In local parlance, the word Munnar splits into “munnu and “aar” meaning three and river respectively. The name Munnar, meaning three rivers, signifies the location of the namesake town as it is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams- Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.

        Located at an altitude between 1500m and 2500m above sea level, Munnar region is an enchanting combination of craggy mist capped mountain peaks, sprawling manicured tea plantations and rolling hills. With its hypnotic greenery, beautiful mountain scenery, expanses of undulating valleys, picture-book hamlets, silver cascades, Munnar has all the trappings of an idyllic holiday destination. Eulogized as the Kashmir of South India, Munnar was the summer resort of erstwhile British administration in South India with its crisp air and cool climate. Munnar is a picturesque hill station that attracts honeymooners and tourists throughout the year. It is a perfect weekend hideaway for local tourists during summer.

        Munnar region is singular in certain other respects also. Anamudi, the highest peak in South India, which towers over 2695 m, is in Munnar. Munnar is home to half the world population of Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragas bylocres), the rare mountain goats on the international red list of threatened mammals. Munnar is also home to the spectacular mass flowering plant called Neelakurinji ( Plebophyllum kunthianum) which blooms in cycles of 12 years.