Munnar
Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above mean sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains.
Etymology
The name Munnar is believed to mean “three rivers”, referring to its location at the confluence of the Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.
Location
Munnar town is situated on the Kannan Devan Hills village in Devikulam taluk and is the largest panchayat in the Idukki district covering an area of nearly 557 square kilometres (215 sq mi).
Road
Munnar is well connected by both National highways, state highways and rural roads. The town lies in the Kochi – Dhanushkodi National highway (N.H 49), about 130 km (81 mi) from Cochin, 31 km (19 mi) from Adimali, 85 km (53 mi) from Udumalpettu in Tamil Nadu and 60 km (37 mi) from Neriyamangalam.
Distance from major cities
From Kochi – Ernakulam – 150 km
Flora and fauna
Most of the native flora and fauna of Munnar have disappeared due to severe habitat fragmentation resultant from 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.
Endemic species
These protected areas are especially known for several threatened and endemic species including Nilgiri Thar, the grizzled giant squirrel, the Nilgiri wood-pigeon, elephant, the gaur, the Nilgiri langur, the sambar, and the neelakurinji (that blossoms only once in twelve years).
Places of interest
1.Munnar Tea Museum
2.Eravikulam National Park
3.Anamudi Peak
4.Mattupetty Dam
5.Pallivasal
6.Chinnakanal and Anayirangal
7.Top Station
8.Munnar Tea Museum
9.Kundla Dam
Geography and climate
The region in and around Munnar varies in height from 1,450 meters (4,760 ft) to 2,695 meters (8,842 ft) above mean sea level. The temperature ranges between 5 °C (41 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in winter and 15 °C (59 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in summer. Temperatures as low as −4 °C (25 °F) have been recorded in the Sevenmallay region of Munnar
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Places Of Interest
Anamudi
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Anamudi Anamudi, the 2,695-m high mountain which stands tall in the Eravikulam National Park is the pride of Kerala. It is the highest point in India outside the Himalayan Mountain Ranges. Anamudi, together with the Eravikulam Park, is home to one of the largest surviving populations of Asian elephants, Gaurs and the Nilgiri Tahrs. The … Continue reading Anamudi →
Anayirankal, Munnar
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Anayirankal, Munnar A lush green carpet of tea plants, Anayirankal is an ideal picnic spot for the travellers from around the world. The Anayirankal Dam is surrounded by the Tata Tea Plantation and evergreen forests. Anayirankal is located 22 km from Munnar, the popular hill station of Kerala. A boat ride on the splendid reservoir … Continue reading Anayirankal, Munnar →
Attukal Waterfalls
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Attukal Waterfalls Situated between Munnar and Pallivasal, Attukal Waterfalls is a charming spot frequented by tourists as well as locals. Set amidst undulating terrains and dense jungles, this waterfall can be reached through a narrow wooden bridge. The fall looks like a glittering silver line from a distance but as you come closer, you will … Continue reading Attukal Waterfalls →
Blossom International Park Munnar
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Blossom International Park Munnar Munnar, Idukki, 685612, Kerala Situated around 3 km from the picturesque Munnar town, Blossom International Park is close to Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project. Sprawling over an area of 16 acres, it is one of the famous tourist attractions in this region. The park comprises several rare species of flowering plants and lofty … Continue reading Blossom International Park Munnar →
Cheeyappara waterfalls
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Cheeyappara waterfalls Cheeyappara Waterfalls is a famous destination of tourists visiting Munnar. Munnar, known as Swiss of South India, has a varying terrestrial terrain that consists of water cascades, rolling hills, verdant valleys, dense forests and tea, coffee and spice plantations. Cheeyappara Waterfalls is one among the many waterfalls of Munnar, which is located at … Continue reading Cheeyappara waterfalls →
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary Munnar – Udumalpet Road, Munnar, Kerala 685612 Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located 18 km north of Marayoor on SH 17 in the Marayoor and Kanthalloor panchayats of Devikulam taluk in the Idukki district of Kerala state in South India. It is one of twelve wildlife sanctuaries among the protected areas of … Continue reading Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary →
Cowboy Park Munnar
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Cowboy Park Munnar Mattupetty, Kerala 685616 Phone: +919447081333 Cowboy Park Munnar is the greatest fun ever-happened to Munnar! , Away from its crowd – it’s adventures galore! Munnar… The green capital of India, where the winds smell pekoe and mountains flourish tea plantations. It is one of the best picturesque hill stations in India to … Continue reading Cowboy Park Munnar →
