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Munnar
is situated at the influence of three mountain streams
- Mudrapuzha, nallathanni and kundala, 1600 m above sea
level, this hill station was once the summer resort of
the erstwhile british government in south india. Sprawling
tea plantations, picturebook towns, winding lanes and
holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among
the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here
is the neelakurinji.
This flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years,
will bloom next in 2006. Munnar also has the highest peak
in south india, anamudi, which towers over 2695m. Anamudi
is an ideal spot for trekking.
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Places
to visit
Pothamedu: 6 kms from munnar, pothamedu offers
an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations
in munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the
breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long
mountain walks
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Devikulam :
7 kms from munnar,
this idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora
and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The
sita devi lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings
is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing.
Nyayamakad 10 kms from munnar: located between munnar
and rajamala, nyayamakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls.
The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 metres.
The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and
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