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Munnar
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Tea Country

Roads winding like serpents amid lush greens abloom with wayside flowers, picture-postcard villages, miles and miles of tea plantations. And that is not all! People exchanging a gossip or two over piping hot tea/coffee at the small wayside shops a trip uphill to Munnar will be etched for ever in one?s memory. The misty hills of Munnar tucked in at the confluence of three rivers- Muthirapuzha, Nallathani and Kundala, is amongst the most sought after honeymoon destinations in south India, and a must see for anyone coming to Kerala.
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Munnar Town
  The town by itself has little other than the tea plantations and a colonial era church with some fine stained glass windows. Most tourist attractions are a short distance away. So book a cab for a day/half-day and explore the following places.

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Lakes
  Mattupetty A short drive of 13 km takes you to Mattupetty Dam and Lake. The District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) offers boating facilities at nominal rates. With special permission, you can even visit the Mattupetty Indo-Swiss cattle breeding farm. You can call the DTPC at 2530679, Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm for details. Devikulam About 7 km away this idyllic lake with waterfalls and verdant greens is ideal for trout fishing. Anayirangal Some 22 km from Munnar, is a reservoir surrounded by a carpet of green. Keep your fingers crossed for a herd of elephants to descend down to the lake for a drink. If you get lucky, it is a treat for the eyes, and of course you can snap away at random. The herds tend to spend a lot of time at the water hole!

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Wildlife and Wilderness
  Eravikulam National Park This is the home of the endangered mountain goat called the Niligiri Tahr. The park is open 7 am to 6 pm, but head out early if you want to catch sight of these shy creatures. Eravikulam is about 15 km from Munnar. Top Station Some 1,700 m above sea level, this is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodiakanal route. It is about 37 km from the town and offers great panoramic views. En route, you can trek up to Echo Point and howl yourself hoarse. Even the smallest sound will reverberate around the hills and come back.

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Religious Places
  CSI Christ Church A popular place of worship, this 1910 AD stone church is known for its stained glass windows. It is a must see for a traveler. The locals flock to this church during Christmas and Easter. There are many temples dotting the valley dedicated to the local deities. And sometimes it is just overnight before a seemingly way side pillar of stone gets converted to a temple. Munnar is a bit of God's Own Country remember.

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Festivals
  Vishu (April) The Malayalee New Year sees the town troop to the local temple at dawn, exchange gifts and have a traditional lunch. Crackers resonate over the hill side as people celebrate the festival. Onam (August- September) The harvest festival is most important to every Malayalee. Homes are decorated with elaborate floor decorations, and there is much singing, dancing and feasting. After the lip smacking Onam feast the workers come down to Idukki or cross the border to Tamil Nadu and celebrate, before going back to the usual grind. The women dress up in their best during this trips, which for some is the only time they get to celebrate! Christmas Like the rest of the world, this hillstation prepares itself for Christmas a month before with small stars lit outside the houses. The choir gets their act together in a jiffy for the festival. It is another time when the workers get to relax. At some hotels there are gala dinner both for Christmas and the New Year.

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Adventure
  Munnar is the ultimate adventure travel destination. You can trek up the hills and mountain ranges nearby. Contact the DTPC (2530679) for details. For paragliding and tandem jumping, rock climbing and rappelling, get in touch with Tea County Resort (230460/230969; teacounty@vsnl.com.), or Club Mahindra (1800-425-4539,fax: 044-30277778). You can also try your hand at fishing, but get prior permission from the High Range Angling Association.
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