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Munnar
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Asia : South Asia : India : Southern India : Kerala : Northern Travancore : Munnar
Contents
[+] Understand
Talk
[+] Get in
By air
By train
By car
By bus
Get around
See
Do
[+] Buy
Banks/Currency Exchange
Eat
Drink
[+] Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
[+] Stay safeHospitals
[+] Contact
Emergency numbers
[+] Cope
Ayurvedic treatments, massage
Get out
Munnar is
a hill station
in the
Indian state
of Kerala.
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Munnar hills
Understand
Munnar is a beautiful hill station, and was the summer resort of the British.
Tourists come here to see the vast tea plantations of the area. The town itself is
typically Indian with the usual shops, guest houses and is really beautiful andtraditional. It is a good place to stay to see the surrounding countryside. It is
also a popular place for Indian honeymooners.
The town is divided into two parts, Old Munnar, where the tourist information
office is, and Munnar, where the bus station and most guest houses are located.
The region in and around Munnar varies in height from 1,500 m (4,921 ft) to
2,695 m (8,842 ft) above mean sea level. It is pronounced "Moon-aar" short for
"moonu aar" meaning 3 rivers. Three rivers - Madupetti, Nallathanni and
Periavaru which flow through this town, but join some distance away from
Munnar.
Munnar is famous for its tea plantations, many of them started by the British.
The "Kannan Devan" brand of Tea from the Tata is cultivated and processed
here.
The strobilanthus ("neelakurinji" in Malayalam, the local language), a blue
flower which blooms only every 12 years, is found in this region. It bloomed
last in December 2006. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India,
Anamudi, at 2,695 m.
Eravikulam national park is one of the main tourist attraction, where you canfind the endagered species of Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat called "varayadu" in
Malayalam). A treck to Rajamala ("King of hills" in Malayalam), in the
morning is sure to spot a few friendly mountain goats. You can also find Gaur,
Langur, Lion-tailed macaque, and Elephants depending on the season and time
of travel. The altitude is 1,600-1.800 m above sea level. Temperature ranges
from a minimum of 0C to a maximum of 28C. Warm clothes and rain gear is
recommended. The tourist season is from Aug-Mar.
Talk
Malayalam and Tamil are main languages spoken here. You can manage with
English or Hindi.
Get in
By air
Cochin International airport (IATA: COK, ICAO: VOCI), also known as
Nedumbassery Airport and CIAL is the nearest airport. It is 110 km away from
the Munnar by road.
Madurai International Airport which is 140Km from Munnar by (National
Highway 49).
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By train
The nearest railway station is Aluva, 110 km. Ernakulam is 130 km and
Madurai is 135km You can get the direct regular buses to Munnar First Bus
starts at 6AM.
By car
From Kochi: Munnar is 130 km (3.5 hr) from Kochi. The road is blind in
some places and there are a lot of trucks and buses that seem to drive as
if they own the road. Although the road is smooth (NH 49), it is narrow,
twisty and curvy. Kothamangalam is on the way and is 80 km away from
Munnar. Between Kothamangalam and next town "Adimali", you can
experience a beautiful cool drive through a natural forest. Alongside, you
can see many refreshing waterfalls. Once you reach Adimali, Munnar is
just 30 kilometers away - but it will take almost an hour to reach. This is
the last place where you can spot a decent restaurant before Munnar.
Around 22 km from Adimali, you can start seeing the tea plantations on
both sides of the road and a panoramic view of the western ghats. The
view is extremely beautiful during the early mornings.
From Aluva: Aluva is nearly 110 km from Munnar. Just outside Aluva
railway station you can hire a taxi for Munnar for Rs 2000. There is a bus
stand nearby as well which operates frequent buses to Munnar; ticket
prices start from Rs 70 per person.
From Madurai: Munnar is about 135 km from Madurai and 80 km from
Theni. Madurai- Theni - Bodi - BodiMettu-Devikulam - Munnar route is
the most scenic route by National Highway 49(Via Madurai-Cochin
HighWay).
From Coimbatore: Munnar is about 160 km from Coimbatore and
120 km from Pollachi. Coimbatore- Pollachi - Udumalpet - Chinnar -
Marayoor - Munnar route is the most scenic route and though it will
take bit longer, it is generally considered worth the extra time spent.
From Kodaikanal: Kodaikanal is nearly 170 km from Munnar.
