Nestled in the Western Ghats of Kerala, Munnar is one of India’s most enchanting hill stations. Famous for its vast tea plantations, misty landscapes, and tranquil atmosphere, Munnar attracts nature lovers, honeymooners, adventure seekers, and peace-chasers alike. Walk a little, and narrow tracks appear between the tea bushes, little streams chatter beside you, and birds flit across blue skies. Every bend brings a new view — some hills dotted with tiny cottages, others vanishing into soft clouds. Whether it’s a quiet stroll, a steaming cup of chai, or a lazy chat with locals, this hill town turns every simple moment into something peaceful — like life is finally moving at the right speed.
By Air : Nearly 130 Km away, at a driving distance of 4 hours from Munnar, theCochin (Kochi) International Airport is cradled in Nedumbassery. It has two active terminals for international and domestic operations. The airport receives passengers from all across the globe and is served by leading carriers like Air India, Jet Airways, Emirates, Air Asia, Etihad Airlines and Qatar Airways.
By Rail : Munnar does not have a railway station. The nearest railway station is at Kochi, or rather at Ernakulum. The Ernakulum Junction is a major junction in the south; it gets trains from all over the country including frequent ones from Delhi, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, Mangalore and Bangalore.
By Road : The best way to get to Munnar’s fabulous tea bushes is by road from Kochi. Take a cab from Kochi, Kottayam (5 hours), Madurai (6 hours), Coimbatore (6 hours too), or Thiruvananthapuram (9 hours). Both rattling, state transport and sleeker privately run buses also service these routes.
The summers are ideally cool, a lovely retreat from the sweaty hot plains heaving under the sun’s assault. The months of September-October when the rains have ceased are the best time to visit. It really is a cool, invigorating, beautiful season. Avoid the monsoon season between June and August, because when it rains here it really pours and the winters get pretty cold in Munnar owing to its height (1600 meters).
Munnar presents a varied list of things to do. Enjoy fantastic views from atop hills, take serene walks in the nearby tea gardens, buy aromatic fresh spices from the spice market, visit the nearby Thattegad Bird Sanctuary or spot the nilgai at the Eravikulam Park, Munnar is a wonderful little hill station – just what the doctor ordered if de-stressing and relaxing are what you are looking for. Come and get floored in Munnar!
Some of the nearby places around Munnar are pretty interesting so if you have some time on hand, do make a trip to any of the places listed below.
Marayoor with its valuable sandalwood forests and some archaeological sites is just a short distance from Munnar, approximately 40 kms away. On the way to the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary the sandalwood forest is thick and the sweet musky frMunnarnce. Excavations in the area have yielded relics dating back to the later Stone Age.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is a tiny reserve a little beyond Marayoor and is approximately 60 km from Munnar. Wild elephants and tigers are supposed to be endemic to the reserve but are so hard to spot that it is difficult to believe their existence here. No matter the lack of wildlife, the place is perfect for a picnic in the midst of green forests – an ideal way to spend a family vacation.
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