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Munnar

(5000 Ft Above Sea Level)

Kerala | India
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Munnar is categorised as Hill Station / Adventure / Bird Watching / Plantations


Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Lake and tea Plantations - Chinnakanal (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 September 2018)
Chinnakanal Waterfalls (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 September 2018)
Attukal Waterfalls (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 September 2018)
Tea Plantations (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 September 2018)
Bird watching in Munnar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 September 2018)
Nilgiri Tahr (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 September 2018)
Sengulam Lake (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 September 2018)
Pallivasal area (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 September 2018)
Pallivasal area (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 September 2018)
Foggy Munnar (Nivalink Trip Dated - 30 September 2018)
(Nivalink Trip Dated - 15 November 2011)
Tyre Walking at Fun Forest Adventure Park in Munnar - Photo Courtesy Fun Forest Adventure Park
View from Chinnakkanal
View from Chinnakkanal
Kundala Dam (Photo Courtesy: Hrishikesh.kb)
Anaimudi Peak (Photo Courtesy: Arunguy2002)
Sandalwood Forest at Marayur (Photo Courtesy: Cyrillic)
View from Top Station (photo courtesy: Arun Kamal Ghanta)
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Thoovanam Waterfalls
Mattupatty Dam
Anayirangal Dam

Reasons to Visit
  • Munnar is a premier hill station in Kerala situated at about 6000 ft above sea level and surrounded by tea and Cardamom Plantations.
  • Munnar is known for its misty weather and has quite a few sightseeing spots around and activities for a two or three nights stay.
  • Munnar lies in close proximity to Marayoor home to sandalwood forests.
  • Munnar is base point for many treks, plantation walks and activities around the year.
Recommendations
  • Destinations in Kerala offering Bird Watching"Munnar and forests around are home to large numbers of birds such as the Nilgiri Wood Pigeon, Nilgiri Pipit, Greyheaded Bulbul, Black & Orange Flycatcher, Whitebellied Treepie & the Wyanad Laughing Thrush etc. Bird watching is possible via guided walks around Munnar offered by some of the stay options."
  • Popular Hill Stations of India"Munnar is a Tea Plantation area in Kerala at 5000+ ft asl. Munnar is an all season destination popular with Indian family travellers. There is boating, waterfalls, adventure park, Kerala dance academy, tea factory and lots of view points to explore. "
  • Destinations for First time Holidays Travellers to Kerala"Munnar (5000+ ft asl - 130 kms from Cochin and 120 kms from Cochin Airport) is a prime holiday destination offering Tea plantation and hill station experience. Munnar is popular with holiday travellers and honeymooners who spend at least 2 nights here before moving on."
  • Destinations in South India offering Tea Plantation Experience"Munnar (5000+ ft asl, 165 kms from Coimbatore and 130 kms from Cochin / Madurai) is a large Tea Estate area and now a major holiday destination. "
Access Information

Munnar has 43 Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink

CategoryCount
Mid-segment9
Premium20
Luxury1
Experiential13
Type of HotelsCount
Hotel6
Resort26
Homestay2
Bungalow9

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20 verified holiday itineraries are listed for Munnar

CategoryCount
Getaway (1-3 nights)2
Short Break (4-6 nights)9
Holiday (7 or more)9

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List of Holidays for Munnar

Getaway

  • Munnar - Madurai Break (3 Nights)
  • Munnar Extended Getaway (3 Nights)

Short Break

  • Alleppey Backwaters with Munnar (4 Nights)
  • Essential Kerala (5 Nights)
  • First Time Visitors Kerala Circuit without Cochin (6 Nights)
  • Kodai - Munnar with Kumarakom (6 Nights)
  • Kodai - Munnar Break (5 Nights)
  • Kodai - Munnar with Madurai (5 Nights)
  • Kodai - Munnar with Thekkady (6 Nights)
  • Munnar - Alleppey Break (4 Nights)
  • Munnar - Thekkady Plantation Break (4 Nights)

Holiday

  • Best of Kerala (8 Nights)
  • Captivating Kerala with Kovalam (10 Nights)
  • Captivating Kerala with Mesmerizing Mumbai (12 Nights)
  • Complete Kerala (9 Nights)
  • Complete Kerala with Kovalam (11 Nights)
  • First Time Visitors Kerala Circuit (7 Nights)
  • First Time Visitors Kerala Circuit with Kovalam (9 Nights)
  • Kerala in Monsoon (7 Nights)
  • Kodai - Thekkady - Munnar with Madurai (7 Nights)

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Munnar has 7 Transport services that can be booked online. Click here for reviewing and booking them.

