Munnar: Confluence of three rivers

"Munnar" meaning three rivers is one of the most popular hill stations in India and is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 metre above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. Munnar is one of the major centers of tea trade in Kerala. It is the highest peak in south India and is home to animals like elephants and the rare Nilgiri Tahrs. Among the exotic flora, there is the Neelakurinji, which blooms every 12 years.

Getting there:
Air:
The nearest airport is Cochin.

Rail:
The nearest railway station is Aluva.

Road:
135 kms from Ernakulam, 100 kms from Thekkady, 300 kms from Thiruvananthapuram, 120 kms from Palani and 150 kms from Coimbatore.

Accommodation:
Ayur County Resort, Munnar,      Tea Valley Resort,      Club Mahindra Lake View Resort (5* Resort),      KTDC Tea County (4* Resort),      Tall Trees Resort (4* Resort),      Edassery Eastend (3*),      The Sienna Village (3* Resort),      Black Berry Hills Resort (3* Resort),      T & U Leisure Hotel (3*), Fort Munnar (3*),      Deshadan Mountain Resort (Resort),      Camelot Resort - Eco Resort      Abad Copper Castle Resort (Resort),      Forest Haven Resort (Resort),      Sterling Resort (Resort)

Weather and Best Time To Visit:
Temperature (deg C): Max: 25.8, Min: 15.2 Winter: Max: 10, Min: 0. The weather is pleasant all through the year.

However, the best time to visit Munnar is between August and March.