If there is something that makes me really sad, it’s the commercialization of what were formerly great places to go and unwind. Nowadays, no matter which hill station, beach, or desert you go to, there are always thousands of people swarming to the same hotel doing the same things that you want. Oh, you wanted peace and quiet and maybe a chance to fiddle with that new camera? Too bad!

So, when you enter the Kanan Devan Hills in Munnar, it’s hard not to notice the quiet streets. Because, even for a destination as popular as Munnar, the quiet little town has held its own spectacularly. It’s not just its welcome isolation from the world, that endears the place to one’s heart but the fact that it is pristine, serene, and incredibly peaceful. I wanted to keep it as a secret for myself, but some things are too good to be hidden away. Take a look at these 10 pictures of the Kanan Devan tea plantations and see for yourself:

9. This little slice of heaven nestled snugly in the hills.

Shot by Richa Chonkar at Kanan Devan Hills, Munnar

10. This beautiful Kodak-worthy moment that makes you believe in the ethereal beauty of nature.

Shot by Aravind Mohanraaj at Kanan Devan Hills, Munnar. Winner of People's Choice Award, The Photography Escapade 2