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MUNNAR
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Transport,Sightseeing,Travel Essential |
Introduction:
Munnar is a magnificent hill station in the Western Ghats at about 5000 feet above sea
level. Munnar is the best hill station in Kerala and is the major centre of Kerala's tea
industry. It is surrounded by about 30 tea estates, amongst the highest in the world and a
forest that is still rich in wildlife that continues to survive the increasing commercial
use of the hills. The luxuriant forest is hung with pepper vines. And cardamom plants
carpet the damp forest floor. |
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Munnar
means three rivers and the town is located at the confluence of 3 mountain streams -
Muthirapusha, Nallathanni and Kundala. These 3 stream confluence at the heart of the town
and meet all the water requirements of the settlers and visitors. Munnar has lakes,
forests and several tea estates. Anaimudi, the highest peak in South India 2695 mtrs/8883
ft. is nearby. |
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Munnar
was the British Government's Summer Resort in the South and it has been the favourite
summer resort of the European sellers for centuries. |
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Code: 04865 |
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