About Munnar
A small hill station nestled at the Kannan Devan hills , Munnar is famed for its emerald green surroundings, lakes, reservoirs, forests, spice gardens, and tea estates. Popularly known as the tea town of Kerala , it has some of the highest tea estates in the world. In Malayalam "Moonu aar" literally means 'three rivers' a reference to the streams around whose confluence the town grew. The Nalathanni and Kundala streams flow into the Muthirapuzha River, which cascades out of the hills to join the Periyar and, later, the Arabian Sea. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make Munnar a South India's favourite and popular hill station. |
Tourist attractions
Some of the famous tourist attractions in Munnar are the –
-
Anaimudi Peak: The highest peak in South India, it offers excellent venues for camping and trekking with an elevation of over 2695 meters.
-
Nyayamakad: Nyayamakad is home to spectacular waterfalls, and its captivating surroundings are an excellent picnic spot and trekking point.
-
Echo Point: Situated at a distance of about 15 km from Munnar, this pictorial place is gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here.
-
Rajamala: It is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr, found in small herds in the region. The total number of Niligiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300.
|