Munnar
Munnar is a town located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala.
Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above mean sea level, in the Western Ghats mountain range. This ancient plantation settlement, dominated by its tea industry, is also a growing modern hill station.
Getting to Munnar
Cochin International Airport (COK IATA), also known as Nedumbassery Airport. It is approximately 125 km away from the Munnar by road. Taxi services are easily available from airport to Munnar. Cochin International airport is nicely connected to metropolitan cities of India and some other cities abroad.
- 01Munnar
From this stop buses take the southern road to Adimali/Anachal/Ernakulam.
Worth seeing
Some of these sites are more popular for Indian tourists than Western tourists.
- 01Kathakali and Kalarippayattu
Thirumeni Cultural Centre in Temple Road (close to EastEnd Hotel), +91 9447827696.
- 02Atukkad Waterfalls
- 03Blossom Park
- 04Chithirapuram
Chithirapuram has old playgrounds and courts, bungalows and sleepy little cottages which all give this place an old world charm.
- 05Pothamedu View Point
A small village 1 km away from headworks dam.
- 06Floriculture Centre
Run by the Kerala Forest Development Corporation.
Things to do
Boating, There are several places to go out for boating in Munnar. One can choose among paddle boats and speed boats to Kashmiri-Shikara. Young couples who travel to Munnar should not miss out on the beautiful 'Kashmiri-Shikara' boat ride. It is one of the most romantic experiences. Bicycle.
Where to eat
Kerala is famous for Fish Curry. For snacks, one should try local spicy cashew nut, chilly bhaji with hot tea as they are a traditional snack and makes good combination in cold weather. Bamboo Hut, G.H. Road. Wide range of food for reasonable prices, although service can be a bit slow. Also, the place usually has Western music (from Bob Dylan to electronic chill-out sound).
Getting around Munnar the local way
- Get aroundThere are KSRTC buses and public buses offered by private operators as well as auto rickshaws.
- Get aroundAs Munnar is touristy place, the tuktuk drivers offer you a high fixed price beforehand for a ride.
- Get aroundOn routes which are less frequented by buses (for example to Mattupetty and Top Station) there are also shared auto rickshaws.
From Wikivoyage: Munnar, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.
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