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Munnar

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Munnar
Munnar is Kerala's premium hill station. A hill station transcending excellence – Munnar is surrounded by gently undulating hills swathed in the soothing green of vast tea estates makes it perfect tourist destination in south India. Situated at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, its bracing climate with the laidback atmosphere and its delightfully refreshing colonial air makes it the most sought-after destinations.

Munnar panchayat of Devikulam block is the largest in the district with an area of 557 km². The etymology of Munnar is believed to be derived from the Malayalam words Muunu (three) and aaru (river), referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Muthirappuzha, Chanduvarai and Kundali rivers. Located in the southern Western Ghats the area is surrounded by vast jungles and remains wet and cold during most of the year. Nearby is the Mattupetty Dam.

The people of Munnar share in the culture and traditions of Kerala. Tamil immigrants from the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu also figure significantly in the population.

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Mattupetty Lake and Dam
Mattupetty Lake and Dam
Shola forest
Shola forest
Mattupetty Lake and Dam
Mattupetty Lake and Dam
Tea estates
Tea estates
Tea estates
Tea estates
Tea estates
Tea estates

History

During the British rule of India, Munnar was developed to cultivate tea plants. At that time, most of the people around the area were employed as laborers for plantations throughout the area. In the early stages of development, only Tamilians and a small number of Malayalis inhabited Munnar. From the late 1890's till 1921, tea was transported down from Top Station by 24 inch railway and ropeway to Munnar for transhipment throughout the World.

Most of the top positions in the estates were occupied by the British "Managers". A few bungalows were built for them and these are still in use. Munnar was a Hill Station for some British who sought a cooler climate.


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Geography and Climate

The region in and around Munnar varies in height from 1,600 meters (5,249.3 ft) to 1,800 meters (5,905.5 ft) above mean sea level. Munnar enjoys a salubrious climate. The weather ranges between 0 °C (32 °F) and +10 °C (50 °F) in winter and +15 °C (59 °F) and +25 °C (77 °F) in summer. The tourist season is from August to May. However, even the monsoons are lovely with many streams and rivulets in the area.


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Economy

The territory of Munnar is almost entirely occupied by 30) are owned by Tata Tea, one of the Tata Group of companies. The entire area is known as "high range" and rarely Kannan Devan Hills, from which the famous brand of the Tatas gets its name. In April 2005, the Tata Group decided to divest its holding in the Munnar tea plantations, after which the employees purchased the plantations and are now running the same as Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company Private Limited.

Many residents are employed in the tourism business. In 2000, the Government of Kerala declared Munnar as a tourist spot. This has helped in attracting more tourists to this beautiful hill resort. Several protected wildlife areas in the area attract many tourists who support the many hotels, restaurants and transport businesses in Munnar.

The two educational institutes in Munnar are Govt. Arts and Science College and Govt. Engineering College. Hospitals in Munnar are Tata General Hospital, Matha Hospital and Arun Hospital.


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Flora and Fauna

Most native flora and fauna of Munnar has disappeared due to severe habitat fragmentation by plantations. However, most of the species survive in several protected areas nearby, including the new Kurinjimala Sanctuary to the east, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Manjampatti valley in Amaravati reserve forest of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary to the north east, Eravikulam National Park and Anamudi Shola National Park to the north, Pampadum Shola National Park to the south and the proposed Palani Hills National Park to the east. These protected areas are especially known for several threatened and endemic species including Nilgiri Thar, Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Nilgiri Wood-pigeon, Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, and Neelakurinji.


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Must see at Munnar.

Anamudi Peak    Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary    Eravikulam National Park    Marayoor    Mattupetty Lake and Dam    Neelakurinji    Swiss Livestock Project Farm    Tea Gardens    Thattekad Bird Sanctuary    Top Station   


Munnar Weather


Cities Near Munnar

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Thekkady    Mysore    Kochi    Salem    Hassan    Coimbatore    Kovalam    Nagapattinam    Thrissur    Varkala    Rameshwaram    Bangalore    Kottayam    Wayanad    Idukki    Coorg    Kannur    Pondicherry    Chikmagalur    Alappuzha    Kollam    Udupi    Mangalore    Guruvayoor   

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Hotels in Munnar.

Abad Copper Castle Hill Valley Resort    Best Western Fort Munnar    Cloud9 Resorts    Club Mahindra Lake View Resort    Eastend Edassery    Forest Haven Resorts    Hillview Hotel    Las Palmas Resorts Munnar    Mermaid Hotel    Munnar Hights    Munnar Woods Resorts    Oak Fields    Siena Village    Sterling Munnar    T and U Leisure Hotel    Tall Trees Munnar    Tea County    WestWood Hotel   

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Cities of Kerala

Alappuzha    Guruvayoor    Idukki    Kannur    Kochi    Kollam    Kottayam    Kovalam    Munnar    Thekkady    Thrissur    Varkala    Wayanad   

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