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One of the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 m above sea level, Munnar offers tourists beautiful landscape, cozy weather and sprawling tea estates. Once the favorite summer resorts of the British, Munnar is a popular hill resort in India and a must visit during travel to Kerala.

Apart from being a popular hill station in India, Munnar is also one of the major centers for tea trade in Kerala. Surrounded by almost 30 tea gardens that give it a picturesque view, Munnar is near Anaimudi, the highest peak of the Kerala Western Ghats. The hills around Munnar are covered with the rare Neelakurunji plant giving it a wonderful look, especially when the flowers bloom to cover the entire mountain range. It is said that this exotic plant flowers every 12 years and the next scheduled flowering time is the year 2006.

Munnar abound in beautiful landscapes and cool pleasant atmosphere. Besides tea and other plantations, the old-world charm of colonial establishments attracts visitors to this place all the year round. In and around Munnar, there are a lot of enchanting places to be discovered. All you got to do is give yourself a little time to discover life in its sweetest hues.