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Rolling tea plantations on the hills of Munnar

South India · Kerala

Munnar

Tea-covered hills in Kerala’s Western Ghats
Ideal duration
2–3 days
Best season
September to May
From Bengaluru
Approx. 1 hour by flight to Kochi, then about 3.5 hours by road
Best for
Couples and families

About Munnar

Munnar is surrounded by some of the most photographed tea estates in India. Eravikulam National Park protects the Nilgiri tahr, and viewpoints such as Top Station look across the Western Ghats. It pairs naturally with the backwaters of Alleppey for a hills-to-water holiday.

Highlights

  • Tea estates and a tea museum
  • Eravikulam National Park
  • Mattupetty and Top Station
  • Hills-to-backwaters combinations

Top attractions

  • Eravikulam National Park

    Grasslands home to the Nilgiri tahr; visitors travel by park bus.

  • Tea Museum

    The story of Munnar’s tea industry, with a working factory.

  • Mattupetty Dam

    Reservoir views and boating.

  • Top Station

    A high viewpoint on the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border.

Sample itinerary

A suggested outline—we tailor the pace, stays and stops to your group.

  1. Day 1Kochi to Munnar

    Fly or train to Kochi, drive up past waterfalls, check in.

  2. Day 2Tea and tahr

    Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam.

  3. Day 3Top Station

    Morning at Top Station, onward to Alleppey or back to Kochi.

Experiences here

Munnar works well for couples and families. Tap a style to see matching tours from Bengaluru.

Where to stay

We shortlist stays that suit your budget and group. Typical options here:

  • Tea-estate bungalows
  • Valley-view resorts
  • Hotels in town
How our stay planning works

Who it suits

  • Families— suitable
  • Couples— suitable
  • Groups & friends— suitable
  • Senior travellers— suitable

For senior travellers: Viewpoints and the Tea Museum are easy; Eravikulam involves a bus ride and a walk.

Travel guidance

How to reach

  • By air: Kochi airport is about 110 km away; flights from Bengaluru take about an hour.
  • By train: Aluva and Ernakulam are the nearest major stations.
  • By road: About 480 km by road; around 10 hours.

Weather & season

Cool; very wet during the monsoon.

Best time: September to May

Tips from our planners

  • Eravikulam may close for the tahr calving season (usually February–March).
  • Carry light woollens.

Safety notes

  • Hill roads are narrow and winding; travel in daylight.
  • Some jeep tracks, like Kolukkumalai, are rough.

Food to try

Kerala meals on banana leaf · Fresh cardamom tea · Appam and stew

Distances, travel times and seasons are approximate and can vary with traffic, weather and local rules.

Tours including Munnar

  • Rolling tea plantations on the hills of Munnar
    4 days / 3 nightsGroup & private

    Munnar · Alleppey

    Munnar & Alleppey: Hills to Backwaters

    Tea-covered hills followed by a night on a Kerala houseboat.

    Ideal for
    Couples and families
    Departure status
    From Bengaluru · Private dates on request

    PricingPrice on request

Plan your Munnar trip

Tell us your dates. We’ll suggest the best way to do it.

Include who’s travelling—elders, children, a group of friends—and we’ll plan the pace around them.

Call +91 89191 82363

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