Munnar

Munnar, a picturesque hill station is situated in the Idduki district of Gods own country, Kerala. The breathtakingly beautiful Munnar was frequented by Britishers to escape the sweltering heat of the plains. The town retains the old colonial charm with its magnificent churches, mansions and bungalows. Endless expanses of tea and coffee plantations, flower-filled valleys and the murky hills make it a heaven on earth. The deep jungles of Munnar are home to many rare wildlife species such as Nilgiri Tahr. The exotic blue Neelakurunji flower blossoms once in twelve years in the grassy meadows of Munnar. Come and explore an incredible masterpiece of Nature-Munnar.

Places of Interest

Devikulam
It is a tiny hill station located at a distance of seven kms from Munnar. The place provides you an unforgettable experience with its wooly meadows, flower bedded valleys and the placid Sita Devi Lake.

Attuakal
Attuakal is about 9 kms from Munnar. The gushing waterfalls and the sloppy hills offer panoramic view of the surrounding regions. Attuakal is an ideal place for picnics and trekking.

Chithirapuram
About 10 kms from Munnar is the beautiful hill station of Chitirapuram. The town is dotted with petite cottages, fabulous bungalows, old playgrounds and courts. The foggy mountains of Chithipuram are carpeted with tea and coffee plantations.

Echo Point
Echo point lies on the way to other top hill stations from Munnar. You can enjoy the echoes of your own voice at this beautiful spot. The nearest airports to Munnar are at Madurai and Kochi. Indigo Airlines, Spicejet, Jetlite, Indian, Jet Airways and kingfisher Airlines operate regular flights to Cochin and Madurai from Delhi.

Accommodation in Munnar
Munnar being a popular hill station has many good hotels, lodges and resorts offering amazing views of tea and coffee estates.There are countless star category hotels and resorts catering to the needs of all budget travelers. It is recommended to book the accommodation in advance as the room tariffs become very high in the peak season.

Best Time to Visit Munnar:October to March

How to Reach Munnar

By Air
The nearest airport is at Kochi, which is 130 kms from Munnar. Kingfisher Airlines, Indian Airlines, Spice Jet and Indigo Airlines fly regularly to Kochi from Delhi.

By Rail
The nearest railhead to Munnar is at Kochi (130 km).

By Road
Munnar is easily accessible by road from the major towns of Kerela. It is also well connected with Madurai and Coimbatore located in TamilNadu.