Munnar Travel

Let the magic of Munnar bewitch you!

Fact Files : Munnar Hills District : Idukki Location : 5,000 ft above Sea Level in the Western Ghats of Idukki District Known As : Tea Country Best Time to Visit : Post-Monsoon, September to May. To See : Church of South India, Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum and Tea Processing, Athukad and other Falls, Madupatty Dam, Sethuparvathipuram Dam, Lockhart Gap, Pothanmedu, Nyamakad Gap, Trout-fishing. Most Famous For : Church of South India, Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum and Tea Processing. Do Not Miss : Do not miss strolling in the Tea Gardens of Munnar. Must Experience : Elephant Safari in the Wild Life Sanctuaries of Munnar. Getting Around : Top Station – 34 km, Kollukkumallay Tea Estate – 38 km, Marayoor – 40 km, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary – 60 km. To Shop : Tata Tea Sales Outlet - Tea, Shristhi Welfare Centre – Strawberry, Spices. Getting There : Air - Nearest Airport – Cochin International Airport. Rail - Nearest Railhead – Ernakulam Junction. Road - N - H - 49 links Kochi to Munnar and thence to Madurai. Inside Tip : Don't forget to include a shawl or light woolens in your kit. You will begin to feel the Chill as you start ascending the Hills. Important Distances : 135 km NE of Kochi, 160 km from Periyar, 147 km Kottayam, 110 km Thekkady, 160 km Madurai, 158 km Thrissur.

Munnar is blessed with natural beauty that catches the attention of tourists from far and wide. This is one of the most popular Hills station in India. The lap of Mother Nature in Munnar promises to soothe the senses of the weariest of traveller in Munnar. Besides being a hill resort Munnar is known a center for tea trade too. There are over thirty teagardens in and around Munnar. For adventure lovers there is paragliding and for nature lovers. You may also enjoy boating in the lakes of Munnar. Nature walks and hiking are popular activities that tourist in Munnar indulge in. The lovely landscapes offer the picturesque setting for unforgettable holidays.

Get going on a bicycle at your own pace and unwind.
Let the magic of Munnar bewitch you!


Sightseeing Places In and Around Munnar

Pothamedu  
Pothamedu, one of the major plantation hubs of Munnar. It is situated at a distance of 6 kilometers from Munnar. Views of coffee, tea, 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. The zigzag mountainous roads make an excellent place for long walks in the lap of nature.

Devikulam  
This beautiful hill station with its exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. It is located at a distance of 7 kilometers from Munnar. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot.

Pallivasal  
Pallivasal is situated around 8 km from Munnar. It is a place of immense scenic beauty. It has the distinction of being home to the first hydropower project in Kerala.

Echo point 
Echo point is on the way to Top Station from Munnar. As its name suggests, the place has a natural echo phenomenon. It is 15 kms from Munnar. It is an excellent place, especially for young travelers to disembark for a while, yell out and we can listen our own voice coming back.

Rajamala 
Rajamala is home to almost half the population of Nilgiri tahrs. It is situated at a distance of 15 km from Munnar. The Eravikulam-Rajamala region is the natural habitat of this almost extinct species with around 1,000 of them staying here.

Chitirapuram  
This small hill station emanates an old-world magic with its old playgrounds and courts, bungalows, and sleepy little cottages that point to its colonial past. It is situated 10km from Munnar. This hill town is also famous to the tourists for its picturesque tea plantations.

Nyayamakad 
Nyayamakad is a land of magnificent waterfalls of Kerala. It is situated between Munnar and Rajamala. The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters.