One of the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 m above sea level, Munnar offers tourists beautiful landscape, cozy weather and sprawling tea estates. Once the favorite summer resorts of the British, Munnar is a popular hill resort in India and a must visit during travel to Kerala.

Apart from being a popular hill station in India, Munnar is also one of the major centers for tea trade in Kerala. Surrounded by almost 30 tea gardens that give it a picturesque view, Munnar is near Anaimudi, the highest peak of the Kerala Western Ghats. The hills around Munnar are covered with the rare Neelakurunji plant giving it a wonderful look, especially when the flowers bloom to cover the entire mountain range. It is said that this exotic plant flowers every 12 years and the next scheduled flowering time is the year 2006.

Munnar abound in beautiful landscapes and cool pleasant atmosphere. Besides tea and other plantations, the old-world charm of colonial establishments attracts visitors to this place all the year round. In and around Munnar, there are a lot of enchanting places to be discovered. All you got to do is give yourself a little time to discover life in its sweetest hues.

Munnar offers various accommodation facilities to tourists who come for holidays here. One can pick from a range of luxury and budget hotels in Munnar besides the star categorized hotels in Munnar. Most of the hotels, resorts and lodges are strategically located in the tourist centers or near the railway station.

Reaching Munnar

Munnar Munnar is easily accessible by air, rail and road from the other major Indian cities and states. The nearest airport to Munnar is at Kochi, 130 km away, which can be accessed by the local modes of road transport available from Munnar town. The nearest railhead from Munnar is at Kochi. The railway station can also be accessed from the town by the local modes of transport. Munnar is accessible by road from most of the towns in Kerala. It can also be reached from Madurai (six hours) and Coimbatore (six hours), which are located in the state of Tamil Nadu.

¤ Munnar - Most Sought After Hillstation of Kerala
Munnar is situated at a height of 1524m above sea level. A small town surrounded by the Annamalai mountains, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three rivers – Muthirappuzh, Nallathanni and Kundala. Thanks to its geographical location, Munnar is one of the most sought after hill stations in Kerala, and served as the erstwhile British government's summer resort in South India. The persistent precedence of the tea plantations and Neelakkurinji, a flower that bloom once in 12 years are both great source of attraction and synonymous landmarks of Munnar.

¤ A Tea Growing Destinatioin
For tea lovers, Munnar is as an attractive destination for it is surrounded by as many as 30 tea estates. It is an important tea industry. One can visit a tea factory and watch the unusual journey of tea – from being picked in the gardens to being processed. If possible, visit one of the large beautiful bungalows that managers of the tea estates live in.


¤ The Charm of Old Munnar
The Christ Church in Old Munnar is very old. The exteriors have worn out with time though the charming interiors still have a very nice ambience. It was consecrated way back in 1910 and still has 14 original rows of pews. The first Catholic Church in the High Ranges was Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church.


¤ Facilitate Cycling Tracks
Munnar has some excellent cycling tracks. They lead you through the green valleys, across sandalwood and cardamom plantations, into the forest for some treasured moments with nature.
At the boat club you can enjoy a ride and appreciate the surrounding picturesque landscape. Many people have made Munnar their summer retreat.

They have constructed large and beautiful houses that add to the city's beauty. Munnar also has a lovely residential public school that is well equipped with a swimming pool and a tennis court.