The coolest retreat in Kerala, Munnar is a verdant paradise that is renowned for its acres and acres of tea plantations. It is also rich in wildlife, home to some magnificent creatures like the Indian wild elephants, tigers, the Nilgiri Thar, and Gaur. It also has an indigenous species of wild flower, known as Neelakurinji, which blooms once in 12 years. This place is also a haven for adventure enthusiasts as it provides several enthralling trekking trails in the Western Ghats.