Things to do
Top attractions in Munnar
Local flavor
What to eat in Munnar
Saravana Bhavan
VegKerala thali
Reliable Tamil-Kerala thali — sambar, rasam, kootu, two curries, rice and a sweet.
Rapsy Restaurant
Parotta & beef fry
Cult Kerala spot for parotta with spicy beef fry. Get there by 8 PM or it's all gone.
SN Annapoorna
VegSouth Indian breakfast
Locals' favourite for idli-vada-sambar and crisp masala dosa. Tea estate workers fuel up here.
Where to stay
Stays in Munnar
Luxury
Spice Tree Munnar
Pothamedu
Hilltop resort with floor-to-ceiling windows in every villa overlooking tea estates.
₹18,000+ / night
- Mountain view
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bonfires
Boutique
Tea County
Munnar town
KTDC's well-loved property — close to town and run by tea-estate veterans.
₹6,000 – ₹10,000 / night
- Restaurant
- Tea garden walks
- Indoor games
Homestay
Devon Plantation
Pallivasal
Working tea estate homestay — wake up to tea-pickers below your window.
₹4,000 – ₹7,000 / night
- Plantation walk
- Home-cooked meals
- Fireplace
Hostel
Zostel Munnar
Anaviratty
Hilltop hostel 45 min from Munnar town — secluded, panoramic, perfect for backpackers.
₹700 – ₹1,400 / night
- Panoramic view
- Common lounge
- Tours desk
- Cafe
Getting around
Local transport
Taxi (full day)
₹2,500–₹4,000 for a Munnar sightseeing circuit. Negotiate at the taxi stand near Munnar bus station.
Shared jeep
Cheapest way to popular spots like Top Station and Eravikulam — runs from Munnar bus stand.
Self-drive
Winding ghat roads — fine if you're comfortable with hairpins. Petrol station every 30–40 km.
KSRTC bus
Cheap state buses go to Top Station, Mattupetty and Devikulam. Runs every 1–2 hours.
Good to know
FAQs about Munnar
When does Munnar get the most rain?+
June to August is heavy monsoon. Beautiful but landslides and road closures are common. October–March is the safest window.
Do I need a permit for Munnar?+
No — Munnar is freely accessible to all Indian and foreign travelers. No permits needed.
Is Eravikulam open year-round?+
No — closed Feb–March for Nilgiri tahr calving. The rest of the year it's one of Munnar's best stops.
How do I reach Munnar from Kochi?+
130 km, 4 hours by road via Adimaly. Frequent state buses (₹150) or private cabs (₹2,500–₹3,500).
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