Munnar is the most beautiful hill station of Kerala and probably in South India. Located at an altitude of about 1600 m from the sea level amidst picturesque mountain ranges with lush green vegetation and scenic waterfalls, Munnar is a living paradise on the earth.
The misty hills with sprawling tea plantations, appearing like velvet lawns on the gentle slopes of hills and a cool and exotic breeze laden with the fragrance of fresh tea make you feel like as if you are in a paradise. Some of the highest tea gardens of the world are also located at Munnar. The picturesque town of Munnar is pristinely clean and beautifully maintained. The quiet surroundings of Munnar offer you a secluded environ to relax in the lap of Mother Nature. The hills also have some of the best trekking routes of India and so known as 'trekker's paradise'. For adventure-seeking tourists, the place offers best conditions for paragliding and rock climbing. Anamudi, The highest peak of south India at 2695 m adds to the fame of the place.
The verdant vegetation here supports a variety of wildlife including elephants, bison, langurs and macaques among many others. In its vicinity is located the Eravikulam National Park, the home of the free roaming endangered Nilgiri Tahr.
The singular characteristic of the Munnar region is 'Neelakurinji' (Strobilanthus Kunthanus), bluish purple color flowers, giving the hills a unique blue-purple sheen. It has a distinction as it flowers every 12 years and during its blossoming, Munnar appears like a naturalist's paradise.
Other major attractions of Munnar are the Kundale Tea Plantation, an area surrounded by a lovely small lake that offers some of the stunning sights. The Kuthumkal Waterfalls provides an amazing view to tourist as the water falls down from scintillating heights.
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