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Munnar
It was once the summer resort of
the British in the South India

Munnar: (Altitude 5000-8000 ft above the sea level and Rainfall - 275 cm)
Munnar is situated at a commingling of three mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, 1600 metres above sea level. This hill
station was once the summer resort of the British in the South India.
Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the
Neelakurinji. This rarest species of flowers, which bathes the hills in
blue every twelve years, will bloom next in AD 2006. Munnar also has the
highest peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 mt. Anamudi
is an ideal spot for trekking. It is 110 kms away from Thekkady.
Things to do in Munnar
Daily sightseeing tours - Timing: 1000 - 1800 hrs. Fare. Rs.300.00 per head. For
bookings, Please contact - DTPC Information Centre, Munnar, Ph: 04865 231516.
Tea factory visits - Permission to visit any of the 26 factories of Tata Tea Ltd. can
be had from the Regional Office at Munnar, Ph: 04865 230561 to 230565.
Boating - Mattupetty: Speed launch: Rs. 350 for 15 minutes (max. 5 persons). Safari
Boat: Rs. 700 for 20 seats for 30 minutes. Boating Time: 0930 - 1630 hrs.
Cycle rental : DTPC provides cycling facilities at Munnar (Rs 25.00 per cycle / hour
and Rs 150.00 per cycle / day).

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