7 incredible places to explore in Munnar

Munnar in the Idukki district of Kerala is well known for its magical beauty and is praised as one of the most enticing hill stations in God’s Own Country. Forests, valleys and large tea plantations make anyone fall deeply in love with this place. Here are seven we send our guests to again and again.

1. Eravikulam National Park

Home of the Nilgiri tahr, on the slopes of Anamudi, the highest peak in South India. The park is open from the second week of April to the end of January.

2. Top Station

A viewpoint on the Kerala and Tamil Nadu border, looking down into the valleys. The road there passes Photo Point, Echo Point and two dams.

3. Mattupetty dam

A reservoir ringed by forest and grassland, with boating on the water, on the way to Top Station.

4. The tea museum

The story of Munnar tea from the first estates. Note that it is closed on Mondays.

5. Marayoor and Kanthalloor

On the Coimbatore road: a sandalwood forest at Marayoor, apple gardens at Kanthalloor, and the dolmens of Muniyara nearby.

6. Kolukkumalai

Home to the world’s highest tea factory, with a view over the ranges as the sun goes down.

7. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

Dry forest and waterfalls on the far side of the hills, with wildlife along the way.

For more places, grouped by the road you take, see our guide to Munnar, or ask the travel desk to plan the day.