Noushad Bangalore
Gate Way of Munnar
MUNNAR,(Means Three river in Malayalam) is a town located in Kerala state in South India. The name is often used to refer to the whole tourist area of Idukki District of which the town forms a part. Munnar panchayat of Devikulam block is the largest
in the district with an area of 557 km² The etymology of Munnar is believed to be derived from the Malayalam words Muunu (three) and aaru (river), referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Muthirappuzha, Chanduvarai and Kundali rivers. Located in the southern Western Ghats the area is surrounded by vast jungles and remains wet and cold during most of the year. Nearby is the Mattupetty Dam.
During the British rule of India, Munnar was developed to cultivate tea plants.At that time, most of the people around the area were employed as labourers for the various plantations. In the early stages of development, only Tamilians and a few Malayalis inhabited Munnar. From the late 1890's till 1921 tea was transported down from Top Station by 24 inch railway and ropeway to Munnar for transhipment throughout the World.
Gate Way of Munnar
MUNNAR,(Means Three river in Malayalam) is a town located in Kerala state in South India. The name is often used to refer to the whole tourist area of Idukki District of which the town forms a part. Munnar panchayat of Devikulam block is the largest
in the district with an area of 557 km² The etymology of Munnar is believed to be derived from the Malayalam words Muunu (three) and aaru (river), referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Muthirappuzha, Chanduvarai and Kundali rivers. Located in the southern Western Ghats the area is surrounded by vast jungles and remains wet and cold during most of the year. Nearby is the Mattupetty Dam.
During the British rule of India, Munnar was developed to cultivate tea plants.At that time, most of the people around the area were employed as labourers for the various plantations. In the early stages of development, only Tamilians and a few Malayalis inhabited Munnar. From the late 1890's till 1921 tea was transported down from Top Station by 24 inch railway and ropeway to Munnar for transhipment throughout the World.