Munnar, Kerala

Munnar's mesmerising greenery, mountain scenery, calmness and cool refreshing air attracts honeymooners and tourists throughout the year. It is a weekend hideout location for domestic tourists during summer season. Foreign travellers likes watching the natural beauty of Kerala while the journey from Thekkady to Munnar.

Munnar, a haven of peace and harmony, is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala. 1,600m above sea level in the Idukki district. this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years will bloom next in 2018. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2,695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.

Opulent with unique species of flora and fauna, the place also has an extensive stretch of tea plantations amidst the high mountains and unspoiled valleys, giving a pleasant feeling. The scented cool air is filled with the aroma of spices. The rising and falling terrain of Munnar is covered with forests and grasslands.

The undulated topography offers a breathtaking vision of craggy rocks, adding to the picturesque scenery the town captivates many tourists with its scenic beauty. Some of the trees found in the region are teak, red sandalwood, rosewood, jungle jack, etc. Munnar is also a paradise for bird watchers as rare species of birds are found in abundance.

Cocooned in the State of Kerala, Munnar poses breathtaking scenery amidst the thriving green tea plantations with the combination of valleys, streams, cliffs, bubbling brooks, exotic wildlife, and clear trout streams making it an irresistible place.

Munnar is a perfect destination for adventure enthusiasts, honeymoon couples, wildlife, and nature lovers. Accommodation facilities and tourist guides are available easily suiting the budgets. It is ideal for tourists to spend at least 2 nights so as to enjoy all that Munnar has to offer!

The best time to visit Munnar is, in fact, dependent upon your choice. Munnar attracts tourists round the year, and it is up to you to decide on the best time for you, after planning your vacation activities and determining your tolerance to weather conditions.

Summers are pleasantly cool providing the perfect getaway from the sweaty plains. Temperatures range from 15o C to 25o C, so it is the best season for Munnar to visit. You can enjoy a whole range of holiday activities – sightseeing, trekking, rock climbing, plantation visits, etc. Make sure that you carry light woolens. Summer is the best time of the year to visit Munnar as it is considered the right time to experience the hill station climate.

Winter has its own charm though it is cold with temperatures going as low as 5oC. December is the coldest month, so be prepared for extremities. In the past, Munnar has recorded temperatures below zero degrees in this season. However, winter is the ideal season for tourists looking to spend the Christmas vacation and enjoy New Year celebrations. Make sure that you pack enough woolen stock to keep you warm.

A monsoon vacation is best enjoyed in the comfort of your cottage or just watching the beautiful waterfalls of Cheeyappara and Chinnakanal. Monsoon is a good season, but not suitable for outdoor activities as the roads become slippery due to the outpour. It is advisable to travel in the daytime because nights become too misty.

April-May, the peak season, is perhaps the ideal time to visit this hill station in Kerala. Similarly, September-October is also the right season because it is comfortably cold to experience the fullness of Munnar. Winters are also a suitable time as the cold is not as extreme as in North Indian hill stations where snowfall prevails.