Munnar is one of the most popular tourist center in Kerala, it is also a most popular hills station in Kerala lying at an altitude of 1600 m above the sea level. The place Munnar gets its name from the confluence of the three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.
Munnar located in Idukki district of Kerala. There is a lot of attractive places are located in and around Munnar. The highest peak in South India, Anamudi, is located in Munnar.
The other important places in Munnar are
Eravikulam National Park : The park is located about 15 km from Munnar city.
It spread over 97 sq km in the Kannan devan hills. A wide varity of rare species of animals, birds and butterflies are found here.
Reach Munnar:
Nearest railway station: Aluva, about 109 km from Munnar
Nearest airport:
Madurai in Tamilnadu about 142 km
Cochin International Airport, about 150 km.