Munnar is a town located in the Idduki district of Kerala in south india. Munnar is at the confluence of three rivers. In Tamil, the word 'munnu' means 'three' and 'aar' means 'river'. Hence 'Munnar' is a shortened version of 'Munnu Aar'. The 3 mountain streams joining together here are Madurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Munnar is set amidst an impressive altitude of 6000 feet with a cool climate and miles upon miles of rolling grassland. Munnar is famous for its tea plantations, many of them started by the British. Once home to erstwhile British rulers who decided to embark on the town during the colonial days, Munnar, is now a popular tourist spot for those wishing to visit the surrounding tea plantations, soak in the fresh countryside and visit the national parks, lakes and hill tops which surround it.