Munnar
State rank: 2 out of 40 Places To Visit In Kerala
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Ideal duration: 2 days
Best time: Sep-May (Read More)
Nearest Airport: Kochi (Check Flights)
"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.
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Munnar Reviews
Munnar is a beautiful hill station that is ideal for escaping the sweltering heat of the cities. Known best for its tea estates Munnar has a lot of sights to behold and is enjoyable throughout the year. However, rains do frequent the area. Hiring a car or a taxi for the whole day is the best way to travel to all the destinations in Munnar. Be prepared for long car rides as all the frequented spots are at a distance from each other. However, the view of the scenic hill station more than makes up for the travel hours.
Day 1 –Have breakfast and begin your trip early in the morning with Pothamedu View Point adorned with stretching hills and lush green mountains. Chithirapuram is the next destination on the list followed by Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park where also lies the Anamudi Peak the highest peak (2,695 m) of Western Ghats and South India. After visiting the Tea Museum, last place for the trip is Mattupetti Dam. Rest for the day and relish the beautiful weather. Day2 – Second day in the city begins with Forest Rose Garden located just 2 kms from Munnar blooming with plethora of variety of forest roses and other rare flowers. Other places that form the second day itinerary are Echo Point, Kundala Dam & Lake, Lakkom Water Falls and Marayoor.
- 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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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
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The Shade
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Casa Montana Munnar
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Chandys Windy Woods
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Tea Gardens in Munnar
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.
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
Latest questions by travellers on Munnar
There are plenty of budget hotels in Munnar. Hotel Green Spaces, Green View and Rheinberg Homestay are often mentioned as some good, budget places to stay at.