Munnar Travel Guide

TRAVEL GUIDE, MUNNAR Updated : Jun 27, 2017, 03.14 PM IST

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If getting a glimpse of Kerala’s idyllic life is on your mind, Munnar is just the place for you. A far cry from the rather busy hill stations, this one is perfect for the seekers of solitude. Mountain lakes, spice plantations, hiking trails, postcard-like tea estates, people with grins that stretch from ear to ear and meadows that can have anything from freely-roaming elephants to a bunch of crackling monkeys—this and more is Munnar for you. You can explore it in a day. Or perhaps, stay here forever, exploring its riverbanks and forest glades. Discover the magic that is Munnar, and you will never be the same again.

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A walk in the clouds—your guide to luxury stays in Munnar

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A walk in the clouds—your guide to luxury stays in Munnar

A place as magical as Munnar needs an equally magical place to stay at and this guide to luxury hotels and resorts in Munnar is just what you need to shortlist these. Choose from the quaint yet surprisingly lavish Forest...more

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Munnar’s most quirky budget stays

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Munnar’s most quirky budget stays

If a regular plush resort or hotel is not your idea of a stay, here is a line-up of some of the coolest, quirky budget and mid-budget hotels in Munnar. Bunk in on the top of a rock at River Rock, get a lesson in history ...more

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Rheinberg Homestay

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Rheinberg Homestay

A summer resort built during the British rule in India, Rheinberg Homestay is as vintage as an accommodation option can be. It sits pretty on a hilltop, overlooking the misty town of Munnar. With just three rooms on offe...more

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Devonshire Greens

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Devonshire Greens

A typical luxury resort in the hills of Munnar, Devonshire Greens is hard to miss. A 4-star property, it sits away from the more touristy lanes passing through Munnar’s famous tea gardens. Stunning vistas complement this...more

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Munnar Tea Country Resort

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Munnar Tea Country Resort

A plush resort at about 12 km from the city centre, this lavish property offers a choice of villas and cottages. The resort is nestled amidst dense woods in the hills, perfect for anyone eager for a serious getaway right...more

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KTDC Tea County

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KTDC Tea County

Imagine waking up to the overpowering fragrance of spices in the middle of two hills. This is not just a figment of imagination, it is reality at the KTDC Tea County, one of the premier hotels in Munnar. Luxuriously furn...more

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4 Munnar restaurants you shouldn’t skip

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4 Munnar restaurants you shouldn’t skip

Quality and not volume is what this guide to top restaurants in Munnar is all about. You might not have too many to choose from, but that takes away little from a memorable gastronomical journey through the streets of th...more

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Rapsy Restaurant

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Rapsy Restaurant

Rightly famous for the spin it gives to food, Rapsy is one of the best and oldest restaurants in Munnar. Walk in knowing that you will be served omelettes (including the droolworthy Spanish ones), shakshuka, beef fry, Me...more

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Treetop Restaurant

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Treetop Restaurant

One of the few restaurants in the tiny town that is Munnar, this one has quite some reputation for its settings and, of course, food. It is nestled amidst lush greenery that is inherent to the Western Ghats. While there ...more

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SN Restaurant

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SN Restaurant

This in-house restaurant at Munnar’s oldest hotel is your go-to place for hearty meals. It brings together vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialities from all over India, including delights from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punja...more

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Saravana Bhavan

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Saravana Bhavan

Serving essentially South Indian cuisine, this one comes with the authentic stamp that comes with a name as famous as Saravana Bhavan. With more than 100 restaurants across India, it is one of the best bets for signature...more

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A guide to Munnar’s most fascinating attractions

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A guide to Munnar’s most fascinating attractions

​There are plenty of interesting places to visit in and around Munnar. While nature lovers must visit places like Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park and Kundala Lake, there is a lot for culture buffs as well. The dolme...more

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Kundala Lake

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Kundala Lake

Kundala Lake lies, at some 20 km from town centre, on the road to Top Station. A scenic place that looks more like a picture postcard, Kundala Lake is a major attraction. You can go boating at the lake in one of the many...more

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Tea Museum

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Tea Museum

​Other than its world famous tea estates, Munnar also has a tea museum to its name. This interesting museum is set inside the Nallathanni Estate and is a must-visit for tea aficionados. It houses Rotorvane, a 1905 tea ro...more

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Eravikulam National Park

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Eravikulam National Park

A short drive from the town centre, Eravikulam National Park is perfect for anyone into wildlife and nature. It is spread across 97 square km and has for its star attraction, Anamudi (2695 m), the highest peak in Western...more

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Popular things to do in Munnar

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Popular things to do in Munnar

Mist-clad hills, sprawling tea gardens, unique montane shola grassland and picturesque towns are just a few things that you can expect when you visit the beautiful hill station of Munnar in Kerala. Located at a height of...more

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Mattupetty Dam

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Mattupetty Dam

One of the main attractions of Munnar, Mattupetty Dam is about 13 km from the town and was constructed in the 1940s for the purpose of water conservation and hydroelectricity generation. A walk along this concrete gravit...more

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Eravikulam National Park

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Eravikulam National Park

Spread over 97 sq km, this Eravikulam National Park is home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr or the mountain goat of South India. This national park beholds the unique montane shola grassland ecosystem of the Western Ghats...more

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Indulge in birdwatching, biking and nature walk

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Indulge in birdwatching, biking and nature walk

With a plethora of activities to do, Munnar is an ideal destination for all adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers. Inhabited by over 250 species of indigenous and exotic birds, it is a bird watchers’ paradise. The unen...more

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Soak in the tea culture

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Soak in the tea culture

As the winding roads lead to carpets of tea plantations neatly laid out on both sides, you know you have arrived in Munnar. The hill station is synonymous with tea and no trip to this destination is complete without visi...more

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Echo Point

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Echo Point

Echo Point is yet another picturesque spot that lies about 15 km from Munnar. As the name indicates, this place is famous for its natural echo phenomenon. It is a common sight to witness tourists standing on the bank of ...more

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Wonderful places to visit near Munnar

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Wonderful places to visit near Munnar

Road trip lovers will have to plenty to do in Munnar for this hill town is surrounded by some equally enticing neighbours. Quiet, winding roads crisscrossing through rolling hills can take you away to wonders such as the...more

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Kumarakom

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Kumarakom

Part of the Kuttanad region, picturesque Kumarakom is an archipelago scattered on the eastern edge of the Vembanad Lake.

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Silent Valley National Park

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Silent Valley National Park

The centre of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the Silent Valley National Park, is one of the most strikingly beautiful patches of forest in the country.

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Periyar National Park

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Periyar National Park

Periyar National Park is a protected area in the districts of Idukki and Pathanamthitta in Kerala, south India. Famous as an elephant and tiger reserve, the Park is often called the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary or Thekkady...more

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