Munnar
is a small town located at 10.09°
North and 77.06° of the
southern state of Kerala in
India. The name is most often
used to refer to the whole tourist
area, of which the town forms
a part.
It
is located at the confluence
of the mountain streams Muthirappuzha,
Chanduvarai and Kundala. It
is surrounded by wild jungles
and is wet and cold for most
of the .Though part of Kerala
state, Tamil workers brought
from Tamilnadu and their successors
are now majority in Munnar.
History
During the British rule of
India, Munnar was developed
to cultivate tea plants. At
that time, most of the people
around the area were employed
as labourers for the various
plantations. In the early
stages of development, only
Tamilians and a few Malayalis
were present there.
Most
of the top positions were
occupied by the British, proudly
called 'Managers'. A few bungalows
were built for them and these
are still used. It is also
believed that Munnar was a
favourite place for those
of the British who were in
the know and it is sometimes
referred to as the 'Switzerland
of India' for its natural
surroundings and Old World
architecture.
In
2000, the Government of Kerala
declared Munnar as a tourist
spot. This has helped in attracting
more tourists to the place.
Mattupetty
Situated 14 kms away from
Munnar, Mattupetty is at an
altitude of 1700 m from sea
level. Mattupetty is renowned
for its wonderful lake and
a dam which reveal the serene
beauty of the tea estates
and other plantations. The
Kerala Government has arranged
Boating facility here.
Echo
Point
We can feel & wonder the
echo phenomenon of the majestic
mountains in Echo Point.
Devikulam
Devikulam, known for its lake
and spectacular sceneries
is 7kms away from Munnar.
Additional Information
Munnar
Tourist Places
