Munnar Attractions
Munnar is a small town that has developed into a hill resort set amid Annamudi, South India's highest mountain peak. Munnar was established by the British and has become the commercial center for some of the world's highest tea-growing plantations. Tate Tea controls most of the tea production around Munnar and is one of India's largest producers.
The town of Munnar still has many of the colonial buildings such as old bungalows and much of the recreation focuses around the clubs, which were set up for the British planters.
Munnar is an ideal retreat for travelers who want to enjoy the crisp mountain air, beautiful scenery including the jade-colored hills and mountains, as well as the tea plantations.
The town of Munnar still has many of the colonial buildings such as old bungalows and much of the recreation focuses around the clubs, which were set up for the British planters.
Munnar is an ideal retreat for travelers who want to enjoy the crisp mountain air, beautiful scenery including the jade-colored hills and mountains, as well as the tea plantations.
Christ Church
Christ Church, is a Protestant church located in Munnar. Built in 1910 of stone, the interior has lovely stained glass windows and the original pews. There are many brass plaques inside Christ Church, honoring the memory of the tea planters. The cemetery on the hill beside Christ Church has tombs that date back to 1894.
As a landmark in Munnar, Christ Church is well worth a visit, especially at Christmastime.
As a landmark in Munnar, Christ Church is well worth a visit, especially at Christmastime.
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