subject: The Hill Station Of Munnar [print this page] The Idikki district of Kerala is well known for its magnificent beauty. With all its lush greenery, this region properly represents the Gods Own Land, by which Kerala is best known. The hill station of Munnar is situated in the mountain ranges seated in this district, known as the Western Ghats. The name of the town Munnar is supposed to mean Three Rivers in Malayali language. The name is such because the town lies at the confluence of three rivers which are Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly Rivers. Munnar is a part of Kannan Devan Hills village in the largest panchayat which is the Idikki district.
Munnar is popularly known for the world class tea the region produces, with mile and miles of tea estates spread across the entire town. The tea produced in Munnar is famed to be one of the best varieties of tea produced in India. Waterfalls, tea plantations, beautiful valleys that stay covered with mountain mist and wildlife sanctuaries are what make this hill station unique. The blissfulness of the weather and pleasant atmosphere with low drifting mist filled clouds brings the feeling of harmony to our souls. The flora and fauna also contribute immensely in making the experience a perfect one. Munnar is home to a particular variety of flower known as Neelakurinchi, which blooms once in every twelve years. If you visit the region during this period, you will see nothing more or less than a blue paradise. Nilagiri Tahr, a unique breed of mountain goat which is rarely seen, can be found here.
During Britains rule over India, Munnar was the summer capital of the Empire because of its distinct beauty. But Munnar still remains in touch with the old charm it is famous for. A trip to Munnar includes fun activities like boating, trekking, paragliding, and visit to tea plantations. Munnar lies around 1500 meters above sea level and covers one of the highest mountains in South India. The temperature ranges from 5 degrees Celsius to 25 degree Celsius in winter and summer months respectively. The mean maximum temperature during the summer months lies somewhere around 19 degrees Celsius generally. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kurinjimala Sanctuary, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, Anamudi Shola National Park are some of the popular wildlife sanctuaries in this region. Most of the forests in Munnar have been cleared to make way for setting up of tea estates. Munnar does not have a railway station of its own but stations located in ErnakulamandAluvaare located around 140 kilometers away. Munnar also does not have an airport and the the airport closest to the region lies in Cochin, Cochin International Airport which is 105 kilometers away from the town.