Kodaikanal - Perumal Malai - Mayiladum Parai - Mooliyaru - Oothu -
Falls View - Ganguvarpetty - Ghat Road - Periya Kulam - Theni - Bodi -
Bodimettu - Devikulam - Munnar. This route is also scenic.
Distances from Munnar to various cities:
Cochin - 130 km
Madurai - 135 km
Aluva - 110 km
Alleppey - 180 km
Kumarakom - 140 km
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Thekkady - 106 km
Pollachi - 120 km
Coimbatore - 160 km
The road to Munnar is narrow with lots of bends and curves. Hire a taxi or a
driver with local experience if you are not familiar with similar conditions
By bus
Munnar bus station is on the main street, Main Bazaar.
Kochi - takes 3.5-4.5 hours. Buses leave Kochi between 6AM-6PM.
Aluva - Nearest bus station to the Cochin International Airport. About 4
hrs uphill to Munnar, and 3-3.5 hrs downhill. Ticket price is around Rs.
70 one-way for a government-operated bus, up to Rs. 150 for a privately
operated bus.
Note that most buses have boards in Malayalam and not English. At Aluva,
there are no signs, schedules or dedicated bus bays for Munnar-bound buses;
many of them briefly stop at Aluva en route from Kochi/ Ernakulam to
Munnar. Check with a few locals every 15 minutes, or ask and hang around the
bus info office, so they can point you to the right bus when it arrives.
There are also buses from Coimbatore and Pollachi.
Get around
You can rent a manual or automatic motorbike on a daily basis for Rs 350/day.
You can get bikes on rental basis from Gokulam Bike rentals, Munnar.
1.Gokulam Bike rental
Rental Charges : Rs. 300 per day
Contact details: http://bikerentalmunnar.com/
For Contact Call : +91 9447237165, +91 9846366135,
E Mail : [email protected]
Address: Near High Altitude Sports Stadium, Old Munnar.
Note:You can call Gokulam and they will deliver the bike at the hotel. Most
hotels and homestays at Munnar will also organize a bike on rental basis.
2.Rent a bike:
231124
94472 09002
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Munnar Tea Estate
3. Chandran Bike:
Contact Person : R. Chandran
Phone : 9447220648/ 04865-231113
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See
Some of these site would be
more popular to Indian
tourists than to Western
tourists.
Near Munnar Town
Atukkad Waterfalls,A scenic waterfalls
amidst hills and
jungles. You can find
a road leading to
Atukkad Waterfalls
on Kochi road (just
about 5 km from
Munnar). This road is
very narrow and needs a lot of experience to drive on.
Chithirapuram is located at a distance of around 10 km from Munnar.Chithirapuram has old playgrounds and courts, bungalows and sleepy
little cottages which all give this place an old world charm. This town is
also famous for its tea plantations in the world.
Blossom Park, also known as Hydel Park, (1 km from Munnar).
Pothamedu View Point
Towards Mattuppetty
Floriculture Centre, run by the Kerala Forest Development
Corporation. An extremely well-kept garden with a large variety of
flowers and some herbal/ foliage plants, all against the backdrop of the
tea plantations. Definitely worth a visit.
Photo Point, (2 km from Munnar). It is a small place filled with woods
and a small stream. Good location to take photos.
Mattupetti Dam, (10 km from Munnar), this popular picnic spot
activities like boating and horse riding and is a great place to spend the
day e specially if visiting with children. You could take the speed boatride which is fantastic. It costs Rs 300 if you have to hire a boat for you
alone. The ride is for 15 min. The maximum capacity is 5 persons and
you could save some money if you are a group of 4-5.
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Echo Point
Mattupetti Indo-Swiss Farm, Better known as Mattupetti (cattle
village), Tamil migrant labourers had once upon a time reared cattle here.
The cool climate and abundance of fodder made it the ideal location for
the Indo-Swiss dairy farm. Established in 1961, the Kerala Livestock
Development Board (KLDB) manages this highly specialised dairy farm.
The dairy farm is a unique one of its kind with more than 100 varieties of
high-yielding cattle being reared. Tourists are not allowed to enter the
farm.
Echo Point,
(15 km from
Munnar), on
the way to
top station
from Munnar
is a small
lake set
amidst rolling hills. Every loud call made from a spot on the lake
embankment is returned manifold by the echo from the surrounding hills.Young tourists throng to this place to listen to the echoes of their
friendship calls.
