The Munnar, located about 5200 ft. above sea level is originally a comfort station among the hills built by the British planters. Munnar is only a three hour journey from the most happening city of Kerala, Kochi. It is a land with rolling hills, carpeted with green tea, tropical forest and has a treasure of plants and wildlife that do not exist anywhere else on the planet.
Munnar
Major Tourist Attractions in Munnar
Pothamedu: Pothamedu is one of the major plantation hubs of Munnar. Views of coffee, tee, and cardamom plantations are excellent from this place. It is an ideal place for trekking and hiking amidst lush mountains, rolling hills, and breathtaking scenery.
Pothamedu, Munnar
Devikulam: This idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot.
Devikulam, Munnar
Pallivasal: Pallivasal is situated around 8 km from Munnar. It has the distinction of being home to the first hydropower project in Kerala.It is a place of immense scenic beauty.
Pallivasal, Munnar
Echo point: As its name suggests, the place has a natural echo phenomenon. Echo point is on the way to Top Station from Munnar.
Echo Point, Munnar
Rajamala: A precious but little-known place situated at a distance of 15 km from Munnar, Rajamala is home to almost half the population of Nilgiri tahrs (a rare mountain goat). In fact, the Eravikulam-Rajamala region is the natural habitat of this almost extinct species with around 1,000 of them staying here.
Rajamala, Munnar
Chitirapuram: This small hill station exudes an old-world charm with its old playgrounds and courts, bungalows, and sleepy little cottages that point to its colonial past. Home of the Pallyvasal Hydel Power Project, this hill town is also famous to the tourists for its picturesque tea plantations.
Chitirapuram, Munnar
Chitirapuram, Munnar
Chitirapuram, Munnar
Nyayamakad: Located between Munnar and Rajamala, Nyayamakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls of Kerala. The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters.
Nyayamakad, Munnar
Best time to visit Munnar
Munnar experiences a moderate climate throughout the year. Summers (March to May) are pleasant and the temperature ranges a maximum of 25°C to minimum of 15°C. Winters during December to February are cool and temperature comes down to 10°C during this period. Monsoons (June to September) are lovely with pouring rainfalls.
Best time to visit here is all through the year especially from August to May. A visit to the tea garden during summers is enjoyable.
How to Reach Munnar
Reach Munnar By Air
Nearest major airport is Cochin International airport which is about 125 km away. Taxi services are available from airport to Munnar which cost about Rs 3000. Cochin airport is well connected to all major cities in India and many cities abroad.
Airports near Munnar Type Aerial Distance
Cochin (Kochi) International Airport (COK) International 89 km
Peelamedu Airport, Coimbatore (CJB) Domestic 104 km
Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) International 353 km
Chennai International Airport (MAA) International 475 km
Reach Munnar By Train
Nearest rail head is at Angamaly or Alwaye, both are nearly 120 km away from Munnar. Angamaly is an important rail junction in Ernakulam – Trissur route and is well connected to all cities in India. Taxi from Angamali to Munnar costs about a minimum charge of Rs 2500.
Railway stations near Munnar Aerial Distance
Angamali (AFK) 76 km
Reach Munnar By Bus
Munnar is connected to other cities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu by state government public transport buses, but are less frequent. Many tour providers arrange packaged bus tours to Munnar from Cochin. The charges will be about Rs 1000 per head.