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You
are on top. Munnar is such a lovely hillstation.
Few can resist the lure of it.
Look at nature in all its virgin beauty..
Mist gloriously scattered over may stop your eyes
from..
Never mind, It’s so special.
The lush vegetation of tea, cardom,
strawbury... all make Munnar,
totally distinctive and spectacular.
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1600m
above sea level, this hillstation shrouded in mist,
offer you a distinctive treat. Munnar, literally means
3 rivers, is situated at the confluence of three mountain
streams - Mudrapuzha Nallathanni and Kundala. The famous
Kannan Devan Tea Estate adds heavenly charm to the serene
landscape.
Sprawling tea and cardamom plantations, exclusive cool
climate, mountains gently kissing the sky, richness
of exotie flora and fauna make Munnar one of the finest
as well as popular hillstations.
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Neelakurunji (Strobilanthus):
A rare plant that blooms once in 12 years. It will bloom
next in 2006 AD making the hill side fascinatingly bluish
in colour.
Nilgiri Tahr:
Half the world population of the rare species of mountain
goat (Hermitragus hylocrius) Nilgiri Tahr, is now found
in the highlands and rocky regions. They have become
a species which is fast becoming extinct. Small herds
of Nilgiri Tahr are found in the Eravikulam Rajamala
region.
Enjoy the vibrant wild life, savour the exquisite atmosphere
of the silent woods at Rajamala.. Munnar is sure to
enchant you.. Its impeccable natural beauty has made
it the most sought after hillstation anywhere. Munnar
also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi which
towers over 2695m. It’s too a premium shopping
spot for aromatic spices and the best teas.
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Profile
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Location
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High Ranges of Western Ghats
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Altitude
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: 1600
mts above mean sea level
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Temperature
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0°C - 30°C
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Area
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26.2 Sq.km
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Season
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June to August - Rainy Rest of the year
cool and pleasant
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Languages
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Malayalam, Tamil and English
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Cotton & Wool |
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