Elephant Arrival Spot, (18 km from Munnar), Here you can board an
elephant for a ride. It costs approximately Rs 350 per person.
Kundala Lake, (23 km from Munnar). This lake is very beautiful amidst
lush jungles. Hiring a pedal boat and exploring the lake and its
surroundings is an awesome experience. Except at the place you hired
the boat, don't expect to find humans around the lake as it is surrounded
by scenic jungles and hills. Unless you know how to row a boat, prefer apedal boat, each trip lasts around 30 min and will be closed at 4:30PM
Top Station, [1] (http://www.keralatourism.org/index.php?zone=4&
menu=54&id=30&distid=2) . (37 km from Munnar on the Kerala and
Tamil Nadu border). Great views of the Western Ghats. Top station is the
"top"-tourist attraction. This place gives a real 'above the clouds'
experience. Regular buses go to Top Station (1 hr) from Munnar. A jeep
costs Rs 400. The area is known for the Neelakurunji plant, which
flowers only once every 12 years. The flower is violet.
Towards Marayoor
Tata Tea Museum, also known as the KDHP Tea Museum, (Around
2 km on the Nallathany road, from Munnar). A must-see. Tourists can
see a collection of odd bits from the colonial era. Photography is allowed
on payment of Rs. 20; videography is strictly prohibited here. A very
interesting 30-minute film is screened, and visitors are then taken around
the factory to understand how tea is processed. This museum remains
open from 10AM-4PM every day, closed on Mon. There is a Rs. 75
ticket fee for adults; lower for children.
Naimakkadu Water Falls
Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park, [2]
(http://www.eravikulam.org/) (45 min from Munnar). See Nilgiri Thar
(Hemitragas hylocres) - an endangered species of mountain goats, rolling
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grasslands and sholas, spread over 97 km in the Rajamalai hills, rare
flora and fauna, Atlas moth (largest in the world), lion-tailed macaque,
leopards, tigers, The Kurichi or Neelakurinji Flowers turn the hills of
Rajamalai blue every 12 years. The next bloom will be in 2018. One can
actually debate if going to the high peak just to see some goats is worth
all the effort or not. However, the walk along the park is very romantic
and has some breath taking view. Please be aware that this park remains
closed every year around February-March due to the breeding programof the Nilgiri Thar. Before visiting Munnar please check if the park is
open or not. Tickets can be bought from the counter for INR 55 per
adult. Please be warned that if you do not reach the counter before 8:30
AM, the queue can get so long that it may take a couple of hours to get
the tickets. The visit to the park is arranged by buses. While coming back
after the visit, you'd again have to wait in queue. The entire process of
buying tickets, visiting park and coming back may take 4-5 hours.
Anamudi Peak inside Eravikulam National Park, The highest peak
(2,695 m) south of the Himalayas, towers over the sanctuary in majestic
pride. The slopes of the hills abound in all kinds of rare flora and fauna.The Atlas moth, the largest of its kind in the world, is a unique inhabitant
of the park. Other rare species of fauna found here are the Nilgiri Langur,
the lion-tailed macaque, leopards, tigers. An ideal place for trekking,
facilities are provided here and tourists are allowed to go on foot up to 2
kms from Anamudi. Going up to the peak is no longer permissible unless
you have special permissions from forest department.
Lakkam Water Falls. (24 km from Munnar). A small waterfall.
Marayoor - (Around 40 km from Munnar). It is the only place in Kerala
with natural growth of sandalwood trees, natural caves with murals, andrelics from late Stone Age civilisation. There is a sandalwood factory of
the Forestry department of Kerala and a children's park extending across
one hectare of land under the canopy of a single Banyan tree, all of
which attract tourists in large numbers.
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, [3] (http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in
/chinnarwildlife.htm) .Chinnar wildlife sanctuary is in the Wester Ghats
of Kerala. This wildlife sanctuary has a large number of plants and
animals. This wildlife sanctuary is spread in around 90 km of area. This
sanctuary is one of the protected areas in the western ghats because of
the significance of its flora, geomorphologic features, ecology and localcultural.
