Where is Munnar?

The small but beautiful forested town of Munnar is located in the state of Kerala in South India. The hill station (5,250 ft above sea level) lies in the Idukki district, at the confluence of mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala.

How will you gain access?

Kochi (110 km/ 3 hours) is the closest airport to Munnar. The airport can be easily reached by the local means of road transport from the town. Kochi is the nearest railhead as well, connecting itself to all the key destinations of India. A good road network links Munnar with places like Madurai, Coimbatore, and the other towns and cities of the state.

Nearby attractions in Munnar Hill Station

Anaimudi Peak

The Anaimudi Peak is the highest peak in South India. With an elevation of 2,695 m, a peak is an excellent option for camping and trekking. Nature enthusiasts, travelers, and tourists pour into the place to indulge in adventure activities and to have some magnificent views from its slopes.
Nyayamakad

Nyayamakad is located at a distance of 10 km from Munnar. It is home to a number of splendid waterfalls, cascading down from a height of 1600 m. The place is fit for picnic spots and attracts a huge number of visitors and picnickers from all around. It is also a fabulous trekking point.
Echo Point

One can visit the Echo Point on one's way to Top Station from Munnar. The scenic site is located at a distance of 15 km from Munnar. The place derives its name from the echo phenomenon here.
Rajamala

About 15 km from Munnar is a place called Rajamala. Perched at an elevation of 2,695 m, it is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri tahr (Rock goat). The total number of the NilgiriTahrs in Rajamala is calculated to be over 1300. It is a must-see site for visitors.

What are the adventures in store?

Get an official trekking permit from the Divisional Forest Office and go trekking, experiencing some wonderful moments of your life. You need not worry about the permit as your travel agent will arrange for it. There are numerous short treks all around, Lockheart Gap being the most famous of all. There are several mountain streams and brooks that will provide you with good angling options. To add to the list are options of boating, cycling, canoeing, paragliding, and mountaineering.

Which are the nearby hotels?

Club Mahindra (150 km from the airport) is a 5-star with 24-hour room service, H/C running water, direct dialing telephone, satellite TV, etc. Tea County Hill Resort (130 km from the airport) offers a conference hall, restaurant, bar, laundry, doctor on call, currency exchange, adventure sports, car hire, Ayurvedic massage parlor, satellite television, etc. The Siena Village (130 km from the airport) is a 3-star.

What is the best time?

Munnar experiences cool weather all the year-round. The winter months from September to March are the best time to visit, explore and enjoy what awaits you here. However, the temperature can drop down to a minimum of 5 degrees centigrade.