Introducing Munnar
With a Sound-of-Music-in-India backdrop of rolling mountain scenery, craggy peaks, manicured tea estates and crisp mountain air, Munnar really hits the spot after the sticky heat of the lowlands. Once known as the High Range of Travancore, today Munnar is the commercial centre of some of the world’s highest tea-growing estates. But don’t be fooled by the noisy and grubby namesake town of the region; the real attractions lie in the surrounding hills.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: South India Feb 2012
by blisspassport 14 September 2011
You'll meet tons of people at teacher training so don't worry about that. The south is less intense and easier to travel in by yourself…
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Re: Off-the-beaten-path destinations in Kerala
by paulputt 14 September 2011
Kannur & Wayand, Kolam backwaters, Marayoor nth of Munnar. vandy
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Re: Kerala advice
by topple 13 September 2011
Jeannet56 - have a great trip and look forward to hearing how it went! Thanks to everyone for input so far - it's really helpful. I…
