7 Things to Do in Munnar & Munnar Hotels

A short Munnar Travel Guide: Find out things to do in Munnar, a few good hotels in Munnar and some travel options on how to reach this beautiful hill station.

Munnar photo collage - rolling hills, wild life, tea garden and unforgettable scenes

Located at the confluence of streams in Idduki district of Kerela, Munnar is a breathtakingly beautiful hill station that diffuses tranquility, solace and serenity. The aromatic punch of tea and coffee plantations, yonder foggy hills, diverse flora and fauna, picturesque landscape and the backwaters; together, combine to make it an idyllic destination for many. Every year, several tourists visit Munnar for the charm that it radiates.

See a list of over 25 hotels in Munnar available for online booking.

A perfect holiday as well as a honeymoon destination, Munnar comprises various attractions that you should not miss out on. Once in Munnar, try visiting the following places that are quite popular and captivating.  Enjoy reading and have fun!

1. Tea plantations in Kundale not only provides a captivating insight into tea manufacturing of tea but also has a charming ambience that leaves one with an imprint of unforgettable memories. The local crowd during the weekends adds to the allure and the lake located on the plantation site is a perfect spot for an afternoon picnic and relaxation. A day’s visit is a must.
2. 13 km from Munnar Town, Mattupetty Dam garners interest for its storage masonry dam and the beautiful lake. A half-day visit encompasses enjoyable boat rides that enabe one to enjoy the adjoining hills and landscape. One can even find a dairy farm, run by the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project, with different high yielding breeds of cows. Mattupetty’s verdant green tea plantations, vivid grasslands and the Shola forests calls for a sure shot trekking experience.
3. Situated at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea in Munnar, the Tea Museum is worth a half-day visit. The museum has exhibits of extraordinary photographs and machineries; speaking tales of origins and growth of tea plantations. It showcases some of the exquisite and interesting aspects on the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala's high ranges.
4. Popularly known as the Power House Waterfalls, Chinnakanal falls cascade down a steep rock 2000 m above sea level. The spot is enriched with the scenic view of the Western Ghat ranges. In addition, just 3 km from Chithirapuram in Munnar lies Pallivasal, the venue of the first Hydroelectric project in Kerala. Filled with immense scenic beauty, the place is often favoured by visitors as a picnic spot.
5. A never-to-miss attraction near about 15 km from Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park. Sprawling over 97 sq. km. and famous for its endangered inhabitant - the Nilgiri Tahr, the park is an ideal place for trekking, splendid views of the tea plantations and the rolling misty hills as well. A one-day visit might also offer you to glance at some of the rare butterflies, animals and birds.
6. Merely 6 km from the Munnar town lays Pothamedu, also considered as one of the major plantation hubs of Munnar. The spot is offers resplendent views of coffee, tea, and cardamom plantations. It is even ideal for them who love trekking and hiking amidst lush mountains and viewing rolling hills from proximity. The breathtaking sceneries of the surrounding areas elucidate calmness and harmony.
7. Ever thought of hearing you back? Then you must definitely visit Echo Point lying on the way to top station, at a spot on the lake embankment. Amid the distant hills, every loud sound is echoed and the spot even offers panoramic views. Tourists often take a mere drive of 15 kms from Munnar to reach this place that allows one to yell out and listen ones voice back.  A not-to-miss out hub.

Hotel Hillview - Munnar hotels - scenic locations

Hotels in Munnar

Munnar has many hotels with wide range of budgets. Hotels like Munnar Inn at Telephone Office Junction, Munnar (Rs 1900/ night), S N Tourist Home at A M Road, Munnar (Rs 1250/night) and Poopada Resorts at Kannan Deval Hills (Rs. 1400/night) are the most economical hotels in Munnar and highly acclaimed by our customers. Most of these hotels in Munnar are located in very scenic spots, many offer nice hill views rooms with balcony.

Other activities in Munnar:

Jeep Safari to Koluthumalai, Devikulam and Sita Devi for picnics, Thettekkad Bird Sanctuary, Anaimudi Peak etc. shop for tea, coffee, spices and sandalwood.

How to reach Munnar?

Nearest airports

Madurai (140 km)

Kochi (130 km)

Thiruvananthapuram (265 km)

Nearest Railheads from Munnar

Theni (60 km)

Kottayam (114 km)

Kochi (130 km)

Other Munnar Resources:
Munnar Tea Museum 
Lonely Planet's - top restaurants in Munnar and other restaurants in Munnar
More info about Munnar Tourism