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"Tea Gardens, Lakes and Pretty little hill-station"

Munnar Tourism

The idyllic hill station Munnar - famous for its tea estates, exotic lush greenery and craggy peaks, is located in the Western Ghats, in the state of Kerala. It serves as the commercial centre for some of the world’s largest tea estates. In addition, Munnar has many protected areas which are home to endemic and highly endangered species like the Nilgiri Thar and the Neelakurinji.

One of the biggest tea-plantation area of South India, Munnar is one of the most beautiful and popular hill-stations of Kerala. Situated on the banks of three rivers- Madupetti, Nallathanni and Periavaru, Munnar is also blessed with natural view-points apart from the tea-plantations. Munnar is divided into Old Munnar, where the tourist information office is, and Munnar, where the bus station and most guest houses are located. The Eravikulam National Park, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and tea plantations are its major attractions.

Places to Visit In Munnar

Echo Point, Munnar

Atukkad Waterfalls

Pothamedu View Point

Photo Point

Top Station

Tata Tea or KDHP Museum

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Monsoon Meesapulimala Trek and Camping 2019

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Camping at Top Station, Munnar

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Jeep Safari from Munnar to Vattavada

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Camping Amidst Tea Plantation in Munnar

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Tiger Trail Trekking in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

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Relaxing Honeymoon - Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey & More

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Starting from ₹19,000

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Budget for Munnar

Backpacker Budget

₹ 5,589 onwards

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Tea Gardens in Munnar

Step into the boundaries of Munnar, and you will have all the reasons to call Kerala "A god's own country". Brace yourself up for one of the most romantic places in India, for the delightful weather, the endless lush green fields of tea-gardens and the hilly terrains of Western Ghats. Over the past few years, Munnar has become one of the most sought- after honeymoon destination leaving behind Srinagar, Manali, and Shimla. For those want to see much more than ice-draped peaks, Munnar is truly a paradise. An escape into the lap of nature, away from the hustle-bustle, into the world of tranquillity. That's Munnar for you!

Restaurants and Local Food in Munnar

Munnar's cuisine is where you'll find all popular items off a conventional Keralan cuisine. From essentials like Idli, Vada, Sambhar to the widespread Banana chips, all is almost staple here. Other than that a number of places will have menus of various cuisines and a huge number of options.
One might also want to visit the early morning food stalls in the bazaar which might offer you an enjoyable breakfast. While here, you might not want to miss the popular Cardamom tea
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Suggested Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Cochin International airport, and enjoy a scenic ride via the hills to Munnar. Explore one of Munnar’s popular hotels for dinner like EastEnd or SN Restaurant.

Day 2: Leave for the city tour in the nearby areas. Tour the famous lush green tea gardens of Munnar, and enjoy the freshly brewed tea prepared from the freshly picked tea leaves. Visit Echo point, the most famous place of Munnar. End your day with a trip to the Tea Museum.

Day 3: Leave for Eravikulam National Park in the morning. The national park is famous for it rich flora and fauna and is home to a number of endangered species. Spend the day at the National park. Catch some local performances of kathakali and kalaripayattu in the evening at the Punarjani Traditional Village.

Day 4: Visit the Top Station which is famous for its beautiful view of the hills. Further, explore some of Munnar’s popular restaurants like Taste the Brew cafe for breakfast or the Rapsy Restaurant for lunch. Later, pay a visit to the various waterfalls located on the outskirts of Munnar such as Lakkom waterfall, Attukad waterfall and Thoovanam waterfall.

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Munnar Photos

Munnar is a beautiful town in Kerala State at an elevation of 1,532 m

Located in the Idukki district, Munnar is also called as Kashmir of South India

Munnar is surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century.

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Holidify's Opinion

What's Great?

A new hub for the honeymooners. Extremely peaceful place. The pleasant weather is always a delight for the tourists.

What's Not So Great?

Public transport for commuting in the local areas is a bit problematic. Also, Munnar does not have its own railway station and airport which makes it difficult to access.

For Whom?

A very romantic place for the couples and honeymooners. Also, a favourable destination for the nature lovers and trekkers.

Top Hotels In Munnar

The Shade

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Chandys Windy Woods

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The Panoramic Getaway

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The Fog Munnar (Resort & Spa)

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Palm Tree Leaf Munnar

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Munnar Breeze Inn

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How To Reach Munnar

Kochi at 130 km is the nearest airport. Angamaly is the closest railhead 120 km away, with Kochi station as the next alternative. Regular buses and tourist taxis connect Kochi to Munnar.

From Chennai

584 km

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From Bangalore

476 km

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From Ernakulam

129 km

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Yatrika Tours Pvt Ltd 9 months ago

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Couponsji India 1 year ago

Munnar is truly the home of the God, the all-encompassing verdant scenario might have enticed the lord to such extent that he decided to make the place his abode. From Munnar to Alleppey every bit of Kerala is drop-dead gorgeous owing to the heavenly natural setting. The monsoon rains make it appear more beautiful and the view from the peak of Munnar is breathtaking, a jewel from the southern part of India.

Rohit Shroff 1 year ago

- Apply sunscreen lotion while you leave Munnar because as you descend the hills the weather gets warmer and causes sun burn. Hill stations tend to get dark rather early, so be sure to carry a torch or flashlight.

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