Munnar,India
Munnar is a breathtakingly beautiful tourist destination located in God’s Own Country, Kerala, and is one of the most celebrated hill stations in South India. Set at an altitude of around 1600 metres above sea level, Munnar is known for its cool climate, rolling hills, and vast stretches of lush green tea plantations that shape its landscape. The region is surrounded by mist covered mountains, winding roads, and scenic viewpoints that offer peaceful and refreshing surroundings throughout the year. Munnar’s natural beauty is complemented by its rich biodiversity, with nearby forests, waterfalls, and wildlife sanctuaries adding to its charm. The calm atmosphere, fresh mountain air, and stunning scenery make Munnar an ideal retreat for nature lovers, couples, and travellers seeking relaxation. Blending natural elegance with a quiet hill station lifestyle, Munnar continues to be one of Kerala’s most loved and memorable destinations.
Attractions
– Matupetty farm, Lake & Dam
– Pothamedu Tea, coffee, Cardamom plantations
– Devikulam Hill station
– Rajamala , Niligiri Tahr
– Eravikulam National Park
– Kundala Lake
– Tea Museum
– Attukad Waterfalls
– Shopping in Munnar -Tea and spices
– Boating in Munnar
– Munnar Echo Point
Munnar is also known for Neelakurinji, a rare plant that flowers only once in 12 years.
Hotels & Transfers
Hotel Stay: During this trip, we stayed at KTDC Tea County Munnar, a premium hill resort conveniently located close to many popular tourist destinations within a 10 km range, making it easy to plan local sightseeing and day trips.
Transfers: Kochi Airport to Munnar, you can find a reliable Taxi service, or suggest you arrange it through your Tour Operator. If you don’t drive, the best option is to rent a Car to visit the nearby places.
Food & Restaurants
Munnar town is within walking distance, with several attractive places, restaurants, bakeries, and shopping options nearby. Dining experiences from this trip include the multi-cuisine restaurant at KTDC Tea County Munnar, along with a few restaurants explored in the Munnar town area.
Useful Information
Country : India
State : Kerala
Currency : Indian Rupee INR
International Dial Code : +91
Language : Malayalam, If you know English its fine.
Timezone : GMT+5.5
Nearest Airport – Kochi International Airport ( Approx. 130 KM, 3+ Hour Journey, but you will never get bored ). Munnar is a known Hill Station for Tea Plantation & Cool Weather (a good time of the Year)
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