Munnar brings in a beautiful picture of the majestic Kannan Devan Hills with enormous tea estates that offer the best tea in the world. Munnar is one of the most visited hill stations in Kerala, situated on the slopes of the Western Ghats in the Idukki district. With the dashing woods, green grasslands, refreshing rivers, evergreen hills, misty mountains, acres and acres of tea estates Munnar is often referred to as “the Kashmir of South India”. Munnar hill station is surrounded by three free-flowing rivers, Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.
Munnar, elevated at an altitude of 1600 ft, offers the best trekking trails for the adventure-loving tourists out there. Starting from the tea plantations, almost all the trekking trails lead upto the misty hilltops with astonishing views of the surrounding areas. The fragrance of tea and spices is so alluring that it carries as to heavenly bliss. There are a number of resorts and homestays in Munnar that would make your weekend trip to Munnar easy and comfortable with the best cuisines.
Munnar also has specially protected areas for the preservation of Neelakurinji and Nilgiri Tahrs. Neelakurinji is this flower that blooms only once in 12 years and thousands of tourists come to Munnar to witness this mesmerizing phenomenon of a whole hill turning blue filled with flowers. The Eravikulam National Park is yet another attraction in Munnar that offers the best biodiversity including wide varieties of flora and fauna. On your nature walks through Eravikulam National Park, one can see numerous Nilgiri Tahrs walking through the terrains, you may also get views of elephants, sambars, gaurs etc. For the amazing view, it offers this worldly paradise should be on your top list of places to visit in the Idukki district.