Airport Pickup or Drop

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup/Drop between Cochin Airport and MunnarRs. 5399

Car On Disposal

ServicesRates Starting From
2 days Car on Disposal from ex-Madurai to Thekkady and Munnar TripRs. 7067
3 days Car on Disposal from ex-Madurai to Thekkady and Munnar TripRs. 9889
4 days Car on Disposal from ex-Madurai to Munnar, Alleppey and Cochin TripRs. 11779

Day Sightseeing

ServicesRates Starting From
Day Visit to Munnar - Ex-MaduraiRs. 5113

Point to Point Transport

ServicesRates Starting From
Pickup from Madurai and Drop to MunnarRs. 3389
Transfer between Kodaikanal and MunnarRs. 5556

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Munnar has 7 Add Ons approved and listed with Nivalink.

CategoryCount
Cycling1
Trekking6

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List of Service Add Ons for Munnar

Cycling

Services Rates Starting From
Mountain Biking through MunnarRs. 3500

Trekking

Services Rates Starting From
Anaerangal Lake TrekRs. 1667
Meesapulimala Day TrekRs. 2500
Meesapulimala Overnight TrekRs. 9167
Phantom Head TrekRs. 834
Trek to Mathikettan Shola RainforestRs. 3800
Trek to MeesapulimalaRs. 4200

18 Travel Ideas listed for Munnar. Click here for reviewing them.

Destination Ideas

  • Bird Watching in Munnar
  • Chinnakanal Vs Munnar - Experiential Vs Touristy
  • Experiences in Kerala
  • Kerala in Monsoon
  • Munnar – Hillside Plantation Getaway
  • Plantation Highlands in Kerala

Stay Ideas

  • Ambady Estate – Plantation Stay Experience
  • Anaerangal Camp – Adventure Camp
  • Camelot Camp Home – Adventure Getaway
  • Camp Noel-Mountain Top Getaway
  • Casa Del Fauno Experience
  • Nature Zone Jungle Park Experience
  • Olive Brook Homestay
  • Siena Village – A Premium resort
  • Tall Trees Resort / Blackberry Hills Resort – Offbeat getaways
  • Tallayar Valley Bungalow – Plantation Bungalow experience
  • Tea County – A Premium Getaway
  • Windermere Estate – A Plantation Homestay

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  • Places to Visit
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Kannan Devan Hills Plantations Company Private Limited (KDHP) is the largest tea conglomerate in South India. Tea museum opened by the company is one of the first in India.
    Museum
    Heritage Museum
    1
    Punarjani Traditional Village offers daily evening shows of Kalaripattu (Martial art form) and Kathakali (Dance form)
    Arts Crafts Culture
    Live Performances
    4
    An open zoo cum nature park where one can spot rare Nilgiri Tahr.
    Zoo
    Nature Park
    9
    A waterfall at 9 km from Munnar near Pallivasal and a popular tourist visit option.
    Natural Wonders
    Waterfall
    9

    A reservoir and popular tourist spot where boating is offered.