CSI Christ Church Munnar
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CSI Christ Church Munnar Munnar, Idukki, 685602, Kerala The old CSI Christ Church Munnar is the headquarters of the CSI Munnar Pastorate with over thousand Tamil families and 18 outstation churches. The church, counted amongst the most revered sites in Munnar, was built in AD 1910 by the British. This holy site is popular for … Continue reading CSI Christ Church Munnar →
Devikulam │Sita Devi Lake
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Devikulam │Sita Devi Lake Devikulam Lake now known as Sita Devi Lake is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Munnar in the Idukki District. It lies 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) above sea level. According to legend, the goddess Sita Devi of the Ramayana epic bathed in the beautiful Devikulam lake waters surrounded by lush, … Continue reading Devikulam │Sita Devi Lake →
Dream Land Munnar
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Dream Land Munnar Chithirapuram P.O, Anachal, Kerala, India – 685565 Ph: +91 949 745 8526 / +91 949 745 8528 Dream Land Munnar is a fun place with lot of activities and rides to keep the entire family busy all day along. Munnar, one of the best tourist destinations in Kerala, is not really known for … Continue reading Dream Land Munnar →
Echo Point
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Echo Point Munnar, Idukki, 685602, Kerala Echo Point is located around 18 km away from Munnar, on the way to the Top Station – the highest point in Munnar. This picturesque spot earns its name because of the natural echo that one can hear resonating in the undulating hills. The panoramic view of mist clad … Continue reading Echo Point →
Eravikulam National Park│Rajamalai
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Eravikulam National Park│Rajamalai Phone : +91 4865 208255 Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km2 national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala in India. Eravikulam National Park is administered by the Kerala Department of Forests and Wildlife, Munnar Wildlife Division, which also runs the nearby Mathikettan Shola National Park, … Continue reading Eravikulam National Park│Rajamalai →
Indo Swiss Dairy Farm Mattupetty
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Indo Swiss Dairy Farm Mattupetty Mattupetty, Idukki, Munnar, 685612, Mattupetty Indo Swiss Farm, spread over an area of 191 hectares, is famous for cattle farming. The farm was started in 1963 under a project originally called as the Indo-Swiss Project. The project’s aim was to develop an exclusive cattle breed that can adapt to the … Continue reading Indo Swiss Dairy Farm Mattupetty →
Kannan Devan Tea Museum │Munnar Tea Museum
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Kannan Devan Tea Museum │Munnar Tea Museum Nullatanni, Munnar, Kerala 685612 Phone: 04868 255 000 The Munnar Tea Museum is an industry and history museum situated in Munnar, a town in the Idukki district of Kerala in South India. Tata Tea Museum is its official name, but it’s also known as Nalluthanni Estate where it … Continue reading Kannan Devan Tea Museum │Munnar Tea Museum →
Kolukkumalai
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Kolukkumalai Is there any better place to have a refreshing cup of tea than the hills of Kolukkumalai, which are home to the highest tea plantations in the world? And the tea grown here has a special flavour and freshness, thanks to the high altitude. The sprawling plantations and an old tea factory lend an … Continue reading Kolukkumalai →
Kundala Dam Lake
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Kundala Dam Lake Munnar, Idukki, 685612, Kerala Situated about 21 km from Munnar, Kundala Dam Lake is among the major tourist attractions of Munnar. Also known as Sethuparvati Dam, the Kundala Dam was constructed for Pallivasal Hydro Electric Project in 1946 and is considered to be Asia’s first arch dam. From its top, one can … Continue reading Kundala Dam Lake →
Lakkam Waterfalls
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Lakkam Waterfalls Lakkam Waterfalls is a very popular tourist attraction which witnesses visitors year-round. Lying on the way to Marayoor from Munnar, the waterfall is set amidst dense flora and rolling hills which add to its bewitching beauty. It majestically cascades down from the rocky cliffs of the splendid Eravikulam Plateau (7300 feet above mean … Continue reading Lakkam Waterfalls →
Lockhart Gap
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Lockhart Gap Munnar-Madurai National Highway, Munnar, Idukki, 685612 Around 13 km from Munnar, Lockhart Gap is one of Munnar’s star attractions. The point is known for its scenic winding trails through dense forests that lead to towering heights. Set amid the hills of Western Ghats, this site presents a picturesque view of green valleys and … Continue reading Lockhart Gap →
