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Munnar General Information |
Altitude:
5000 to 8000 feet above sea level
Temperature: 0 Degree Celsius to 30 Degree
Celsius
Rainfall: 275 cm
Information
about Munnar
Munnar is the most famous holiday destination, in
the Idukki district in Kerala. The high ranges of Munnar
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earlier known as Kanan Devan
Hills, named after Kanan devan, who had been a landlord in the
Anchanad valley on the eastern side of the district. Munnar,
the queen of hill stations is situated at a height of 1600
meters above sea level. Munnar is located at the confluence of
three mountain streams namely, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and
Kundala, along the western Ghats on the eastern border of
Kerala. Munnar was once the summer resort of the British
government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations,
picture-book towns and winding lanes make this a popular
resort. There are various plantations of tea, coffee, cardamom
and other spices, dense forests and wildlife sanctuaries in
Munnar. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India,
Anamudi which towers over 2695 meters and is an ideal spot for
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Flora & Fauna in Munnar
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.
Things to do in Munnar
The tourists can do various things in Munnar like Forest
trekking, Camping, Angling, Paragliding, visit to Tea Factory,
tea and coffee plantation, Golf, Cycling and Boating. |
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Tea Plantation, Munnar |
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Plantations in Munnar
The tea plantations in South India are located on the Western
Ghats, the eastern part of Central Kerala and adjoining parts
of Tamil Nadu, usually at a height of 4300 to 6200 feet above
sea level. The high ranges of Munnar were earlier known as
Kanan Devan Hills, named after a certain Kanan Devan, who had
been a landlord in the Anchanad Valley on the eastern side of
the district. Tea cultivation was started on the Nilgiris in
1832 on an experimental basis and later in 1878 was taken up
on the Kanan Devan Hills in Munnar. Toady, tea is cultivated
on 2400 hectares of land in Munnar, Peermede and Devikulam
areas with an annual yield of 47568 metric tons. The coffee
plantations occupy 15400 hectares in Devikulam, Peermede,
Thodupuzha and Udumpanchola taluks of Idukki. The avaerage
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Tourist Attractions in Munnar
The various tourist attractions in Munnar are the Anaimudi,
Rajmalai, Eravikulam National Park and Chinnar Wildlife
Sanctuary. Anamaudi peak is the highest peak in South India
that towers at a height of over 2695 m. 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. More....
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How to reach Munnar
By Air:
The nearest airports are located at Madurai and Cochin which
are about 140 kms and 190 kms respectively.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located at Madurai which is
about 136 kms and at Kottayam which is about 114 kms.
By Road:
Munnar is connected to various cities like Madurai, Cochin,
Kottayam, Kozhikode, Trivandrum, Chennai and various other
cities of South India and Kerala. |
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