Munnar – All you need to know about Munnar

Munnar, with sprawling tea plantations, charming towns, winding lanes and exotic flora, is a popular resort town in Kerala. Without a doubt, it is the most visited tourist destination in Kerala. Munnar is the largest tea-growing region and one of the best hill stations in South India. This quaint town, located in the Western Ghats of Kerala is set at an altitude of 6000 feet. Once known as the High Range of Travancore, Munnar used to be the summer resort of the Britishers during colonial times.

Munnar is a spectacular spot in Kerala that is known for its green belt of lush forests and unending expanse of tea estates. It is also known to house some endangered species like Neelakurinji and Nilgiri Tahr. Its pristine valleys, mountains, and exotic varieties of flora and fauna make it the most sought after hill station in Kerala. Mattupetti, Periavaru, and Nallathanni – the three rivers flowing through this region make it even more popular attracting thousands of visitors every year towards it.