| Munnar is a hill station in the Indian state of Kerala. It is | | | | Other rare species of fauna found here are the Nilgiri |
| pronounced "Moon-aar" meaning "Three rivers" in Tamil | | | | Langur, the lion-tailed macaque, leopards, tigers, etc. |
| and Malayalam. Munnar also has the highest peak in | | | | Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary: This sanctuary is located |
| South India. The tea plantations and holiday facilities | | | | 20km from Kothamangalam on the road between |
| make this a popular hill station. | | | | Ernakulam and Munnar. There are basic and mid-range |
| Nestled in the Western Ghats, Munnar with the | | | | hotels in Kothamangalam and an Inspection Bungalow |
| gorgeous beauty of the nature is conveniently close to | | | | in Boothathankettu. |
| many of great attractions. Bird Sanctuaries, Arch Dam, | | | | Marayoor:- It’s around 40km from Munnar. There is |
| Enchanting hills and much more. | | | | a sandalwood factory of the Forest Department of |
| It’s a must see destination for all travelers. | | | | Kerala and a children's park extending across one |
| Following are the main attractions of Munnar: | | | | hectare of land under the canopy of a single Banyan |
| Devikulam :7 km away from Munnar, Devikulam gives | | | | tree, all of which attract tourists in large numbers. |
| a cut-off-the world experience in dark and deep | | | | Rock Climbing and Rappelling - Munnar has a steep |
| woods. The Sita Devi Lake here is an ideal picnic spot | | | | rock face about 100ft. |
| with beautiful surroundings. | | | | The Christ Church:- The exteriors have worn out with |
| Anayirangal :Tata Tea plantations and tall tree forests | | | | time though the charming interiors still have a very nice |
| surround Anayirangal Dam that is 22 km away from | | | | ambience. It was consecrated way back in 1910 and |
| Munnar. | | | | still has 14 original rows of pews. The first Catholic |
| Eravikulam National Park :Less than 20kms north of | | | | Church in the High Ranges was Mount Carmel Roman |
| Munnar, Eravikulam that is a declared as National Park | | | | Catholic Church. |
| 1978 is abode of Nilgiri Thar, an endangered species. | | | | How to reach Munnar: |
| Top Station:Situated at 2200 m from sea level, this | | | | Munnar is about 4.5 hours from Kochi. The place |
| peak offers panoramic views of valley and neighboring | | | | Kothamangalam is on the way and is 80 km down |
| state Tamil Nadu. | | | | from Munnar. Between Kothamangalam and Adimali, |
| Mattupetti Dam: 10km from Munnar, this popular picnic | | | | you can experience a cool drive through a natural |
| spot offers activities like boating and horse riding and is | | | | forest. You can see many refreshing waterfalls. Once |
| a great place to spend the day especially if you are | | | | you reach Adimali, Munnar an hour away. The view is |
| visiting with children. | | | | extremely beautiful during the early mornings. |
| Mattupetti Indo-Swiss Farm: Also know as cattle | | | | Nearest Airport: Madurai (Tamil Nadu) 140 Km away, |
| village, Tamil migrant laborers had once upon a time | | | | Cochin International Airport 190 Km away. |
| reared cattle here. The cool climate and abundance of | | | | Nearest Railway Station: Teni (Tamil Nadu) 60 km |
| fodder made it the ideal location for the Indo-Swiss | | | | Away. Ernakulam 200 km away |
| dairy farm | | | | Munnar can also be reached from Madurai and |
| Echo Point: Every loud call made from a spot on the | | | | Pollachi. The drive to Munnar involves about 2 hours on |
| lake embankment is returned manifold by the echo | | | | the ghat section. There are 17 hair pin bends and |
| from the surrounding hills. | | | | traversing them can make you feel nauseated. Munnar |
| Anamudi Peak inside Eravikulam National Park: The | | | | is about 150km from Coimbatore. Coimbatore-Munnar |
| highest peak south of the Himalayas. The slopes of | | | | route is a very scenic route. |
| the hills abound in all kinds of rare flora and fauna. | | | | |