to the north east, the Eravikulam National Park and Anamudi Shola National Park to the north, the Pampadum Shola National Park to the south and the proposed Palani Hills National Park to the east makes Munnar a preferred destination by the tourists.

Misty Hills in the Early Morning

Misty Hills!!!

Munnar continues to reflect its beauty throughout the time. At night, the fog on the roads is worth watching. The waterfalls from the rocks by the roadside, the tea plantations, the dam, altogether brings out the beauty of the nature at its peak.

Nearest railway station: Aluva about 108 km and Angamali, about 109 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, via Aluva - Munnar Road, about 108 km

Waterfalls by the roadside

Tea Plantations

Greenery in its full bloom!!!