Other places to visit:
Salim Ali (Thattekkad) Bird Sanctuary, [4]
(http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/thettakad.htm) . There are woodpeckers,
Malabar gray hornbills, Ceylon frogmouths, parakeets, and rose-billed
rollers. This sanctuary is located 20 km from Kothamangalam on the road
between Ernakulam and Munnar. There are basic and mid-range hotels in
Kothamangalam and an Inspection Bungalow in Boothathankettu. You
can take a boat cruise from Boothathankettu to Thattekkad. Admissionforeigners: Rs 40, Indian Rs 10.
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, At a height of about 2,175 m (7,130 ft), this
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water fall near rajmala
Munnar view
orthodox tea factory lays claim to being one
of the highest in the world. The view of the
Western Ghats is absolutely enchanting.
Waterfalls, Check out several natural
waterfalls on the way to Munnar. They
provide an excellent place for photography.
Kalvarimountmathikettan national park (POOPARA),
POOPARA (34 km from Munnar on Munnar
Thekkadi route.). edit
Munnar Holidays, Post Office
Junction,Munnar (Topstation Road),
09447220025, [5]
(www.munnarholidays.com) . 08Hrs. For all your travel need in
Munnar.Sightseeing tours,Flight & Bus tickets,Tourist Information
services,Cab services edit
Do
Walk in the Clouds,
Trek to your heart's
content while the
clouds slowly
descend upon you.
Rock Climbing and
Rappelling, Munnar
has a steep rock face
about 30 m (100 ft).
Munnar
Carmelagiri
Elephant Park
(Munnar Elephant
Safari), Mattupetty
Road, Munnar (On the way to Mattupetty Dam), +91 94 4782 7696,+91 94 4737 9376 ([email protected]), [6]
(http://www.munnarelephantpark.com) . The elephant safari takes you
through the misty forests, deep valleys and the rugged hill paths of the
Munnar forests. One hour package, half day and one day tours. Features
are, elephant bath, elephant shower, elephant feeding, timber dragging
demonstrations and displays of elephant commands and communication.
edit
Boating, There are several places to go out for boating in Munnar. One
can choose among paddle boats and speed boats to Kashmiri-Shikara.
Young couples who travel to Munnar should not miss out on the beautiful'Kashmiri-Shikara' boat ride. It is one of the most romantic experiences.
Bicycle. Experience the natural beauty of Munnar by riding a bicycle
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through beautiful paths of Munnar and pass through a tea state called
Madupatty, around 14 km from Munnar. edit
Yoga @Kaivalyam Retreat, Moolakada, Pallivasal (7 km from Munnar
towards Cochin), [7] (http://www.kaivalyamretreat.com/) . "Kaivalyam"
a holistic health retreat in midst of natural surrounding of tea valleys of
Munnar. Year round destination to indulge in learning experience of
holistic lifestyle with traditional form of Yoga and organic way of dining.
edit
The Christ Church, in Old Munnar.It is a Protestant CSI church
attached to the North Kerala Diocese(Church of South India). The
exteriors have worn out with time though the charming interiors still have
a very nice ambiance. It was consecrated way back in 1910 and still has
14 original rows of pews. The first Catholic Church in the High Ranges
was Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church.
The High Range Club, has a charming colonial style. The club house is
built of wicker and teak and is the social hub for the tea "Planters" of the
region. Members enjoy lounging in the bar over Planter's Punch followed
by a good meal, a game of billiards or reading a book in the library.
Munnar Supply Association (MSA), Set up in 1900, this is another
nostalgic landmark worth visiting in Munnar. It is the oldest department
store in the area and has been re-inventing itself to stay relevant and
popular after almost 102 years. The store was run by "planters" who still
manage its affairs. The MSA is a red brick, red tiled building with gables,
buttresses and a porch and is now a heritage site.
Buy
The best things to buy are tea, coffee, spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom
and pepper and definitely home made chocolates.
Abbas & Co. Tea Merchants, 25, Bazaar, Munnar. Abbas & Co is
wholesaler but also sells to visitors. Really good price for tea, green tea,
coffee, cashew - nuts, home made chocolates, spices, aloe vera gel.
Budget. edit
Fresh tea from a factory outlet, Kannimallay Estate, Munnar (On the
way to Eravikulam National Park, 5 km from Munnar town). Several
varities of tea fresh from factory. edit
Banks/Currency Exchange
State Bank of Travancore. +91 4865 2530274.
