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The Tata Tea Museum in Munnar - Top Attractions in Munnar

Munnar is one of the most beautiful places in the state of Kerala in South India. Munnar is also well known for its tea plantations. The Tata Tea Museum in Munnar showcases and highlights some of the fine and fascinating aspects on the evolution and growth of tea plantations in this particular part of the state of Kerala. Tata Tea has opened up the Tata Tea Museum at Munnar. The Tata Tea Museum houses many photographs, curios and machineries. The plantations played a huge role in attracting people to the area and has become one of the main activities in Munnar hotels . Tea Museum, previously known as Tata Tea Museum, is currently operated by Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Company (P) Ltd, which is a spin-off company from Tata Tea Ltd in 2005. This is one of the most visited attractions in Munnar . Your visit to Munnar hill station will not complete without spending some time in the Tea Museum, exploring the history of the Tea plantations. The museum set up at the Nallathanni E

Munnar: The Summer Resort of British into The Summer Resort of World

The summer resort of the British government in South India turns to the summer resort of World . Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. The early inhabitants of the region are members of the Muthuvan tribal community. However, it remained a wild and unexplored landscape till the latter half of 19th century when ambitious planters from as far as Europe started plantations here.  In both Malayalam and Tamil, the word Munnar means three rivers, as it is merging place of three mountain streams. The Duke of Wellington was the first prominent person to visit Munnar. Munnar was once the summer capital of the British in southern India. Munnar was developed to cultivate tea plants by British although it was first discovered by Scottish planters. In the early developmental stages, only Tamilians worked there as few Malayalis inhabited in that area Munnar. Munnar has an ancient history and prehistoric relics that ca

Jeep Safari and Elephant Ride in Munnar

Munnar is the ultimate destination for a peaceful and rejuvenating retreat in the hills. It is the most popular pick among many beautiful honeymoon destinations in South India . Tourist attractions in and around Munnar are plenty. There are many interesting things to do in Munnar . Among them, jeep safari and elephant ride are the best adventurous things in Munnar . JEEP SAFARI IN MUNNAR A four-wheel drive through the hill roads has become one of the most adventurous entertainment in Munnar . This is an opportunity to discover the deep mountain paths to reach your destinations in the paradise through a well-equipped jeep service. This jeep safari would take you down the road of adventure to absorb every inch of the natural beauty of Munnar. Every year thousand of tourists come to this  Munnar to enjoy the wild life adventure and nature. A safari ride in the Chinnar is believed to be a jungle ripping experience and this can be made all the more delightful when quality tim

Mattupetty Dam - Top Attractive Place in Munnar to Visit

Nestled in the greenish valleys of Munnar, the magical hill station Mattupetty at a height of 1,700 m offers tourists a fabulous experience and help them feel the calmness of nature. Mattupetty has located 13 km away from Munnar. The main attraction of Mattupetty is the dam and the lake that plays an important role in water conservation and power generation. The Mattupetty Dam is a storage concrete gravity dam storing waters from the confluence of the mountain streams of Muthirapuzha River, Chanduvarai River and Kundale River. It was constructed under the Pallivasal Hydro-electric project in the late 1940s. It is a popular picnic spot in Munnar and a haven for many wild animals and birds. The still water of the dam and the nearby tea ground makes Mattupetty an ideal tourist destination . Mattupetty offers plenty of fascinating sights to the visitors, who can enjoy trekking and jungle walk at this natural treasure trove. The Mattupetty Dam and lake are ideal picnic spots

5 Must Visit Places in Munnar

Munnar is one of the most popular hill stations in South India .  It is nestled in the Western Ghats at an altitude the of 6000 ft and is located in Idukki district of Kerala .  This picturesque hill station beckons nature lovers from far and near. 1. Mattupetty Dam   Mattupetty is among the most visited destinations in the tourist hotbed of Munnar. It is a beautiful picnic spot that regularly attracts visitors. People love visiting the dam and lake here and families can regularly be seen enjoying a fine afternoon in the area. The view of the valley from here is breath-taking and one gets to simply relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. 2. Mattupetty Dairy Farm Indo-Swiss Livestock Project, a highly specialized dairy farm, is located in Mattupetty, 13 kms from Munnar in Kerala. Over 100 varieties of high-yielding cattle and about 400 heads of cattle are reared here. Located amidst sprawling green grasslands, Indo-Swiss Project is 3 kms from Mattupetty Dam .