plantations give it a simplistic and smooth appearance.
Munnar is a perennial favourite of Indian honeymooners.
 Dense
forests, wildlife sanctuaries and major cash crop plantations cover most
of the region. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands
here is the Neelakurinji. At that time, the hill side will appear bluish
in colour. This flower bathes the hills in blue once every twelve
years, will bloom next in 2006AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in
South India-Anamudi, which towers over 2695m. Anamudi is an ideal spot
for trekking. Munnar abounds in animals like elephants and Nilgiri langurs.
Traditions of the British Tea Plantation town are still preserved in this
heavenly and un-spoilt hill station.
Places to Visit
 Potheamedu
(6km from Munnar)
Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom
plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the cool mountain and the
breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks.
Devikulam (7km from Munnar)
This small hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and
fauna and the cool mountain air . It is a beautiful place with lot of
tea plantations. The Sta Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque
surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout
fishing.
Pallivasal (8km from Munnar)
This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric project in Kerala. It
is place of immense scenic beauty. On working days it is possible to visit
Hydro Electric project. (Permission should be taken from the electricity
department)
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Munnar, also
known as the Kashmir of South India is a peaceful hill station with
its impeccable beauty has become the most sought after destination for
a holiday. Munnar was the erstwhile 'Summer Capital' of the British Government
in South India. It is the luxuriant gift of nature to the Western Ghats,
the eastern border of Kerala and an adjoining parts of Tamilnadu. The
very name 'Munnar' means three rivers and there are actually
three of them, confluence of three mountain streams-Mudrapuzha,
Nallathanni and Kundala 5000ft above sea level. Munnar consists
of vast sloping areas of tea, most of which mostly are owned by Tata Tea.
Coffee and cardamom 
