One of the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar, is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams- Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Raising above 1600 meters above sea level, Munnar stretches unendingly at the foot hill of Anamudy, the tallest mountain in South India in the western ghats. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. 

 

"Munnar" - ("Moonnu"-Three, "Aar"-Rivers) gets her name from the joining of three rivers-the Mattupetty river, the Kannimala river and the Nallathanny river, forming a new one, the Muthirappuzha river. This is really a gift of nature, a gift from Almighty.

Munnar is a part of the high range district of Idukki. The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of unending tea plantations on entry into Munnar. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji a flower which bathes the hills in blue color once every twelve years. The Neelakurinji will bloom next in 2006 AD. 

The plantations in High Ranges are clustered around the town of Munnar (10 N 77 E) which is about 120 km from Cochin, 160 km from Coimbatore and 180 km from Madurai. Tea estates are situated mostly on the inner slopes of a basin-like plateau. These estates lie at elevations varying from 1300m (4300 ft.) to 1900 m (6200 ft.) above sea level. Munnar is at about 1500 m (4300 ft.) above sea level. Some of the tea fields at 2100 m (7000 ft.) are among the highest in the world. The highest peak in South India - The “Anamudi” 2695m/ 8841 ft.) - is situated in the High Ranges.