South India’s most scenic hill station, Munnar takes you through the winding roads, encircled with the unending stretch of carpeted tea gardens, rolling hills and picturesque tiny villages. For nature lovers, this hill station is nothing less than a paradise. The inviting aroma of spices, filter coffee and scrumptious local flavored snacks dominate your senses. The vaguely visible houses from a distance, the sound of temple bells, when the alleys are filled with the locals and tourists in the evening, you just feel like sitting back, soaking in the moment and seeing the world pass by.
The winding road in Munnar
The sun peeping through the trees
When the mist covers the tea plantation
Getting there
Munnar is well connected by road from different cities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. It does not have its own Airport or Railhead .
By Air : The nearest airport is the Cochin International Airport (CIAL) at Nedumbassery. It is 125 KM away from Munnar. It has both Domestic and International terminal. From Cochin, you can hire a cab to get to Munnar. It will take more than three hours to reach the place from the airport.
By Train : The nearest railway station is at Aluva, which is at a distance of 110 kilometres from Munnar. Apart from that , there are two more railway stations names Ernakulam Railway Station, which is 130 kilometres away and the Madurai Railway Station, which is at a distance of 135 kilometres. From these points, one can either hire a cab or board the state transport or private buses to reach Munnar.
By Bus: There are State-run or private buses from various towns in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. One can take bus ride to Munnar , if you are on a budget trip.
Where to Stay
There are numerous hotels, resorts, home-stays in Munnar ranging from the budget to the high end accommodation. I personally recommend Tea County Resort for your luxurious stay , amidst the beautifully crafted tea plantation. I absolutely loved my stay at this resort.
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