Munnar

Munnar lies about 120 kilometers from Ernakulam is perhaps Kerala’s most famous and most visited hill station. Rolling hills of tea, winding roads, gurgling streams, endless plantation stretches cut by thick Shola forests, waterfalls that stream across roads and the smell of tea in the cool air, complete the beauty of Munnar. A tea plantation town, Munnar’s history is entwined with the advent of plantation crops into Kerala. Munnar was discovered on a hunting expedition up the hills by British civil servants. On one of such expeditions, the British Resident JD Munro acquired about 580 acres on concession from the Raja of Poonjar and planted coffee, cinchona and cardamom. Not much of a success, in 1880 AH Sharp planted tea at what is now known as Sevenmally Estate. The rest they say is history. There are many tourist spots around Munnar. Mattupetty Lake offers boating opportunities and is a great place for pick nickers. Top Station, 34 kilometres from Munnar provides superb views of the Tamil Nadu plains below and was once a rope way station, transporting goods up from the lower plains. Kolukkumalai, an hour and a half from the town is 7900 feet above sea level is home to the highest tea plantation in the country. The Tea Museum provides a pictorial view of the history of tea in Green Munnar apart from also acquainting the layman on the making of tea powder. The drive up to Munnar, by itself, is worth the distance and effort with many waterfalls to see enroute. All this make Munnar Tourism, one of the best hill stations in South India.

Kannan Devan Tea Museum

The country's first ever Tea Museum located at KDHP's Nullatanni Estate, is just a five minute drive from Munnar Town.

CSI Church Munnar

CSI Church at Munnar was built in 1910 by British . It was constructed using rough hewn granites in Gothic style.

Blossom Park Munnar

A nature park set in a vast stretch of wooded land, beside the R.A. Headworks stands majestically welcoming...

Pothamedu Viewpoint

It offers an excellent view of Tea, Coffee and Cardamom Plantations.

Athukad waterfalls

The beauty of the waterfall is at its best during the monsoon season.

Green Valley View

The tea plantation that is like a green carpet on the mountains

Anamudi Peak View

Situated at a height of over 2695 metres, the Anamudi Peak is the tallest peak in South India.

Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam National Park is administered by the Kerala Department of Forests and Wildlife, Munnar Wildlife

Lakkom Water Falls

Lakkom Water Falls is tourist attraction located on the way from Munnar to Udumalaipettai.

Sandalwood Forest Marayoor

Marayoor contains a number of sandalwood forests, and is the only place in Kerala where natural sandalwood forest is present.

Thoovanam waterfalls

Located within the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thoovanam Falls is a breathtaking cascade that originates from the Pambar River.

Muniyara Dolmens

These dolmenoids were burial chambers made of four stones placed on edge and covered by a fifth stone called the cap stone.

Photo Point

A place to have the portrait for memories

Honey Bee Tree

It is a huge tree with lot of honey bee hives hanging from the top of the tree.

Mattupetty Dam

Dam constructed for the Hydro – Electric project. Its 1700 Mts above the sea level.

Echo Point

Every loud call made from a spot on the lake embankment is returned manifold by the echo from the surrounding hills.

Kundala Lake

This lake is very beautiful amidst lush jungles. Hiring a pedal boat and exploring the lake and its surroundings is an awesome experience.

Top Station View Point

This place gives a real 'above the clouds' experience.

Vattavada Village Vegetable Farm

Vattavada is famous for it's terraced farms and contribute to the giant portion of the vegetables and fruits supply in Kerala.

Elephant Arrival Spot

This place is spectacular with a single tree standing in the centre, surrounded by lush green grass which has a lime tint to it veiled in the white curtain of mists.