Munnar, Kerala
Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above sea level,in the Western Ghats range of mountains.
The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers",referring to its location at the confluence of the Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.Munnar town is situated on the Kannan Devan Hills village in Devikulam taluk and is the largest panchayat in the Idukki district covering an area of nearly 557 square kilometres (215 sq mi).The nearest major railway stations are at Ernakulam and Aluva (approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) by road). The Nearest Functioning Railway station is at Udumalaipettai according to Google maps The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is 105 kilometres (65 mi) away.
Munnar can be that one serene escape into the natural wonders of God's own country, Kerala, that you might have been looking for, for a long time. Perched at the confluence of three mountain streams--Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly--the charming hill town lies about 130 km east of Kochi and 100 km north of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady. Pluck tea leaves while you explore Munnar's dense tea plantations, prance about in gurgling streams while hiking on cloud-covered slopes, or wander through the hill town's zig-zag lanes--Munnar is just perfect for nature lovers.
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