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Green and surrounded by the serenity of spectacular hills, the beautiful hill station of Munnar in Idukki district of Kerala, redefines nature like no other place does. The picturesque hill station of Munnar is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India, drawing a wide variety of people with the lure of her scenic landscapes. Thus, whether you are a newly wed couple planning a honeymoon in Munnar hill station or just want a holiday in Munnar hills with your family, this mountainous district promises to charm!

Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands of this hill station is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years, last bloomed in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.

Tea plantations

Munnar is situated at a distance of 70 km from Idukki and is 1600 meter above the sea level. This hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in south India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, from where it gets its name.

The high ranges of Munnar were earlier known as the Kannan Devan Hills, named after a certain Kannan Devan, who was the landlord in the Anchanad Valley on the eastern side of the district. The principal crops cultivated in the hill station are Tea and Coffee.

Kochi or Cochin is the airport nearest to Munnar, located around 130 kms away from this scenic hill station. The town of Munnar is well-connected to the airport at Kochi by a number of means of transportation.The nearest railway station to the quaint hill station of Munnar is at Kochi and is well-connected to the hilly slopes of Munnar. Munnar is well- connected to almost all its neighboring districts by smooth roads and an efficient system of local transport. These include cities like Madurai which takes around six hours to reach, as well as Coimbatore at almost the same distance.

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