Munnar Tour Packages
Munnar is Kerala's best-known hill station, at around 1,600 metres in the Western Ghats, where tea estates cover the slopes in neat green rows.
Munnar at a glance
- LocationKerala, India
- Time zoneIndian Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+91
- CurrencyIndian rupee (INR)
- LanguagesMalayalam
- Ideal stay2–3 days
- Getting thereCochin International Airport (COK), about 110…
Best time to visit: September to March
Top Munnar travel packages
A few of our Munnar itineraries in different travel styles. Every one is private and can be changed to suit you.
Family holidaysKochi · Munnar · Thekkady · AlleppeyKerala Highlights: Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey6 Days | 5 Nights
Honeymoon packagesMunnar · Thekkady · Alleppey · KovalamKerala Honeymoon with Houseboat & Beach7 Days | 6 Nights
Hill-station holidaysMunnarMunnar Tea Country Short Break4 Days | 3 Nights
Couples' holidaysMunnar · KumarakomKerala Monsoon Ayurveda & Hills7 Days | 6 NightsEssential tips for travelling to Munnar
UPI and cards are widely accepted in cities and hotels; keep some cash for small shops, rural areas, hill towns and tips.
Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Drink bottled or filtered water; it is cheap and easy to find.
112 (all emergencies)
Languages spoken: Malayalam.
Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram have the main airports; Kozhikode serves the north and Wayanad. Distances are short but hill roads are slow, so allow 3–4 hours for most transfers.
Houseboat cruises usually start around noon and end the next morning; overnight stays have the boat moored at night by regulation.
Carry light rain gear in any season; afternoon showers are common in the hills.
Book Eravikulam tickets online and go early; the park shuttle has long queues by mid-morning.
General guidance. Local rules and services change; we confirm details for your dates.
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Everything you need to know about Munnar
Munnar is Kerala's best-known hill station, at around 1,600 metres in the Western Ghats, where tea estates cover the slopes in neat green rows. Eravikulam National Park protects the endangered Nilgiri tahr, and every twelve years the hills turn blue with neelakurinji flowers.
Highlights include Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum (KDHP), Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point. Local food worth trying: Kerala parotta with curry, Fresh cardamom tea and Homemade chocolates. Plan 2–3 days here; it suits honeymooners, families, nature lovers. Our Munnar itineraries run from 4 to 9 days and every one can be changed to suit you.
When to go
September to March. Clear and cool after the monsoon; December and January nights can be cold.
How to reach Munnar
- By air: Cochin International Airport (COK), about 110 km
- By rail: Aluva railway station, about 110 km
- By road: About 4 hours from Kochi through the ghat road
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Private, customisable itineraries with prices quoted for your dates, hotel category and group size.
6D / 5NKochi · Munnar · Thekkady · AlleppeyKerala Highlights: Munnar, Thekkady & Alleppey
The classic first trip to Kerala: Fort Kochi's heritage, two nights in Munnar's tea hills, Periyar's spice gardens and a night on a houseboat.
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7D / 6NMunnar · Thekkady · Alleppey · KovalamKerala Honeymoon with Houseboat & Beach
Tea-garden views, a private houseboat night on the backwaters and two beach days at Kovalam, with time for an Ayurvedic massage for two.
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4D / 3NMunnarMunnar Tea Country Short Break
Three nights in Munnar for Eravikulam's Nilgiri tahr, tea estate walks, Mattupetty and a jeep ride up to Kolukkumalai at sunrise.
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7D / 6NKochi · Munnar · Thekkady · AlleppeyKerala Family Holiday
Paced for families: tea museum and boating in Munnar, a Periyar boat safari and elephant-country spice farms, and a houseboat children love.
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9D / 8NKochi · Munnar · Thekkady · KumarakomKerala & Kanyakumari Grand Tour
Nine days from Kochi to the tip of India through tea hills, spice country, Vembanad Lake and the Kovalam coast.
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5D / 4NKochi · Munnar · VagamonKochi, Munnar & Vagamon Hills
Swap the crowds for meadows: Munnar's estates followed by Vagamon's pine forest, paragliding (in season) and misty viewpoints.
