Most native flora and fauna of Munnar has disappeared due to severe habitat fragmentation by plantations. However, most of the species survive in several protected areas nearby, including the new Kurinjimala Sanctuary to the east, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and Manjampatti Valley in Amaravati reserve forest of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary to the north east, Eravikulam National Park and Anamudi National Park to the north, Pampadum Shola National Park to the south and the proposed Palani Hills National Park to the east. These protected areas are especially known for several threatened and endemic species including Nilgiri Thar, Grizzled Giant Squirrel, Nilgiri Wood-pigeon, Elephant, Gaur, Sambar, and Neelakurinji.
Munnar Neelakurunji
Another attraction is the Neelakurinji, one of the rarest flowers earth; having beauty and medicinal importance, the "Neelakurinji" is plenl in Rajamalai. These plants bloom only once in 12 years! When there flowers all the mounts of the park will be covered with beautiful blue carp - a truly memorable sight. A three or four hour walk from the heart of park, will take you to a place of extraordinary beauty.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Munnar Hotels| Resorts | Homestays
Munnar is a peaceful hill station. This place is often frequented as a tourist spot. Munnar boasts of unending tea estates covering the hill station. Munnar offers not only the laid-back atmosphere of a quiet little tea town, but also plenty of opportunities to savour nature at its best. Beyond the estates are rich tropical forests which contain wildlife like the Nilgiri tahrs (ibex), sambars, gaurs, elephants and lion-tailed macaques .The south India’s highest peak Anamudi which is 2695 metres high is situated in Munnar. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the “Neelakurinji”.
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 were present there.
Most of the top positions were occupied by the British, proudly called 'Managers' in Munnar. A few bungalows were built for them and these are still used. It is also believed that Munnar was a favourite place for those of the British and it was sometimes referred to as the 'Switzerland of India' for its natural surroundings and Old World architecture.
Budget hotels (900 – 2000)
Munnar Inn
Poopada resort
Munnar Tourist Home
Munnar Inn
Poopada Resort
Laspalms
Autumn Trees
Deluxe hotels (2500 – 3500)
Chancellorresort
Camelot Resorts
WestWood
S N Annexe
Camelot Resorts
Sienna village
Ayur County
Forest Haven
Luxury hotels (3500 – 7500)
Desadan
Tall trees
Black Berry Hills
Tea County
Tea Meadows
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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 were present there.
Most of the top positions were occupied by the British, proudly called 'Managers' in Munnar. A few bungalows were built for them and these are still used. It is also believed that Munnar was a favourite place for those of the British and it was sometimes referred to as the 'Switzerland of India' for its natural surroundings and Old World architecture.
Budget hotels (900 – 2000)
Munnar Inn
Poopada resort
Munnar Tourist Home
Munnar Inn
Poopada Resort
Laspalms
Autumn Trees
Deluxe hotels (2500 – 3500)
Chancellorresort
Camelot Resorts
WestWood
S N Annexe
Camelot Resorts
Sienna village
Ayur County
Forest Haven
Luxury hotels (3500 – 7500)
Desadan
Tall trees
Black Berry Hills
Tea County
Tea Meadows
More from http://www.keralahotels24.com
http://www.cheraihotel.com
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