Best Munnar Sight Seeing Places

Located in the Eravikulam National Park and at a height of nearly 7200 feet above sea level, Chokramudi Peak is one of the highest peaks in Munnar,

Enjoying an elevation of 2,100 metres above the sea level, this peak is as mesmerising as you can expect it to be. Offering a short and convenient trek which can be easily completed in a day’s time, this hill houses the exemplary Shoals Forest.

• Ticket Price: Free
• Timings: Can be visited at any time of the day.
• Average time required at the site: 1 day (including trek). If you simply wish to look around without going atop, one hour of time should be sufficient

Situated in the Kannan Devan Hills of the southern Western Ghats, the wildlife park with an area of 97 sq. km. can be reached via Munnar. ne of the best that Kerala has to offer, this park that spans over an area of 97 square kilometres, serves as a home to the Nilgiri Tahr, a native animal of the Western Ghats. Yet another attraction of this park situated on the 2,700-metre high Anamudi peak, is the Neelakurinji flowers, which bloom only once in 12 years!

• Ticket Price: ₹ 65 for Indian citizens and ₹ 245 for foreign nationals
• Timings: 07:30 AM to 04:00 PM, on all days
• Average time required at the site: 4 to 5 hours

Located at a distance of about 30 km from Munnar, this waterfall originates from the Eravikulam stream. The stunning white silk-like look of the falls quenches your thirst for a picturesque scenery. There is a small shop situated beside this waterfall which offers some scrumptious delights from the Malabar cuisine!

• Ticket Price: ₹ 20 per person
• Timings: 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, on all days
• Average time required at the site: 1 to 2 hours

This is an awesome location in Munnar with great views. The scenery is just like a child is taught in childhood days. This dam is better than Mattupetti dam. Kundala is located approximately 20 km from Munnar on the way to Top Station and it is at a height of 1700 meters above the sea level. People love to see the Cherry gardens here, that blossoms twice in a year and make the surroundings of the lake even more attractive. However, the famous Neela Kurunji flowers, which bloom once in twelve years and change the green valleys of Kundala into refreshing blue beauties, are hard to see, because of their rare availability.  One can see many a things in the surrounding of this dam, like the green valleys, tea gardens, waterfalls, eucalyptus and pine trees, etc. The boating is another major attraction at this glorious lake. A couple of food stalls and restaurants near the lake, serves fast food like dosa, noodles, sandwiches, omlette, and soft drinks. The connectivity of this majestic hill town with other nearby villages and towns is pretty good and one can easily come here through a taxi, or a bus.

This viewpoint is on Lockhart Gap Road, about 12 km from Munnar on the "Munnar-Thekkady" mountain highway route..

Lockhart (or Lock Heart) Gap is a gap between two mountains near Munnar, which looks similar to the shape of a heart. You can observe this gap and the surrounding landscape from the Lockhart Gap ViewPoint.

This viewpoint is on Lockhart Gap Road, about 12 km from Munnar. It offers an expansive view of the tea-covered slopes, mist-clad blue hills and the winding roads in the valley. Views of the valley hidden by the fog, scenic stretch of road and a gorgeous sunset are only a few things which attract people to Lockhart Gap Road View Point.

Opening hours: 6AM to 6PM on all days
Entry fee: No entry fee, however a token amount of Re 1 is collected for keeping the shoes outside.

Around 15 kms from Munnar town, the place is picturesque with a beautiful lake and greenery all around. The dam is huge with boating facility in the calm waters. The spectacular hill station Mattupetty which is bundled in the lush grassy valleys of Munnar offers travelers an astounding experience and also let them feel the serenity of nature. The rolling tea plantation of the hills and wonderful waving grasslands makes Mattupetty an amusing destination, which makes it one of the popular tourist attractions in Kerala. It is located 13 kilometers away from Munnar, near to the popular Anamudi Peak, the Mattupetty hill station situated at a height of 1,700 meters. The main attractions of this beautiful destination are Mattupetty Dam and Mattupetty lake.
Mattupetty Dam plays an important role in water conservation and power generation. Mattupetty has plenty of captivating spots to the visitors, where one can explore adventurous activities like trekking and jungle walk at this natural treasure. The Mattupetty Dam is also an ideal picnic spot for many tourists, visiting Munnar in Kerala. The District Tourism Promotion Council in Idukki district has made proper arrangements for the travelers to enjoy different boating which includes speed launch, slow speedboat, paddle boat, rowboat, motorboats, and much more. The dam also helps many animals and birds with its nonstop availability and appoints tourists with its beautiful surroundings which are found nowhere else.

Hidden in the amazing green valleys of Munnar, this stunning destination is one of Kerala's most beautiful hill towns, yet to be explored by many tourists. This place is among many attractive destinations in Munnar, that draws a large number of tourists every day, to explore the unseen beauty of the town and to feel its exquisiteness in absolute peace. Top Station View Point Munnar is surrounded by green valleys, and it is visited by tourists as well as adventure lovers. It is a heaven for campers, hikers, and trekkers. You might feel like being among the clouds here. And on a clear day, you can get a bird's-eye view of the valley and admire the beauty of Munnar.

