Mundakayam is a small town in Kottayam District of Kerala state, South India. It is the gateway to the High Ranges of Kerala, and is at the border of Kottayam and Idukki districts. It is here that the high ranges of south Kerala start. It's one of the most developed towns in Kerala, with rubber plantations, and greenery. The river Manimala runs through Mundakayam. Nearby locations include Panchalimedu, Kuttikkanam, 15 km drive from Mundakayam town and is around 3500 feet above sea level.
Mundakayam, the end of Kottayam district is also known as ‘Gateway of High-Range”. The place is well known for its surrounded estates. It’s believed that Mr. John Joseph Murphy from Ireland planted rubber trees first in Yendayar. Later it got planted to many parts of the country and even the sub continent. Even today the area is enriched with rubber trees. Rubber plantation surrounds Mundakayam.
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Rubber , Gulf and Share are the three words which a person from the locality would repeat.The place is known for it’s religious harmony.Manimala River flows through it. Kottayam is 56 km and Kumily 60 Km from Mundakayam. There are various Educational institutions, Temples, Churches and Mosques .
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