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    Munnar
    with its impeccable beauty is the most famous holiday destination in South India. In the green and serene Kannan Devan Hills lies the quiet and restful resort of Munnar. Munnar is located in the Idukki district in Kerala. Munnar, the queen of hill stations is located at the confluence of three mountain streams namely, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Munnar is located about 6,500 feet above the sea level along the western ghats on the eastern border of Kerala. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town.


    There are various tropical plantations of tea, coffee, cardamom and other spices, dense forests and wildlife sanctuaries full with various types of flora and fauna. The major wildlife animals which are found in Munnar are the Nilgiri Tahrs (Mountain Goats), Langurs and Elephants. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here, is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD.


    Places of Interest in Munnar
    There are various places of interest in Munnar which are located at a very short distance like the Anaimudi peak, the South India's highest peak, Rajmalai, Eravikulam National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Thekkady. The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is the home to some of the rare species of flora and fauna. Half of the entire population of Nilgiri Tahr is found in Rajamalai. The places like Pothamedu, Lokheart Gap and Devikulam offer various adventure, trekking, trout fishing and picnic opportunities. In Attukal, Nayamakkad and Chithrapuram you will enjoy the cascading waterfall and the alluring charm of plantations. Mattupetty Lake is a calm spot for picnics and boating.


    Things to do in Munnar:

    The tourists can do various things in Munnar like Forest trekking, Camping, Angling, Plantation tours, Visit to a Tea Factory, Golf, Cycling and Boating.



    Keywords: Munnar ,Kannan Devan Hills, Nilgiri Tahrs (Mountain Goats), Langurs , Elephants,Anaimudi peak,South India's highest peak, Rajmalai, Eravikulam National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary ,Thekkady, various adventure, trekking, trout fishing,Neelakurinji,Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes,exotic flora ,picnics , boating,Mattupetty Lake ,Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni ,Kundala,tea, coffee, cardamom , spices


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    Eravikulam National Park


    It is an ideal place for seeing the biodiversity of high elevation shola-grassland ecosystem. Visitors are taken to Rajamalai in forest dept vehicles and given an opportunity to see all this. Private vehicles are not allowed here. The National Park is usually closed at the time of calving of Nilgiri Tahr which is usually during the early months of every year.

    Location: 15 km from Munnar.
    Visiting hours: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.

    A sanctuary for the endangered mountain goat of South India, the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragus hylocrious), the Eravikulam National Park stands out for the stark beauty of its rolling grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 sq km in the Kannan devan hills.

    Anamudi, the highest peak (2695 m) south of Himalayas, stands majestically in the core area of the national park. The slopes of the hills abound in many kinds of rare flora which include rare terrestrial and epiphytic orchids, and beautiful wild balsams. Important fauna here are the Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Langur, leopard, tiger, Indian bison, etc.

    Rajamalai is the tourism zone of the National Park, where the visitors are taken in forest dept vehicles and introduced to the shola - grassland eco system unique to this region. There is a very informative interpretation centre at Rajamalai.

    A protected area, the sanctuary is divided into three regions - the core area, the buffer area and the tourism area. Visitors are allowed only to the tourism area - Rajamalai - the region lying beyond the road entry into Eravikulam. Here one can observe the Nilgiri Tahr at close quarters.

    Don't make this your destination during the early months of the year, the park may be closed for visitors because it is calving time of the Tahr.

    Getting there: Eravikulam is 15 km from Munnar.

    Nearest railway station: Kottayam, about 142 km from Munnar; Ernakulam, about 130 km from Munnar.
    Nearest airport: Madurai (Tamilnadu) about 142 km; Cochin International Airport, about 150 km.



    Keywords: Munnar ,Kannan Devan Hills, Nilgiri Tahrs (Mountain Goats), Langurs , Elephants,Anaimudi peak,South India's highest peak, Rajmalai, Eravikulam National Park, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary ,Thekkady, various adventure, trekking, trout fishing,Neelakurinji,Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes,exotic flora ,picnics , boating,Mattupetty Lake ,Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni ,Kundala,tea, coffee, cardamom , spices



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    these places are beautiful
    thanks

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    I like munnar it's my favorite place in kerala thanks for the pics admin annie

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    Smile Munnar.................Beautiful Place

    Hi...
    In my opinion,Munnar the peaceful tourist destination in God’s own country. Situated in the Idukki district of the Indian state of Kerala. The name Munnar is believed to indicate “three rivers”,referring to the town’s strategic place at the confluence of the Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. It is a beautiful, peaceful hill station enclosed with unending expanse of tea plantations. Munnar enjoys an energizing climate, with brittle mornings and sunny blue skies in the winter though as with all of Kerala, torrential rains descend during the monsoons. This hill station is marked by enormous expanses of tea plantations, colonial bungalows, rivulets, waterfalls and cool weather. It is also an ultimate destination for trekking and mountain biking. And Munnar’s greenery and cool air draws streams of well heeled honeymooners and weekenders from the metropolitan cities of South India.

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    These pictures of Munnar are awesome. The place is the favourite tourist destination of Kerala. It have many natural spots for visit.

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