Kanan Devan Hills: Explore The Beauty Of Tea Plantations!

Written By Gopika VC Image Credits: Gettyimages

The Kanan Devan hills near Munnar in Kerala are named for their locals, but Europeans started tea plantations there.

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The first British visitors to Munnar were guided by two Mudhuvan tribesmen. The early hill tribesmen, the Mudhuvans, guided the British to various locations.

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The British named the hill range Kanan Devan because the two Mudhuvans were named Kanan and Devan.

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Like any hill station, avoid the monsoons of August–October. The severe rains will ruin your plans and make exploring dangerous.

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Nearest attractions

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Mattupetty Dam

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Meesapulimala

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Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

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Tea Museum

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