Munnar: is a town located in Kerala state in the southern Western Ghats 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 kmē. The name of Munnar is believed to be derived from the Tamil words Munu (three) and aaru (river),
referring to the town's strategic location at the confluence of the Muthirappuzha,
Chandavurai
and Kundaly
rivers. The area is surrounded by vast jungles and remains wet and cold during
most of the year. The Mattupetty Dam is nearby. The people of Munnar
share the culture and traditions of Kerala and their Tamil neighbours.
