Written By
Gopika VC
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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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Here, you can see the Neelakurinji flowers, which only grow once every 12 years, and a lot of other rare plants and animals.
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Mattupetty Dam and Lake are a great place to visit for all kinds of travelers because they offer both beautiful scenery and exciting activities.
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This trek takes about 6 hours and gets you to the top of the highest mountain in the Western Ghats. It is another one you should try.
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A magical place with sandalwood trees and waterfalls like Thoovanam, this place is home to spotted deer, Sambar, peacocks, huge grizzled squirrels, and more.
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As you meander around the displays and photograph everything you see, you will lose sight of time surrounded by acres of lush green tea shrubs and hazy hills.
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