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7D / 6NMunnar · KumarakomKerala Monsoon Ayurveda & Hills
Built for the monsoon months: misty Munnar, then four nights of Ayurveda by Vembanad Lake when the treatments are traditionally most effective.
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8D / 7NKochi · Munnar · Kumarakom · KovalamKerala Luxury Escape
Plantation bungalows, a lakeside villa and a cliff-top beach resort, with private transfers and a premium houseboat cruise available on request.
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6D / 5NKochi · Munnar · AlleppeyKerala Senior Citizens' Easy Tour
Short drives, two nights in each hill or city base, a ground-floor houseboat cabin request and plenty of rest between sights.
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5D / 4NKochi · MunnarKochi & Munnar Extended Stay
Kochi's heritage followed by a longer Munnar stay with time for Top Station, Attukad falls and a spice-plantation tour.
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Top things to see in Munnar
MunnarViewpoint at the Tamil Nadu border
MunnarWaterfall in the valley between Munnar and Pallivasal
Wildlife in Munnar
MunnarGrasslands home to the Nilgiri tahr (closed for calving around Feb–Mar)
MunnarLake with boating and elephant sightings nearby
Wildlife experiences
Sightings depend on season and luck and are never guaranteed. Keep your distance, stay with licensed guides and never feed wild animals.
Cultural experiences in Munnar
Heritage and landmarks
MunnarHistory of tea and a working factory
Experiences
- Kathakali or martial arts show
On the menuFood to try
- Kerala parotta with curry
- Fresh cardamom tea
- Homemade chocolates
Outdoor activities in Munnar
Many activities are seasonal. Best time for Munnar: September to March. We check operating seasons for your dates.
Munnar travel tips
Visa and entry
Indian citizens do not need a visa; carry a government photo ID such as Aadhaar or a passport for hotels and flights.
Health and safety
Travel insurance is a good idea, especially for adventure activities. Carry prescription medicines in their original packaging with a copy of the prescription.
Currency and tipping
The currency is the Indian rupee (INR). Tipping is not compulsory; around 5–10% in restaurants and a small tip for drivers and guides is appreciated.
Best time to visit
September to March. Clear and cool after the monsoon; December and January nights can be cold.
Getting around
Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram have the main airports; Kozhikode serves the north and Wayanad. Distances are short but hill roads are slow, so allow 3–4 hours for most transfers.
Local etiquette
- Ask before photographing people, and follow photography rules at religious sites and museums.
What to pack
Pack a light jacket or sweater for cool evenings, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and swimwear, a compact umbrella or rain jacket and comfortable walking shoes.
Phone and internet
Mobile data is good in towns and cities. Coverage can be patchy in remote, hill and forest areas, so download offline maps before you set off.
Budget
We don't publish fixed prices because the season, hotel category, flights and group size change the cost. Your written quote lists exactly what is included, so you can compare like for like.
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Destinations near Munnar
Tamil NaduValparai
Valparai is a remote plateau of tea and coffee estates in the Anaimalai Hills, reached by a road with forty hairpin bends.
Tamil NaduKodaikanal
Kodaikanal, the princess of hill stations, sits on a plateau in the Palani Hills around a star-shaped lake.
Tamil NaduPalani
Palani is one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan, the Arupadai Veedu.
Tamil NaduCoimbatore
Coimbatore is a textile and engineering hub and the gateway to the Nilgiris, but it is worth a stop for the Isha Yoga Centre's giant Adiyogi statue at the foot of the Velliangiri hills and the Marudhamalai temple.
Tamil NaduMadurai
Madurai is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in India and grew around the Meenakshi Amman Temple, whose fourteen gopurams are covered in thousands of painted figures.
Tamil NaduCoonoor
Coonoor is Ooty's quieter neighbour, lower and warmer, with tea estates spilling down to the plains and viewpoints over the Nilgiri valleys.
Munnar guides and articles
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Travel guideTravelling in India during the monsoon: where it works and where to avoid
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