Munnar is a hillstation in Idukki district of Kerala at an altitude of 1600mts above sea level.The name Munnar is said to stand for munnu (three) aaru (river) referring to the three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.Munnar is breathtakingly beautiful with lush green, mist-covered tea plantations and innumerable waterfalls, streams.
Important places :
Rajamalai Hills : Around 45 kms from Munnar town, a visit here is a must to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, a species of mountain goat.Also famous for the Neelakuringi flowers which bloom only once in 12 years.
Anamudi Peak (inside Eravikulam National Park) : The highest peak in South India.
Other places: Mattupatty Dam(10 kms from Munnar town), Echo Point(15kms from Munnar) [edit text][editors]
