Munnar Travel Guide

Facts

Name: Munnar
Area: 187 square Kilometres
Population: 38, 471 (approx.)
Language: Malayalam, English
State: Kerala
Currency: Rupees
Time Zone: UTC/GMT+5:30 hours, IST (Indian Standard Time)
Religions and Belief: Hindu, Muslim, Christian and others

The Town of Munnar in Kerala of southwest India is famous for its mountains and lush green plantations. Located on the Western Ghats, Munnar lies on a high elevation of 1600 m above the sea level.

Munnar is a famous tourist destination and it is a sprawling honeymoon spot. The rare, exotic flora and fauna also increases the beauty of Munnar, welcoming crowd of tourists from all over the word for a Munnar travel trip.

Best Places to Visit

1.  Atukkad Waterfalls
2.  Muniyara Dolmens
3.  Echo Point
4.  Eravikulam National Part
5.  Mattupetty Dam
6.  Chithirapuram
7.  Top Station
8.  Marayur

Munnar is famous for its beautiful tourist spots. These famous places are famous for their beautiful scenic beauty and natural abundances. The elegant water falls, green forests, rolling mountains all together decorate the Munnar town. These places attract folks of tourists as their charm is encaptivating and impressive.

Best Time to Visit Munnar - December to February

Munnar travel is a must plan for any nature enthusiast. Tourists can plan their trips according to their convenience as the Munnar is always ready to entertain its tourists. Munnar receives its winter from the month of December to February. This is the perfect time of the year to plan a trip as the climatic condition takes a pleasant turn and it is comforting.

The tourists are advised to carry some light woollen clothes to beat the winter chills. The summer starts from the month of March till the month of May. The temperature rises to 19-35 ℃ (66-95℉) and the climatic condition is perfect for sightseeing and small visits to tea plantations and factories. One should carry light cotton clothes for the summers in Munnar. The blessings of Monsoons enter Munnar from the month of June and stays till the month of September. This is not the perfect time for a trip but you can visit the hill station if you want to enjoy the quite monsoons amidst the greens. Tourists must carry their raincoats and umbrellas to avoid the heavy rainfall.

Ranking List of Munnar Foods

•  Appam and Stew
•  Puttu and Kadala Curry
•  Idiyappam with Egg Curry

These are some of the most popular local foods of Munnar. These South Indian items are delicious and lips smacking. The Appam and Stew is one of the most famous delicacy that a tourist must try. The soft and thick rice pan cake goes best with this thick Southern stew which often contains chunks of chicken and mutton. Puttu is a cylindrical steamed rice cake. This special item is a popular breakfast and it goes best with any curry but Kadala curry is the best combination with Puttu. Idiyappam and egg curry is also a heart-warming combination. The thin strands of Idiyappam are made with water, rice and salt, but these thin sevai is an ultimate delicacy when served with egg curry or some other South Indian curry. Some other famous local food items worth trying during your Munnar travel are Kerala Prawn Curry, Beef Fry and Malabar Porotta, Ari Pathri and chicken curry and Kerala style fish curry.

Best Restaurants in Munnar

1.  S.N Restaurant: Kannan Devan Hills, Aluva, Munnar Road, Kerala 685612
This is an in-house restaurant and it is also a multi-cuisine restaurant. This is one of the oldest restaurants that still serve delicious, fulfilling thalis – which also includes South Indian thali.

2.  Saravana Bhavana: Munnar Market, Munnar, Kerala 685612
This restaurant is famous among locals and tourists. This is one of the famous brands in India that serve authentic, delectable South Indian food.

3.  Treetop Restaurant: Thekkady, Idukki District, Kerala, 685536
This congregation has an exceptional surrounding as it lies amidst blushing greenery of the hills. It provides exceptional filter coffee and Cardamom Chai. One can spend peaceful coffee hours while enjoying the view of the deep woods.

Where to Stay in Munnar

Three areas that are well known for tourists to stay are:
•   Chithirapuram
•   Chinnakanal
•   Pothamedu

These areas offer many outstanding resorts and palaces for the tourists visiting Munnar. These beautiful stays will surely add more memories to ones’ Munnar travel trips.

Transportation in Munnar

Munnar is well connected by air, rail and road.
By Air - Cochin International airport is the nearest airport and it lies some 125 km away from Munnar. Munnar travel is an easy project as Cochin airport is well connected with most major cities in India. Taxi services are available from the airport to other destinations.

By Rail - Though Munnar is closer to Aluva railway station, yet the Kochi or Ernakulam Railway station is more important. These stations welcome all the important trains from the major cities like Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, Mangalore.

By Road - Munnar travel trip is also possible by road. One can hire a cab or take a bus, after reaching Kochi, Aluva or Ernakulam.

There is a well-developed transport system within the beautiful Munnar. One can also travel through Munnar with help of the available public transport. The bus fare ranges from 5 INR to 25 INR and taxis are available for rent. One can also rent a bike for 300 INR to 400 INR. The auto rickshaw available usually run on meters and they are much cheaper than the cabs available.

Top Shopping Markets

1.  Munnar Town Local Market
This is the local market of Munnar and it houses the very essence of Munnar. One can experience all the shopping thrills with a single visit. The market is famous for its spices, tea, coffee, aromatic oil, handmade chocolates etc.

2.  Shrishti Welfare Centre
This is welfare initiative by the Tata group. It is an initiative for the help of children with disability. One can get handmade papers, gift boxes, greetings cards etc. The organisation also sells naturally dyes clothes materials and dresses.

3.  Mattupetty Dam Market
This market in Top hill hwy is famous for the huge range of goods. It sells various handicraft materials and one can easily buy some eye catching souvenirs for themselves.