State Bank of India, Munnar. +91 4865 2530381.
State Bank of Travancore, Devikulam. +91 4865 2565441.
Eat
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Kerala is famous for Fish Curry. For snacks, one should try local spicy cashew
nut, chilly bhaji with hot tea as they are a traditional snack and makes good
combination in cold weather.
Bamboo Hut, G.H. Road. Wide range of food for reasonable prices,
although service can be a bitslow. Also, the place usually has Western
music (from Bob Dylan to electronic chill-out sound).
Food Court, Munnarinn, [8] (http://www.munnarinn.com) . Closed as of
March 2012.
Saravana Bhavan, Right at the heart of town and one of the most
inexpensive places to eat. The service here is quick and the food is
absolutely delicious. You might have to share your table with others. This
place provides South Indian dishes, served on a banana leaf.
Silverspoon Restaurant, Munnarinn, Main Bazaar (Right beside the bus
station). Breakfast until 11AM. This place does a great value buffet
breakfast of cornflakes, toast, omelet plus Indian breakfast food for Rs95. edit
TreeTop Restaurant, +91 48 6526 4273 (+91 48 6526 4399), [9]
(http://www.autumntreesmunnar.com/) . Multi-cuisine restaurant. 70
person seating capacity providing vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
edit
Munnar has some amazing street food (try the Gobi noodles), so if you are after
a cheap and delicious meal check the area around the bus stand in Munnar (not
the KSRTC bus stand in Old Munnar).
CampNoel, Pazhathottam, Munnar (15 km from Top Station), +91 48
6521 4095, [10] (http://www.campnoel.com) . 7AM-10PM. Multi cuisine
restaurant at 2075 m (6,800 ft) above sea level and possibly the highest
altitude restaurant in Kerala. If coming from Top station, turn right at 19
mile. Road is bad so make sure you have a suitably robust vehicle or
inform them and they will pick you up. The journey is worth it. Please
inform them early if you are going there for only for food. edit
Sri velavan stores, G.H.road, Munnar, +91 48 6523 2379. All
provisions available at reasonable prices. edit
Patel Gujarati Restraunt, (Near Post Off ice). Gujarati and Marwari
meals. Under Rs 100. edit
Purohit Restaurant, Inside Hotel Dhanyasree, Dhanyasree Jn. Chilling
Plant Road, Munnar (Nr Tea County Resorts), +91 48 6523 2552 (+91
48 6523 2553, +91 99 4623 9251). 6AM-10:30PM. Bombay, Jain,
Gujarati, Rajasthani, Punjabi and South Indian food. Good Gujarati,
unlimited Thali at Rs 85. Budget. edit
Mahaveer Veg Restaurant, Kalinivas Building, Main Road, Munnar,
+91 48 6523 1677 (+91 99 4629 2907). Provides authentic North-Indian
food with style ranging from Gujarati to Punjabi and delicious rotis.
Meals start from Rs 105/-. Only vegetarian food served. The downside to
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the place is cleanliness at the tables. Mahaveer has a branch near Purohit
restaurant; this one is larger and cleaner. edit
Kaivalyam Retreat, Moolakada, Pallivasal Estate P.O. Munnar (7.5 km
towards Cochin direction), +91 48 6523 2628 (+91 94 9582 1617,
+91 95 2647 7838), [11] (http://www.kaivalyamretreat.com/) . 24x7.
Kaivalyam retreat has a 100% pure vegetarian restaurant which serves
organic and healthy yogic food. As it is a yoga retreat more emphasis isgiven to food quality and hygiene. Serves North Indian, South Indian and
a few continental dishes. Their desserts are good. Set in the midst of
cardamom and pepper plantation. Rs 200. edit
Drink
Fresh tea, coffee and milk is available at most places. Hard and soft drink are
also available at fair number of shops.
Packed grapes and mixed fruit juice is also available at few places.
