About Munnar

Munnar is a hill station in Kerala and in southern India. Munnar is located on the Western Ghats, situated in the Idukki. The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers", referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. The town has shared a strong cultural link with Tamil Nadu and over 70% of the population of the town being Tamils. The Munnar town is in Kannan Devan Hills ( KDH ) Village in Devikulam taluk and is the largest panchayat in the Idukki district having an area measuring nearly 557 km. The nearest major railway stations are at Ernakulam and Aluva (approximately 120km by road). The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is 140km away. The region in and around Munnar varies in height from 1,450 meters (4,760ft) to 2,695 meters (8,842ft) above mean sea level. Munnar enjoys a salubrious climate. The temperature ranges between 5 C (41F) and 25 C (77F) in winter and 15 C (59F)...