Hill Station
🌱 Munnar
The Tea Garden Paradise
About Munnar
Munnar sits at the confluence of three mountain streams in the Western Ghats at 1,600m. Its endless rolling hills are carpeted in emerald tea plantations — a landscape so surreal it feels painted. Once a British planters' retreat, today it's Kerala's most popular hill station.
Why Visit Munnar
Tea Estates
KDHP and Tata tea estates spanning thousands of acres. Walk through the bushes, meet tea pluckers, and visit factories to see how tea is made.
Eravikulam National Park
Home to the critically endangered Nilgiri Tahr — a mountain goat found nowhere else. Stunning rhododendron forests in March.
Attukad Waterfalls
10+ waterfalls near Munnar — Attukad, Lakkam, and Chinnakanal cascade through tea gardens and rocky terrain.
Neelakurinji
Every 12 years, the Neelakurinji flower turns the hills violet-blue. Last bloom was 2018 — next expected 2030. Plan ahead!
Things To Do
Tea Factory Tour
Wildlife Safari
Plantation Walk
Mountain Biking
Waterfall Visit
Cloud Walk
Sunrise Photography
Picnic in Tea Gardens
Best Time to Visit
September to March — post-monsoon, lush and green, clear skies. December–January is cold and misty. Avoid June–August (heavy rain).
How to Reach
Cochin International Airport (COK), 130 km — then taxi (~3.5 hrs) or bus to Munnar.
Nearest station: Ernakulam (Kochi), 130 km. Then bus or cab.
Direct KSRTC buses from Ernakulam, Coimbatore, Madurai. Beautiful scenic journey.
Festivals & Events
Munnar Flower Show
Spectacular display of rare flowers and plants across the tea estates
Vishu
Kerala New Year celebrated with traditional rituals
Christmas & New Year
Misty winter celebrations in the tea hills
Emergency Contacts
Police
100
Ambulance
108
Tourist Helpline
0486-2272620
Hospital
Government Hospital Munnar: 04865-231224
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