MUNNAR

Munnar is formed by the confluence of three mountain streams: Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala. This hill camp, located 1,600 metres above sea level, was originally the summer retreat of the British Government in South India. Munnar is one of Kerala’s most popular honeymoon destinations, with a variety of resorts and lodging options to suit a variety of budgets. This renowned vacation town is known for its sprawling tea plantations, gorgeous towns, winding pathways, and holiday facilities. The Neelakurinji is a type of exotic vegetation found in the forests and grasslands of this region. This flower, which blooms every twelve years and bathes the hills in blue, will bloom next in 2030. Munnar is also home to Anamudi, South India’s tallest mountain at 2,695 metres.   HISTORY OF MUNNAR For thousands of years, hunter-gatherer tribals such as the Malayarayan and Muthuvan have lived in the area. Colonel Arthur Wellesley, afterwards the Duke of Wellington, is said to have been the fi...