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Munnar

Destination Guide

Munnar

4.5

2-3 Days

September-March

15 Attractions

The Story

About Munnar

Popular among honeymooners, Munnar is a hill station in Kerala's Idukki district lying in the Western Ghats at 1,600m — one of the most sought-after travel destinations globally. Munnar is famous for its tea estates, greenery, and blankets of mist forming natural viewpoints. Divided into Old Munnar (tourist office) and Munnar (bus station, guest houses), its major attractions include Eravikulam National ParkEravikulam National Park, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, and sprawling tea plantations. Munnar is home to the rare Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once in 12 years (next bloom: 2030) and the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Once the British summer resort, the main reason to visit is exploring tea plantations that look like a blanket of green. It is also ideal for trekking, camping, paragliding, and boating. Munnar is often visited along with Alleppey and Thekkady. It is a haven for shopping for tea and spices — cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, coffee, and homemade chocolates from shops spread across the hill town.

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Munnar Tea Plantations

·1 out of 48 places to visit in Munnar

Munnar Tea Plantations

Perched at several feet over the sea level and boasting of misty skies above and green carpeted fields below, these splendid Tea gardens in Munnar are a must-visit for every traveller. Sprawling over vast acres of lands, the umpteen tea plantations are sure to lure you with their bewitching beauty and charm.

Atukkad Waterfalls

·1 km from city center

Atukkad Waterfalls

Nestled 2 km away from Munnar amidst beautiful hills and lush green jungles, this pristine waterfall makes for romantic escapades and picnics site. However, the road to Atukkad is very narrow and needs a lot of experience to drive on. The pool formed at the base of the waterfall is suitable for taking a dip!

Soak the vibe of Rose Garden

·7 km from city center

Soak the vibe of Rose Garden

The Rose Gardens of Munnar, spread over 2 acres of land, is an excellent stretch that is brimming with a variety of plants, including spices, crops like cardamom and vanilla, and a variety of other fruit trees. You can also buy seeds of flowering plants from here.

Tata Tea or KDHP Museum

·1 km from city center

Tata Tea or KDHP Museum

Located in the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea, the KDHP Museum is a tea museum housing old machinery used for tea processing, photographs and other memorabilia. The museum showcases the transformation of Munnar into a tea land.

Sunset at Pothamedu View Point

·2 km from city center

Sunset at Pothamedu View Point

Pothamedu View Point, situated 6 km off Munnar, is adorned with stretching hills and lush green mountains. One can witness the spectacular wide views of tea, coffee and cardamom plantations of the area. Trekkers and hikers would love the adrenaline rush of this place.

Picnc at Mattupetti Dam

·7 km from city center

Picnc at Mattupetti Dam

Mattupetty Dam, situated 13 km off Munnar at 1700m above the sea level, is highly famous for the Indo-Swiss live stock projects. This picnic spot is also popular among its visitors for various activities like speed boating and horse riding.

Witness a combat at Kalari Kshethra

·7 km from city center

Witness a combat at Kalari Kshethra

Kalari Kshethra is the centre of the oldest form of martial arts, Kalarippayattu and the traditional form of Indian Classical Dance, Kathakali. The centre conducts performances, workshops and classes but is famous for the Kathakali and Kalarippayattu show held every day.

Munnar Jeep Safari

·8 out of 48 places to visit in Munnar

Munnar Jeep Safari

The jeep safari in Munnar takes visitors through the many attractions of Munnar including its sprawling plantations, forests and valleys, providing glimpses of the regionâ€™s diverse flora and fauna. Kolukkumalai, Kannan Devan Hills, Lock Heart Gap and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the popular attractions explore on the safari.

Witness the Neelakurinji Blooming Spectacle at Top Station

·21 km from city center

Witness the Neelakurinji Blooming Spectacle at Top Station

Top Station is the highest point in Munnar at 6276 ft. It is the top place to visit in Munnar to enjoy the panoramic view of the majestic Western Ghats and valley of Theni District of Tamil Nadu. Every 12 years, the rare Neelarkunji flowers bloom here.

Pose at the Photo Point

·8 km from city center

Pose at the Photo Point

Photo Point is located on the way to the Madupetty Dam. It is a picturesque site perched atop the low rolling slopes and undulating plains of Nilgiris in Munnar. In the backdrop of the stretches of tea gardens, this point serves as an excellent photographic opportunity.

Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park

·13 km from city center

Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park

Located a 45-minute drive away from Munnar, the Eravikulam National Park (also known as Rajamalai Wildlife Sanctuary) is a UNESCO world heritage site. Elephant, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri marten, Atlas moth (largest in the world), lion-tailed macaque, small-clawed otter, and a rare tiger or leopard are some of the main animal species that can be spott

Spend a day at Wonder Valley Adventure and Amusement Park

·7 km from city center

Spend a day at Wonder Valley Adventure and Amusement Park

Wonder Valley is an adventure and amusement park with facilities for rock climbing, paint ball, rope course and a video arcade. It is a perfect attraction for adventure freaks and for those who want to face and get rid of their fears. There's no age bar and the activities are designed for children, as well as for adults.

Spa & Massages in Munnar

·13 out of 48 places to visit in Munnar

Spa & Massages in Munnar

Taking and Ayurvedic spa and/or a massage in the hills is the best form to rejuvenate and relax. The hill town is best known for its Ayurvedic massages and you can choose from shirodhara, deep tissue massage or a Balinese massage.

Meet the Wildlife at Anamudi Peak inside Eravikulam National Park

·13 km from city center

Meet the Wildlife at Anamudi Peak inside Eravikulam National Park

Anamudi or Anai Mudi Peak in Munnar is well known to be the home for the largest surviving population of Asian elephants in India. The peak itself is within the boundaries of the Eravikulam National Park and is a famous trekking destination. It is also famous for the Neela Kurinji flower which is known to blossom only once every 12 years.

Kundala Dam & Lake

·20 km from city center

Kundala Dam & Lake

Situated in the laps of the lush jungle is Kundala Dam & Lake laying 23 km off Munnar. This arch dam is famous for its Kashmiri-Shikara boat rides and pedal boat rides. The area also has cherry blossom trees that bloom twice a year.

Rating

4.5/ 5.0

Best TimeSeptember-March

Duration2-3 Days

Attractions15

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