    Lake or Riverside, Rides
    Reservoir, Boating, Dam
    15
    Kundala is located at 20 km from Munnar on the way to Top Station. It is Asias first Arch dam. There is boating available at the dam.
    Lake or Riverside, Rides
    Boating, Dam
    20
    The Anayirangal dam, 22 kms away from Munnar (closer to Chinnakkanal), is surrounded by Tata Tea plantations, coffee, Tea and cardamom plantations in the evergreen forests.
    Lake or Riverside
    Dam
    22
  • Excursion
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Kolukkumalai Tea estate is worlds highest grown Orthodox tea estate spread over 1500 acres The process of tea making here is certified organic.The factory at the center of the estate was built 70 years ago. It uses traditional techniques and is a draw for tea enthusiasts and experiential travellers. Orthodox tea-making is a seven-step process that includes withering, rolling, sieving, fermenting, drying, fiber extraction and grading. The journey from Munnar to the estate is a 30 kms drive which is very scenic and a bit adventurous and requires a 4WD.
    Activity, View Point
    Tea Gardens, Farm Visit
    30
    Top Station is notable as the historic transshippment location for tea delivered up here from Munnar and Madupatty by railway and then down by ropeway. Top station offers stunning views of the hills and plains beyond. Enroute waterfalls can be visited.
    View Point
    Valley Views
    37
    Marayur is is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandalwood forests. Ancient dolmens and rock paintings found in Marayur date back to the Stone Age.
    View Point, Heritage Site
    Pre Historic, Countryside
    40
    Thoovanam Waterfalls are set deep inside Chinnar wildlife sanctuary and can be accessed from Marayur via a guided trek offered by forest department.
    Activity, Natural Wonders
    Walking, Waterfall
    40
    Rajiv Gandhi children's park at Marayur is spread across a hectare under the vast canopy of a single banyan tree. From the park one can spot monkeys, deer and other animals in the adjoining reserve forest.
    Gardens
    Eco Park
    40
  • Activity
    NameDescriptionCategorySub-CategoryDistance(Kms)
    Fun Forest Munnar is an adventure park offering a range of adventure activities such as Valley Crossing, Rappeling, ATV Ride, Burma Bridge crossing, Rock Climbing, Zip line etc.
    Adventure
    Various
    2
    The shola-grassland eco- system so typical of Munnar is home to large numbers of birds (300+ species), many of them endemic. Commonly seen endemics are the nilgiri wood pigeon, nilgiri pipit, grey headed bulbul, black & orange flycatcher, broad tailed grass bird
    Activity
    Walking, Bird Watching
    10
    Anaimudi Peak (8200+ ft asl) is set at 13 kms from Munnar and can be approached via a relatively easy hike on grass slopes,starting from a hill plateau with a base elevation of about 6,600 f).
    Activity
    Walking
    13

Destinations within reach from Munnar

  • Thattekad ( 70 Km )

    30 km from Cochin Airport Thattekad is one of the best spots for birding in the area. The lake, more

  • Theni ( 77 Km )

    Theni is a railhead located 80 kms from Madurai and access point for plantation circuits of more

  • Vagamon ( 110 Km )

    Vagamon is an idyllic hillside getaway surrounded by tea plantations and forests. With over more

  • Pala ( 111 Km )

    Pala is located 22 kms from Kottayam and is set around rubber Plantation highlands. Pala is home more

  • Teekoy ( 118 Km )

    Teekoy is a plantation area 43 kms from Kottayam enroute to Vagamon and home to some plantation more

  • Palani ( 123 Km )

    Palani or Pazhani is home to one of the most sacred temples of Lord Muruga and is the third more

  • Topslip ( 145 Km )

    Topslip is 2 hours drive uphill from coimbatore and is part of Anaimalai mountain range and Indira more

  • Trichur ( 150 Km )

    Trichur is 4th largest town in kerala and has a large number of known temples i.e. Thiruvambady more

  • Marari ( 165 Km )

    Mararikulam near Alleppey is one of the best beaches in Kerala offering idyllic beach stay more

  • Valparai ( 170 Km )

    Valparai is a plantation area at about 100 kms from Coimbatore and 60 kms from Polachi. The area more

  • Karur ( 230 Km )

    Karur is situated around 70 km west of Trichy. Karur is a stopover as a part of Coimbatore - more

  • Kotagiri ( 235 Km )

