Majestical Beauty of Munnar

Munnar :

• Munnar is a town located in the Idduki district of India's Kerala state, situated in the south Western Ghats of India, the name Munnar usually refers to the whole tourist area of the Idukki District of which the town forms only a small part.The name Munnar is believed to be derived from the Malayalam/Tamil words Munu (three) and aaru (river), referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Muthirappuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. The Munnar panchayat in the Devikulam block is the largest panchayat in the Idduki district having an area measuring nearly 557 km. Essentially a pass; the area around Munnar is surrounded by vast jungles and remains wet and cold during most of the year. The entire area of Munnar officially belongs to the government of Kerala; though the Poonjar royal family (its pre-independence owners) has made claims to the contrary. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience for the tourist and traveller. Munnar is essentially a tea town. There is a large population of people from Tamil Nadu.

Eco point :

• Located 13 km from Munnar, Echo Point is a popular adventure tourism destination. Trekking and nature walks are popular activities in this scenic destination with beautiful views of the green hills. This is an ideal place for adventure tourism and trekking. The fresh mountain air, the mist-clad hills and panoramic view make it worthy of a visit.This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo Point is on the way to Top Station from Munnar.

Kundalai :

• Kundalai is a picturesque town located 20 kms from Munnar on the way to Top Station. As a part of Pullivasal Hydro Electric Project construction of Sethuparvathy Dam at Kundalai was completed in the year 1946. Pedal boats and Kashmiri Shikaras are available for tourists as a part of the hydel tourism projects of the Kerala State Electricity Board. Cherry blossoms, which bloom twice a year, make Kundalai a heaven on earth. Kurinji flowers, though seasonal, also provide ecstatic delight to visitors

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