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About Munnar Tourism
Munnar
is a beautiful getaway landscaped with tea plantations, hills, lakes,
forests and winding walks. Located at an altitude of 1,829 m, it is
home to South India's highest peak called Anamudi, standing 2,695 m tall. It is also an important commercial centre in the Idukki district. The economy of Munnar thrives primarily from its vast tea estates and coffee plantations. Tourism is also another contributor.Often referred to as the Kashmir of South India, Munnar offers tourists a mix of relaxation and adventure amidst beautiful landscapes. The word Munnar in Tamil means three rivers. Munnar is located where the rivers Mudrapuzha, Nallathani and Kundala converge, and so the name.The history of Munnar can be traced back to the 10th
century, which is its recorded history; although various relics that
have been discovered point to its existence in the Stone Age. Around
the 17th century the people of Tamil origin known as Muthuvans
Overview of the destination I have seen most of India including Kashmir and Darjeeling and frankly speaking after Kashmir i liked Munnar the most. and Kerala as a whole
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Kerala is full of sight-seeing. Every part of land is beautiful.
Everywhere there is a jewellery shop. Silk is of very good quality
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. best is to take a flight it is well connected with rest of india.
Munnar is atleast 3 days, Alleppy 2 days, Kumarakom 2 days and
Munnar - The Gateway to the Hills - Large expanse of tea plantations, forests, wild life, valleys and mountains give Munnar a favoured tourist status.
Munnar: the place less traveled by - Munnar has been in my radar for two things: the breathtaking tea and spices plantations and the fact that it is much less commercialised.
Official Websites
Kerala Tourism - Kerala Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Kerala Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Kerala, Lists of Tourist Guides in Kerala and Transportation in Kerala.
Kerala Government - Kerala Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
Munnar, Kerala - Come to Munnar the idyllic destination of God's own country, Kerala.
Anyone for tea ? - The Munnar Tea estates, at more than 1,500 metres, are among the highest in the world.