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Munnar is located at the Idukki district of Kerala State in India. The word "Munnar"
means three rivers. 3 mountain streams (Madurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala)
are joining together here. During the British rule in India, Munnar was the
summer resort of the Government officials. The natural beauty, calmness and
mild cold climate throughout the year makes it the favourite tourist place of
both Indians and foreigners. There are about 30 tea plantations in and around
Munnar. Among these, majority of the plantations are owned by Tata Group's
Kannan Devan Tea Estate. The tea estates, hills, lakes and forests inside
Munnar range exposes it's beauty. The Munnar hills are covered by tea plants
which makes the feeling of seeing a wide green carpet.
Places of Interest
Devikulam is 7 Km away. Tourists are attracted to this lake town
Marayoor is about 40 Km away, where Sandalwood forest, Muniyaras (ancient
caves) and water falls (Thoovanam) are located
Rajamalai is situated 15 Km away, where Nilgiri Tahr is preserved
Top Station is 40 Km away from Munnar. From here you can get a spectacular
view of the plains of Tamilnadu. Kundalai Dam is on the Munnar-Top Station
road
Mattupetty Lake is 14 Km away from Munnar
Chinnar Wild Sanctuary is 60 Km away, where elephants, deer, samba etc can be
seen
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