Explore Tea Plantations
Lockhart/Kundala 3 hrs
Wander through lush green tea estates and learn about tea processing.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Malayalam and English and Tamil
Local currency
INR
(INR)
Local time
(GMT+5)
Ideal trip length
2–5 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Near Mattupetty Road
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Optional, appreciated
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Appam with Stew
Kerala Parotta
Puttu and Kadala Curry
Tea varieties
When to visit Munnar
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: January, November, December
Busiest: Oct-Mar
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Jan90
Cool, clear, pleasant
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Feb85
Mild, dry, comfortable
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Mar80
Warm, dry, sunny
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Apr70
Warm, pre-monsoon showers
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May65
Hot, humid, occasional rain
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Jun40
Heavy monsoon rains
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Jul30
Very heavy monsoon
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Aug45
Monsoon subsiding, lush
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Sept70
Post-monsoon, fresh
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Oct85
Pleasant, clear skies
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Nov90
Cool, crisp, ideal
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Dec90
Chilly, festive, clear
Things to do in Munnar
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Visit Eravikulam National Park
Rajamalai 4 hrs
Spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr amidst stunning high-altitude grasslands.
Best in the afternoon
3 places
Boating at Mattupetty Dam
Mattupetty 2 hrs
Enjoy speed boating or a serene pedal boat ride on the picturesque lake.
Witness Attukad Waterfalls
Pallivasal 1.5 hrs
Marvel at the cascading waters amidst dense jungle, especially after monsoon.
Shikara Ride on Kundala Lake
Kundala 1.5 hrs
Experience a tranquil Shikara boat ride on the scenic Kundala Lake.
Any time of day
2 places
Discover Spice Plantations
Near Munnar Town 2 hrs
Learn about various spices and their cultivation on a guided farm tour.
Visit Tata Tea Museum
Nallathanni Estate 2 hrs
Explore the history of tea cultivation in Munnar and watch tea processing.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Munnar
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Sandal Wood & Sight Seeing Tour (Munnar Valley Trekking & Tours)
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Activity tour
Fullday Trekking in Chokaramudi (munnar valley Trekking & Tours)
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Activity tour
Tea Plantation Walk with Sunset View (By Munnar Info)
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Standard tour
Munnar Tea Trail Tour with Factory Experience ( By Munnar Info)
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Activity tour
Half day trekking (munnar valley Trekking & Tours )
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Standard tour
Private Guided Laxmi Hills Trekking Tour
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Standard tour
Wild Elephant Village( Anakulam) life tour ( By Munnar Info)
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Standard tour
Private Half Day Anakulam Jeep Safari from Munnar
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Munnar
Straight-line distance from the centre of Munnar.
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