Munnar is one of the major centers for tea trade of Kerala, a state also called 'the Gods' own country'.Situated at an altitude of 1520 meters, in the eastern part of the state, it's a well know hill station.

The origin of Munnar dates back to the 10th century. The word 'Munnar' in Tamil means three rivers, hinting to the fact that Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams. The Duke of Wellington was the 1st visitor to this place. Munnar was the summer resort of the Government officials during the British Rule in India.

Surrounded by almost 30 tea gardens that give it a picturesque view, Munnar is near Anaimudi, the highest peak of the Kerala Western Ghats. The hills around Munnar are covered with the rare Neelakurunji plant giving it a wonderful look, especially when the flowers bloom to cover the entire mountain range. It is said that this exotic plant flowers every 12 years and the next scheduled flowering time is the year 2006.

Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams called Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, the small town of Munnar is characterized by the clean, neat and brightly painted ambience inside the city. Beautiful landscape, cozy weather and wonderfully scented tealeaves are some of the other aspects that make this place a much sought after destination in Kerala. Moreover, it used to be one of the favorite summer resorts of the British during their reign in the country.