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Set in the lap of God’s own country, Munnar remains till-date one of the least spoilt destinations of the world. Sanctuaries, reservoirs and more than 12,000 hectares of tea fields have helped retain Munnar as a hill resort.

The hill station is situated in the Idukki district of Kerala and derives its name from the confluence of three mountain rivers- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. In Tamil, the word 'munnu' means "three" and 'aar' means "river".

It was in the late 1800s that the first tea plantations were set up in Munnar, a hitherto untouched mountain land. Low-riding clouds, cascading waterfalls, unending expanse of green and a pleasant respite from southern India’s humidity create a picturesque surrounding.

While the hill-resort mostly owes its beauty and economy to the manicured tea fields, tea is not the be all and end all of this hill station. More than 12 varieties of pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and turmeric are also grown here. It is this richness of Munnar that led Kerala to be known as the spice capital of the world in earlier times.

The forests of Munnar are home to some of the most exquisite flora and fauna. Found here is the Neelajurinji, a mauve flower which blooms every 12 years and is due to drape the hills in 2018. In Munnar is also located the highest peak in South India, Anaimudi, which presents a spectacular panorama to anyone who cares to climb to the top.

Immensely popular as a tourist destination, Munnar offers varied accommodation including luxury hotels, resorts and budget hotels. Despite the many options available advance booking is advised especially during holiday season.
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Munnar is a best place to stay, relax and enjoy the natural beauty, Have lots of fresh air in cool ambience

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