Munnar is a small town located at 10.09° North and 77.06° of the southern state of Kerala in India. The name is most often used to refer to the whole tourist area, of which the town forms a part.

It is located at the confluence of the mountain streams Muthirappuzha, Chanduvarai and Kundala. It is surrounded by wild jungles and is wet and cold for most of the .Though part of Kerala state, Tamil workers brought from Tamilnadu and their successors are now majority in Munnar.

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'. 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 who were in the know and it is sometimes referred to as the 'Switzerland of India' for its natural surroundings and Old World architecture.

In 2000, the Government of Kerala declared Munnar as a tourist spot. This has helped in attracting more tourists to the place.

Situated 14 kms away from Munnar, Mattupetty is at an altitude of 1700 m from sea level. Mattupetty is renowned for its wonderful lake and a dam which reveal the serene beauty of the tea estates and other plantations. The Kerala Government has arranged Boating facility here.

We can feel & wonder the echo phenomenon of the majestic mountains in Echo Point.

Devikulam, known for its lake and spectacular sceneries is 7kms away from Munnar.