    Kotagiri is a colonial era plantation area, at about 30 km.east of Ooty, 23 km. from Coonoor and more

  • Kollam ( 240 Km )

    Kollam is the second most commercially active town in Kerala after Cochin and known for Cashew more

  • Ooty ( 242 Km )

    Ooty (7500 ft asl) is one of the premier hill stations of India. It is known for its colonial more

  • Varkala ( 250 Km )

    Varkala is a beach destination at 60 kms north of Kovalam and home to ancient Janardhana Swamy more

  • Trichy ( 255 Km )

    Trichy is one of the 4 most important business towns in Tamilnadu. It is generally visited along more

  • Yelagiri ( 454 Km )

    Yelagiri (4200 ft asl) is an idyllic hillside getaway surrounded by orchards, rose-gardens, and more

  • Hassan ( 456 Km )

    Hassan is an industrial town located mid-way between Mangalore and Bangalore and base point for more

  • Kolar ( 469 Km )

    Kolar is situated 75 kms east of Bangalore on the Bangalore - Tirupati route and known for India's more

  • Bangalore ( 476 Km )

    Bangalore (now also called “Bengaluru”) is the state capital of Karnataka and one of the largest more

Average Day / Night Temperature of Munnar,Kerala,India

January
30°C / 14°C
February
31°C / 16°C
March
33°C / 19°C
April
35°C / 22°C
May
34°C / 23°C
June
29°C / 22°C
July
25°C / 18°C
August
25°C / 18°C
September
31°C / 21°C
October
30°C / 20°C
November
29°C / 17°C
December
29°C / 16°C

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Getting There

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Localities
Locality NameDescriptionSuitable ForHotels (Nos)
Bison Valley RoadFew kms off town centre, the area offers cardamom plantations and tall trees offering shades to the cardamom. The area is excellent for walks and has a few off-beat experience oriented stay options and a few mid-segment resorts.Holiday/Getaway5
Chinnakanal22 kms from town centre towards Thekkady / Madurai. The area offers tea plantations views. Around here number of mid-segment and premium resorts are situated.Holiday/Getaway7
ChithrapuramA forested area few kms off town centre having a few mid-segment and experience oriented stay options such as Camelot Munnar.Getaway6
KallarAn area about 15 kms from Munnar town centre, just off Cochin highway, where nature centric getaway resorts are situated.Getaway4
Munnar Town centreTown centre having a few value segment and mid-segment hotels. Business/Holiday4
Old MunnarA residential area having colonies housing Tea plantation workers and officers. Business/Holiday-
PallivasalAn area at around Pallivasal hydro electric project at 7-12 kms from Munnar town centre, just off Cochin highway, where nature centric getaway resorts and plantation resorts are situated.Getaway7
SuryanelliAn area about 20 kms from Munnar town centre, just off Cochin highway, where nature centric getaway resorts are situated.Getaway/Experiential-
Talliar Estate20 kms from Munnar town towards Marayoor is Taliar Tea Estate and renowned Taliar Bungalow, an estate bungalow part of the plantation.Experiential1
Top Station36 kms from Munnar at highest point in the area offfering excellent views on a clear day.Getaway-
ThekkinkanamA cut off area 20 kms South of Munnar surrounded with plantationsGetaway-
Anachal11 kms South of Munnar off cochin highway around tea plantationsGetaway3
RajakadRajkad is set in plantation heartland of Kerala Hidden in the Western Ghats amidst the reserve forests of Munnar around ponmudi lake. Getaway/Experiential1
Marayoor RoadMarayoor Road is the road that connects Munnar to Mayayoor is dotted with Tea plantations and reserve forests.Getaway/Experiential1
DevikulamDevikulam lies mid-way between Munnar and Chinnakanal. The area is surrounded by Tea plantations and offers splendid drives.Holiday/Getaway1
Nearest Airport in Munnar
  • Cochin International Airport ( COK ) , Cochin (Ernakulam)-130 Kms
Nearest Railway Stations in Munnar
  • Palani Railway Station ( PLNI ), Palani-123 Kms
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