Marayoor Dolmens
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Marayoor Dolmens Marayur or Marayoor is a town in Idukki district of Kerala, India. It is located 42 kilometers north of Munnar on SH 17 connecting Munnar with Udumalpet, Tamil Nadu. Marayur is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandalwood forests. Ancient dolmens and rock paintings in Marayur date back to the Stone … Continue reading Marayoor Dolmens →
Mattupetty Dam
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Mattupetty Dam Cradled by the undulating plantation hills of Munnar, and not far away from the Anamudi peak is Mattupetty. Situated in the famous hill town of Munnar, Mattupetty located 13 km from Munnar is situated at a height of 1700 m, and is a delight for nature lovers. Mattupetty offers many fascinating sights to … Continue reading Mattupetty Dam →
Meesapulimala
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Meesapulimala Meesapulimala, 2,640 metres (8,661 ft) above sea level, is the second highest peak in the Western Ghats after Anamudi in Idukki District Near to the famous hill station Munnar in Kerala is a lesser known destination called Meesappulimala – a destination for the highly adventurous. The second highest peak in the Western Ghats, here … Continue reading Meesapulimala →
Munnar Tea Gardens
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Munnar Tea Gardens The hill station of Munnar is synonymous with rolling hills that are carpeted with verdant plantations of tea – a delicious beverage loved worldwide. This place is recognised for having some of the best and most beautiful tea gardens across the globe. Owing to the presence of large tea estates and big … Continue reading Munnar Tea Gardens →
Ponmudi Dam
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Ponmudi Dam The Ponmudi Dam, in the Idukki district, State of Kerala, India, is a hydroelectric project constructed across the Panniar River, a tributary of the Periyar River which is the longest river in Kerala. Built in 1963, it has a length of 294 metres (965 ft). The hydropower component of the dam has an … Continue reading Ponmudi Dam →
Pothamedu Viewpoint
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Pothamedu Viewpoint Located around 6 km away from Munnar on NH 49, the Pothamedu Viewpoint is set amidst tea and coffee plantations and undulating hills. The vantage point offers a panoramic view of Munnar and adjoining valleys. It is a popular spot among trekkers, hikers and nature lovers for its pleasing scenic environs. If the … Continue reading Pothamedu Viewpoint →
RockHill Adventure Park Munnar
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RockHill Adventure Park Munnar Rockhill – Off Munnar-Thekkady Bypass Road, Anappara, Mullakkanam, Rajakkadu, Kerala. Phone: 04868 242051 / +91 9744396333 RockHill Adventure Park, Munnar!, is Kerala’s largest Adventure Park, Where you can unleash your body, mind and soul, against the tough terrains of the Western Ghats, under the guidance of highly trained crew and international … Continue reading RockHill Adventure Park Munnar →
Rose Gardens Munnar
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Rose Gardens Munnar NH 49, Karadipara, Munnar, 685611, Kerala Munnar Floriculture Centre, popularly known as Munnar Rose Garden, is a beautiful garden with hundreds of rare varieties of flowers and herbal plants. With large tea plantations in the background, this is place is definitely worth a visit for everyone who enjoy flowers. About Floriculture Centre … Continue reading Rose Gardens Munnar →
Sandalwood Forests Marayoor
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Sandalwood Forests Marayoor Marayoor, Kerala 685620 Sandalwood Forests Maryoor is known for a natural sandalwood forest here. So attractive and useful are these forests that even the memories carry a sweet fragrance. Sandalwood oil, popularly called as “liquid gold,” has always been a fascination for tourists from across the globe. Sandalwood sculptures, though expensive, are … Continue reading Sandalwood Forests Marayoor →
Top Station
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Top Station Munnar – Top Station Hwy, Nullatanni, Kannan Devan Hills, Kerala 685612 Top Station is a tourist destination in the Kannan Devan hills of Munnar. It is part of Theni District in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is notable as the historic transshippment location for Kannan Devan tea delivered up here from Munnar … Continue reading Top Station →
Wonder Valley Munnar
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Wonder Valley Munnar No. 89, Chithirapuram P.O, Anachal, Munnar, Kerala 685565 Phone: 095404 32321 Situated at a distance of 13 km from Munnar- the Kashmir of the south, Wonder valley Anachal is a place where you are welcomed by the refreshing breeze from the valley, recreate and rejoice yourself and feel the wonders hidden between … Continue reading Wonder Valley Munnar →