Places To Visit In Munnar

Nestled in the panoramic Western Ghats, Munnar is one of the most sought after hill stations in India. Located at a height of around 6000 feet, this mesmerizing hill station fascinates nature lovers, holidaymakers, honeymoon couples and wildlife enthusiasts from far and near. There are many things in Munnar to explore such as its beautiful hill ranges, majestic valleys, extensive tea plantations, dense forests and exotic wildlife. Besides, there are some stunning attractions in this vacation destination. Some of the must-visit places in Munnar are:

Top Station

Visit Top Station to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Theni valley and Western Ghats. Located above 1,880 meters above sea level, you need to travel around 40 kilometers from Munnar to reach this destination.

Mattupetty Dam

Mattupetty Dam is a popular tourist attraction in Munnar located around 13 kilometers from Munnar Town. Built between the eye catching hill ranges of Munnar, you will love to visit this place to enjoy the serene nature.  You can also spot herds of elephants at this place.

Mattupetty Dairy Farm

This dairy farm is under the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project and houses hundreds of high quality cattle.

Kundala Lake

Kundala Lake is an arch-shaped artificial reservoir situated almost 20 kilometers from Munnar between the enchanting mountain ranges. People love to enjoy Shikara boat ride during their visit to Kundala Lake.

Echo Point

It is interesting to visit Echo station as you can hear your echo if you scream loudly. This is a must-visit spot in Munnar especially if you travel with kids.

TATA Tea Museum

Simply gets a clear picture about tea processing by visiting the TATA Tea Museum in Munnar which is located at the Nullatanni Estate. The museum showcases the growth and development of tea plantation in this hill station.

Sandalwood Forests In Marayoor

Marayoor is must-visit tourist attraction in Munnar famous for its natural sandalwood forest. This tourist spot is around 42 kilometers away from Munnar. Marayoor is also said to be a part of ancient Stone Age civilization and you can watch rock edicts and Stone Age paintings by visiting this place.

Rajamalai Or Eravikulam National Park

Located around 15 kilometers away from Munnar, Rajamala is a part of Eravikulam national park. Being the natural habitat of Nilgiri Tahr, visiting this picnic spot gives you the golden opportunity to spot a few of them.

Attukal Waterfalls

It is a scenic waterfall located almost 9 kilometers away from this hill station between Munnar and Pallivasal. Tourists can enjoy the full glory of this waterfall if they visit the region just after the monsoon.