Munnar
Kerala · India
About Munnar
The breathtaking hill station of Munnar is a premium highland destination situated deep within the Western Ghats mountain range of Kerala. The name etymologically originates from the Malayalam words 'Moonu' and 'Aru' , which directly translates to "three rivers," signifying its location at the scenic convergence of the Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundaly streams. It is globally famous for its endless, velvety green tea plantations , originally established by British pioneers and currently managed largely by the historic Kannan Devan Hills heritage estates. The region is an ecological haven, boasting South India's highest peak, Anamudi , and the lush slopes of the Eravikulam National Park , which protects the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Munnar is also world-renowned for the rare, violet-blue Neelakurinji flowers , an incredible natural phenomenon where the hillsides burst into mass blossoms once every twelve years.
