Munnar Travel Guide

Luxurious resorts, backpacker hostels, cosy homestays—Munnar hotels will cater to all your needs. Those looking for a luxurious stay in this scenic hill town can choose from some pretty impressive names including KTDC Tea County, Chandys Windy Woods, Forest Glade and more. Backpackers and those travelling on a modest budget can have a gala time for Munnar is home to some comfortable yet easy-on-pocket hotels such as Rheinberg Homestay, River Rock Homestay, Vedanta WakeUp!, JJ Cottage and more. Most of these hotels are away from the town’s busy lanes and score high on comfort as well as scenic settings.

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

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  Munnar’s most quirky budget stays

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  Rheinberg Homestay

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  Devonshire Greens

While a cup of Munnar’s famous cardamom tea is best had at one of the stalls here, this tiny hill station is also dotted with restaurants worth trying some grub at. If you have landed here and are in a mood to treat yourself, here’s a quick list of the restaurants in Munnar. You can start with the good, old Saravana Bhavan, head to Rapsy (much loved for its variety of omelettes) or the Treetop Restaurant (good food, equally good views). Once in Munnar, a visit to the SN Restaurant, one of its oldest joints is also a must. Other than these, its bylanes brim with street food stalls that largely serve fresh South Indian delicacies. Go, there is a treat waiting for you.

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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 this magical town. If you have landed in this town of rolling hills in the Western Ghats and are scouring for the best food joints, here is your quick guide.

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  Rapsy Restaurant

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  Treetop Restaurant

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  SN Restaurant

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  Saravana Bhavan

Picture postcard-like lakes, rolling hills, lush green tea estates, ancient dolmens (burial chambers) and gushing waterfalls—there is no dearth of interesting places to visit in Munnar. Mark Echo Point, Marayur Dolmens (for a truly offbeat experience), Eravikulam National Park, Kundala Lake, Tea Museum (if gaining insight into Munnar’s rendezvous with tea is on your mind), Kundala Lake, add these and the numerous waterfalls that are a regular feature at Munnar. Other than these, the very famous Top Point, a huge hit with hikers, is a must visit as well.

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  A guide to Munnar’s most fascinating attractions

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  Kundala Lake

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  Tea Museum

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  Eravikulam National Park

Munnar is one of those places that are known to inspire writers, poets and the likes of them. Life, here, moves in slow motion. If you are wondering about the best of things to do in Munnar, there is plenty, all at a pace that is nothing but idyllic. While sunrise walks in the tea estates is the stuff dreams are made of, a hike to the Top Point and some leisurely hours by the lakeside at Echo Point is a must as well. Add to it the scenic drive to Mattupetty Dam and some wildlife photography in the woods around (oh yes, they have elephants roaming around). An exploratory trip to the Eravikulam National Park is another great choice if you wish for a sneak peek into the flora and fauna of the Nilgiris.

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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 1600 m above sea level, this quaint town was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government. Munnar, situated at the confluence of three mountain streams—Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala—is part of the Idukki district of Kerala.

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  Mattupetty Dam

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  Eravikulam National Park

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  Indulge in birdwatching, biking and nature walk

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  Soak in the tea culture

While Munnar will make you fall in love with its tea estates, wild rivers, rolling hills and cardamon coffee (yes, not tea), there is no dearth of places to visit around. You can drive off the very contemporary yet vintage Kochi, the wild wild Periyar and the Silent Valley National Park, the alluringly hippie Varkala, the postcard-like Alleppey and more. Kodaikanal is, of course, a great addition if a trip to the neighbouring state is on your mind. As for some closely-held secrets, Kumarakom and Vagamon should be on the top of your travel list.

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  Wonderful places to visit near Munnar

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  Kumarakom

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  Silent Valley National Park

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  Periyar National Park