A trip to Top Station also allows you to visit Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and explore its wildlife. Kurinjimala Sanctuary, known for the rare Neelakurinji flowers, too, is en route. Amazing tea plantations, gorgeous waterfalls and a winding trip among the mountains are the few other reasons which make Top Station a place worth visiting. You must definitely not miss it during your visit to Munnar.

Opening hours: 6.00am to 6.00pm
Entry fee: No Entry Fees

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki is home to the Great Grizzled Squirrel of India. Numbering less than 200, they are among the most endangered species on the planet. Its unique location in the Western Ghats has ensured it gets less than 2 months of rainfall annually. The wildlife along with the deciduous trees makes it an ideal spot for trekking aficionados.

The Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary has mainly Dry Deciduous Forests, Wet Grasslands, High Sholas, Dry Thorny Scrub Forests, and Riparian Forests. Out of 1000 species of flowering plants, the rarely found species include Elaeocarpus Recurvatus, Arabica, Acacia Leucophloea, Santalum Album, Neelakurinji, and many more.

Nearest railway station: Ernakulam, about 230 km

Nearest airport: Cochin International Airport, about 204 km

Opening Time : 6 AM to 6 PM

Enter Fees

•  10 per person for Indian Adults
•  5 per person for Indian Children
•  100 per person for Foreign Tourists
•  25 for Still Camera
•  150 for Video Camera
•  150 per day for heavy vehicle
•  50 per day for light vehicle

Take a stroll inside the Rose Garden on your Munnar tour to see this excellent stretch that looks no less than a mini-heaven on earth with hundreds of colorful flowers and plants other than roses. Rose Garden is located on the National Highway 49, just two kilometres away from the Munnar city centre; at 3,500 feet above sea level and is a wonderful place to explore. One can visit the Rose Garden any time from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. The look and feel created by the attractive blossoms make the garden a mini-heaven on earth and unlike the name suggest the well-maintained garden has all the flowers in addition to Rose.

Opening Time : 10 AM to 5 PM

Opening Time :

• 20 per person
• 30 Camera fee

At a distance of 10 km from Munnar, Nyayamakad Waterfalls is a picturesque waterfall on Munnar - Udamalpet road close to the entrance of Eravikulam National Park. It is one of the highest cascading waterfalls in Kerala, and among the must-visit places of sightseeing in Munnar.

The water here drops from a height of more than 1500 meters cascading through rocks over several steps. The water is collected into a big pool at the bottom which is great place to spend some time during Munnar trip. This waterfall Is close to the Rajamalai entrance and can be visited along with Rajamalai / Eravikulam Park. It needs about 10 minutes walk from the main road.

Trekking is a popular activity here. One can enjoy the marvelous views of surrounding valleys of Western Ghats including Anamudi and other peaks. Trekking to some of the upper levels of the falls is possible through rock climbing though it's little risky in Monsoons.

Best time to visit Nyayamakad Waterfalls is post monsoon season between October and December.

Open Timings: 8 AM - 5 PM

Entry: Free

Kolukkumalai is the World's Highest Elevation Tea Plantation. Our Kolukkumalai Tea has been a winner of the "Golden Leaf" award given by UPASI. Kolukkumalai is the world’s highest elevation tea plantation at 7900 feet msl. Kolukkumalai is without argument one of the world’s most beautiful scenic destinations. Started in the early 1900s the estate produces tea using the orthodox method in the time-tested tea factory. The Kolukkumalai tea estate is located thirty-five KM outside Munnar is built above the Tamilnadu's plain, atop the precipitous ridge. This place is at its best during the sunset; a lot of visitors stroll this place in evening to behold the spectacular views of Kodaikanal town, which looks extremely beautiful during the evening.

The Tata Tea Museum in the Nallathanni Estate tells the eventful story of Munnar; its transformation from an uninhabited stretch of forest land to a plantation town. The highlights of the museum include old machineries used for tea processing, photographs and some other curious displays that throw light on the efforts of some adventurous planters who dared to conquer the wild with minimal equipment and little resource.

What is the best time to visit the Tata tea museum?

•  If one enjoys the chilling weather of the winter , then November to February will be a good time to visit . Though the weather is a little warmer with occasional rain , March to May is also a good time to visit Tata tea Museum , Munnar . However it is good to avoid the monsoon.

How to reach Tata tea museum ?

• The Tata Tea Museum is just 12 kms from Munnar town . Munnar town offers cab facilities to reach this destination.
• The nearest airport is the Cochin International airport.
• The nearest railway station is the Aluva railway station.

Located in the quaint village of Mattupetty, the Indo-Swiss Farm is a dairy farm dedicated to cattle breeding and rearing. Indo Swiss Dairy Farm is a cattle development and research centre that spreads over an area of 469 acres of lush green grasslands and is home to a variety of high-quality cattle. The farm rears about 400 heads of cattle and is the headquarter of the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project that was launched in 1963 on mutual agreement between the Swiss and the Indian Government.

One of the highest peaks of Munnar, Meesapulimala offers some sweeping views. In order to enjoy the spectacle that it offers, you ought to trek for a day and pass through eight hills. A tranquil place on its own, this place will ensure that you revel in some much-needed moments of blissful solitude!

• Ticket Price: Free
• Timings: All day
• Average time required at the site: 1 day (including trek). If you simply wish to look around without going atop, one hour of time should be sufficient