Abad Copper Castle, Pothamedu-Munnar, +91 48 6523 1202. edit
Sleep
Budget
Allens Cottage, [email protected] (10 km from the town,
opposite to the KSRTC bus stand), +91 97 47268095, [12]
(http://www.allenscottage.webs.com) . Upscale and standard cottagesaway from all the disturbences of the city. Camp fire and inbound
trekking can be arranged. edit
Eightlands Holidays (http://www.eightlandsholidays.com), Colony
Rd, Munnar-685612, Idukki Dist, Kerala, Mob:+91 9495812364, +91
9446561652, Office: 04865 232986, [13]
(http://www.eightlandsholidays.com) . A set of cute cottages nestling
against the backdrop of mountain ranges cut off from the hubbubs of
hospital life. Eight Lands Holidays offers you stands unique and aloof
among the other such establishments in and around Munnar. Buildings
that blend English and ethnic styles offer you a relaxed stay and the
rooms are of various types and fully furnished facilities. A winding
pathway leads you to the privacy of your ethnic cottage furnished to
tempt you. Each bedroom is provided with telephone, TV and hot and
cold running water. At the touch of a button, you bring the alive
courteous service at any time of the day/night. The Balconies allow the
residents to observe the nature in all its verdant county all around. edit
JJ Cottage, (close to the KSRTC bus stand in old Munnar), +91 48
6523 0104 ([email protected]). Nice rooms, very friendly
and helpful staff with surprisingly good cheap food. Double rooms maybe negotiated down to Rs 300 during the low season. Feels more like a
bed and breakfast than your average guest-house. edit
Hotel Misha, Misha Jn (close to the main market in old Munnar.
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Opposite Hotel Green Ridge.), +91 48 6523 0376, +91 48 6523 2376
([email protected]), [14] (http://www.mishaholiday.com) .
checkout: 12 noon. Can be negotiated further down to Rs 700-800/- in
peak season and lower in off season. Rs 1,200-1,700. edit
Theresian Cottages (Homestay), Munnar (near Tea County Resorts),
+91 48 6523 0351, +91 94 4739 7720, +91 94 9587 9748. checkin:
anytime; checkout: 12 noon. Good location with nice views. Nearby tomany restaurants. Tea and coffee is available. Kerala Tourism
Department approved. Room with 2 beds~Rs 700 - Rs 1000. edit
Mid-range
Pulimoottil Estate Bungalow, (10 km from Munnar Town in Mankulam
Road) [15] (http://pulimoottilestate.com/) Offers independent estate
bungalows and rooms. Has restaurant, conference hall etc. Enjoy a stroll
through a Cardamom Plantation, visit the stream. Offers Camp fire
facilities
Hotel Anai Mudi, (Munnar-Marayoor route), [16]
(http://www.munnarhotel.org) .
Greenspaces Munnar, (10 km from Munnar), [17]
(http://www.greenspacesmunnar.com) . Greenspaces is neither a resort
nor a hotel; it is a small guest-house/plantation-stay/homestead amid a
cardamom plantation, about 10 km away from the crowded Munnar
Town. It is one of the Kerala state tourism department approved stays.
Blackberry Hills, (3 km from Munnar), [18]
(http://www.blackberryhillsindia.com) .
Camelot, (10 km from Munnar), [19] (http://www.camelotmunnar.com) .
If you are travelling in your own vehicle then this may be a good choice.
You need to drive 2 km off road to reach the resort, which is fun.
However if you are new to driving, leave your car at the entrance and
ask the owner to pick you up from there. Pack your food in town as the
choice of food at resort is limited.
Deshadan Mountain Resort, (5 km from Munnar), [20]
(http://www.deshadan.com) . The highest resort in Munnar. Views from
the valley view room are breathtaking. Excellent breakfast. Road to
Deshadan is very narrow and requires an experienced driver to drive a
car to the top.
Copper Castle, Pothamedu road, (2 km from Munnar), [21]
(http://www.abadhotels.com/coppercastle/) .
Lakezone Holiday Resort, Munnar, (12 km from Munnar), [22]
(http://www.resortsmunnar.com) .
Bracknell forest, Pothamedu road. (7 km from Munnar), [23]
(http://www.bracknellforestmunnar.com/) .
Holiday Heaven, Chinnakkanal. (20 km from Munnar Town), [24]
(http://www.holidayheaven.in/) .
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Kaivalyam Retreat, Moolakada, Pallivasal (7 km from Munnar), [25]
(http://www.kaivalyamretreat.com/) . Organic living and dining with yoga
Marthoma Retreat, (on the way to top station, about 2 km from
Munnar Town) [26] (http://www.marthomaretreathome.com) . Has a
restaurant, but food is made to order.
