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Into The Valley Of Tea - Munnar, Kerala

Posted February 8, 2012

                                                         Munnar Lake

Munnar is situated in the Western Ghats and is a famous hill station in Kerala. It gets its name from the Malayalam words Munu (three) and aaru (river) as it is located at the confluence of three rivers - Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly. Munnar, famous for its tea gardens and is home to around 30 tea estates out of which 27 are owned by Tata Tea. It is also the highest tea plantation in India. The hills are full of tea gardens as far as the eyes can see. The beautiful greenery is breath-taking and the serene atmosphere is perfect for a relaxed vacation. The cheery on the pie is, the hide-n-seek mobile network play in these valleys, suddenly all ringers obnoxious or melodious, fall silent and peace prevails in God’s Own Country.

                                Mattupetty Hydral Power Dam - Speed Boating

Other than the breathtaking Tea Plantations that cover Munnar like a green blanket, it is also home to the Mattupetty Hydral Power Dam which is a huge source of energy generation. The dam has speed boat rides that are very famous and the experience is mesmerizing.

                                                                                                       Echo Point

Around 4 – 5 Kms beyond the dam is the Echo Point that is famous for its scenic beauty and row-boat & paddle boat rides.

                                                 Lockhart Tea Estate, Munnar

On the way to the Mattupetty Dam falls the Lockhart Tea Estate with its manicured gardens and its beauty is breathtaking.

                                                          Flower Garden

The small flower garden in Munnar is a treasure trove of beautiful flowers and greens and the spice gardens with almost all kinds of spice trees are a one of a kind experience.

                                                              Munnar Lake

The Munnar Lake which is situated in Chinnakanal, about 18 kms from the Munnar town is a breathtaking view from the Club Mahindra Resort we were staying in. The lake is a source of drinking water in the region and is surrounded by tea gardens on all sides.
It was an amazing three day spent In God’s Own Country, in The Valley of Tea, Munnar.

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