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Most Beautiful Munnar in the Western Ghats Mountain Range of Kerala

  • Most Beautiful Munnar in the Hill Station of Kerala in Idukki District.
  • Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.

Most Beautiful Munnar in the Western Ghats Mountain Range of Kerala


Munnar a mesmerizing hill station is a place of absolute beauty located in Idukki District of Kerala. Munnar with lush greenery , sprawling tea and coffee plantation is a paradise for nature lovers, photographers, honeymooners, adventure lovers. Munnar generally means three rivers as it is located at the confluence of three rivers.


Most Beautiful Munnar in the Western Ghats Mountain Range of Kerala


Sprawling tea plantations surround the serene hills of Munnar, which attract adventure travelers hungry for paragliding, treks to Anaimudi (South India's highest peak) and hikes originating at the confluence of three mountain streams. 


Most Beautiful Munnar in the Western Ghats Mountain Range of Kerala


The stone Christ Church, built by the British in 1910, is adorned with renowned works of stained glass, and Eravikulam National Park, about 10 miles away, is home to equally colourful wildlife, including the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (ibex), ruddy mongoose and 120 bird species.

Best Route from Valparai to Munnar

Most Beautiful Munnar in the Western Ghats Mountain Range of Kerala

Valparai Ghat Road



Most Beautiful Munnar Hills

Most Beautiful Munnar in the Western Ghats Mountain Range of Kerala



Places To See in Munnar:

Eravikulam National Park (15 km from Munnar):
The 97 sq. km. park is situated in the Devikulam Eravikulam National Park munnarTaluk and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr. The Anamudi peak (2695 Mts) is located in the Southern region of the park.

Originally established to protect the Nilgiri tahr (Nilgiri Ibex), the Eravikulam National Park is situated in the Devikulam Taluk of the Idukki District. It was declared as a sanctuary in 1975. Considering the ecological, faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological significance, it was declared as a National park in 1978. It covers an area of 97 sq kms of rolling grasslands and high level sholas (evergreen forests). The park is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world.

Rajamala (15 km from Munnar)

The natural habitat of the Niligiri tahr , Rajamala is 2695 Mts above sea level. Half the world's population of the rare mountain goat or tahr which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here.The Niligiri tahr in Rajamala are now to be found in small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala region. The total number of Niligiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300.Visiting Time : 0700 - 1800 hrs.
Visitors are not allowed during the monsoon.

Entry Pass : Rs. 10 for adults, Rs. 5 for children below 12 years, Rs. 50 for foreigners.( liable to change)

Devikulam (7 km from Munnar)

This idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing.