Best time
September – May
Ideal stay
3–4 days
Altitude
~1,600 m
Munnar is Kerala’s best-loved hill station, where the hills are covered in neat, rolling carpets of tea. Early mornings bring cool mist, afternoons bring sun-washed valleys, and the horizon is always layered with blue mountains.
Spot the endangered Nilgiri tahr at Eravikulam National Park, glide across Mattupetty’s still waters, and watch the sunset from Top Station. Whether you want a honeymoon retreat, a family break or an easy trek, Munnar delivers colour and calm in equal measure.
Highlights
- Tea gardens and tea museum
- Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri tahr)
- Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point
- Top Station viewpoint
- Anamudi, South India's highest peak
Things to do
Tea plantation walksBoating at MattupettyTrekking and jeep safarisSpice garden visits
Combine with
Kodaikanal (via Top Station) · Marayoor · Valparai
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