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"Kashmir of South India"

Munnar Tourism

Famous for the tea estates, greenery, winding roads, blanket of mist, and viewpoints, Munnar is a hill station in Kerala, located in the Idukki district. Lying in the Western Ghats at 1600 metres, it is one of the most sought after and visited travel destinations globally, especially popular amongst honeymooners.

Once the summer resort of the erstwhile British government, the main reason to visit Munnar is to explore the sprawling tea plantations and the exotic flora and fauna. The Eravikulam National Park, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and tea plantations are its major attractions. Munnar is also famous for being home to the rare Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once in 12 years (the next bloom is in 2030) and the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.

Munnar is divided into Old Munnar, where the tourist information office is, and Munnar, where the bus station and most guest houses are located. It is also an ideal place for trekking, camping, paragliding and boating. As it's a hilly region, Jeep safari is also a popular activity to experience. Munnar is often visited along with Alleppey and Thekkady, the two most popular tourist destinations in Kerala.

The hill station is a haven for shopping for tea and spices. Cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, coffee and a variety of homemade chocolates can be bought from the number of shops spread across the hill town.

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Must Know Before You Travel to Munnar

  • Anamudi Peak remains closed to visitors from February to March.
  • The Tata Tea Museum remains closed on Mondays, so plan your trip accordingly. 
  • There's a reservation fee of INR 50 to visit Eravikulam National Park. The counters are open from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
  • The best time to go trekking in Munnar is right after the monsoons and before summers since the routes are covered with rainforests which can get slippery during monsoons. 

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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 for Munnar

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, Kerala
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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What is the 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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What is the best way 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.
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How much does a package cost for Munnar?

The packages for Munnar start at INR 4498 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

What are the top hotels in Munnar?

There are 402 in Munnar which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Munnar are Tea Castle Munnar, Rainforest Munnar, Flower Valley Plantation Homestay, Exotic 1BR Stay in Adimali, Munnar, Tranquil 1BR Stay in Anachal, Elakai. You can see all the hotels in Munnar here

What are the things to do in Munnar?

The top things to do in Munnar are Echo Point, Munnar, Photo Point, Atukkad Waterfalls, Top Station, Pothamedu View Point, Tata Tea or KDHP Museum. You can see all the places to visit in Munnar here

What are the places near Munnar?

The top places near to Munnar are Kodaikanal which is 49 km from Munnar, Ooty which is located 152 km from Munnar, Anaimalai hills which is located 24 km from Munnar, Kolukkumalai which is located 17 km from Munnar, Thekkady which is located 54 km from Munnar

Is 2 days enough for Munnar?

Yes, munnar is a perfect weekend getaway from nearby cities like Alleppey, Kochi and Thekkady. Here's a 2 day package to visit Munnar and alleppey. 

Which is better Ooty or Munnar?

Both the hill stations are equally beautiful with activities and sightseeing places. While Ooty is known for it's chocolates and gardens, Munnar is famous for the tea plantations and misty hills. 

What is the best time to visit Munnar?

September to March is the best time to visit Munnar because of pleasant weather. Summers (April - June) are a little warm, but one can still visit Munnar during this season. Monsoon season (July and August) experiences heavy rainfall which could hamper your travel plans and hence this period should be avoided.
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Who should visit Munnar?

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

What is not so good about Munnar?

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.

What is famous about Munnar?

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

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Q. Bangalore to Munnar Distance?

balan nithya

4 years ago
500 km
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Blanket resort....Fog resort....Panoramic Gateway
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Taxi..or bus
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rahul siddharth

4 years ago
Very nice and informative article. Kerala is such beautiful places it gives you the experience of mountains at Munnar, beaches at Kovalam, houseboat stay at Alleppey and much more. Kerala has somethi (Read More)ng for everyone.

Rohit Shroff

5 years ago
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 foll (Read More)owed 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.

Yatrika Tours Pvt Ltd

5 years ago
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