Hotel Oak Fields, Pothamedu. (5 km from Munnar), [27](http://www.oakfieldsmunnar.com) .
The Siena Village, Chinnakkanal, (20 km from Munnar Town on the way
to Thekkady/Periyar), [28] (http://www.thesienavillage.com) .
Spice Garden Resort, (Located in the second mile, around 8-10 km
from Munnar Bus Stop), +91 48 6526 3698, +91 94 4716 3696
([email protected] ), [29]
(http://www.spicegardenresorts.com/) . Cheap, clean, courteous staff and
located on hill slope with a breathtaking view. Multi cuisine restaurant
providing breakfast and dinner however food is only made to order. Hot
water 24 hr, TV in all rooms, Trekking and travel assistance, laundry. A
doctor is on-call, parking spaces and driver accommodation are provided
Rs 1,500-2,500 (Indian nationals). edit
Hotel Westwood Riverside, (1 km from Munnar Town), [30]
(http://westwoodmunnar.com) .
Whispering Meadows, (6 km from Munnar Town), [31]
(http://thewhisperingmeadows.com/) . Around Rs 2,500.
Bella Vista Resort, Chithirapuram Post (20 km from Munnar town), [32](http://www.bellavistamunnar.com/) . Very scenic with roof top
restaurant. Double honeymoon cottage around Rs 1,800. edit
Devadaru Holiday Villa, Near Chengulam Dam (15 km from Munnar
town), [33] (http://www.devadaruresort.com/) . A single villa in a 2 acre
spice garden, you rent it in whole, no hotels or resorts can match this
privacy. edit
Splurge
Ayur County resort, Munnar (18 km from Munnar Town), 91 48 6568
5618 ([email protected], fax: +91 48 6824 9218), [34]
(http://www.ayurcounty.com/index.html) . Ayurvedic centre, cardamom
plantation visit, fishing, trekking, camp fire, multi-cuisine restaurant and
coffee shop, childrens play area & activity room, credit card facility,
travel desk, site seeing trip 24 hr hot & cold water, STD direct dialing,
cableTV in all rooms, pick up and drop off, conference hall, doctor on
call. Rs 2,500-12,500. edit
' Camp Noel, (36 km from Munnar Town), [35]
(http://www.campnoel.com) .
Tall Trees,Pothamedu, (4 km from Munnar), [36] (http://www.ttr.in) .
Best Western Fort Munnar, Chinnakkanal. (22 km from Munnar
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Town), [37] (http://www.bestwestern.com) .
Club Mahindra Lakeview Resort, Chinnakkanal. (20 km from Munnar
Town on the way to Thekkady/Periyar), [38]
(http://www.clubmahindra.com/res_munnar_home.asp) .
Tea County, [39] (http://www.ktdc.com/Teacounty.htm) ..
Windermere, Bison Valley Rd, (outskirts of Munnar). [40](http://windermeremunnar.com)
Mountain Club, Chinnakkanal (20 km from Munnar Town on the way to
Thekkady/Periyar)
Siena Village, Chinnakkanal (20 km from Munnar Town on the way to
Thekkady/Periyar)
Stay safe
Apply sunscreen lotion while you leave Munnar because as you descend the
hills the weather gets warmer and causes sun burn. Hill stations tend to get dark
rather early, so be sure to carry a torch or flashlight.
Hospitals
Tata General Hospital, Munnar +91 48 6253 0270
Matha Hospital , Munnar +91 48 6253 0744
Arun Hospital, Munnar +91 48 6253 0410
Contact
Main Post Office. +91 48 6253 0280.
Emergency numbers
Police control room 100
Fire station 101
Ambulance 103
Cope
Ayurvedic treatments, massage
Swatic Ayur Care Centre, +91 94 4703 1656, +91 48 6523 1656,
+91 48 6523 0395.
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Surya Ayurvedic Health Resorts, Chithirapuram. +91 48 6256 3204.
Get out
Eravikulam National Park
Mattupetty
Kodaikanal Munnar - Devikulam - Bodimettu - Bodi - Theni - PeriyaKulam - Ghat Road - Ganguvarpetty - Falls View - Oothu - Mooliyaru -
Machoor - Mayiladum Parai - Perumal Malai - Kodaikanal - approx
170 km
Thekkady
Pollachi
Coimbatore
Palani
Madurai
Kovalam
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