Munnar Tourism and Travel Guide
Munnar is a town and hill station located in the Idukki district of the southwestern Indian state of Kerala. Munnar is situated at around 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains.The name Munnar is believed to mean 'three rivers', referring to its location at the confluence of the Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. Munnar town is situated on the Kannan Devan Hills village in Devikulam taluk and is the largest panchayat in the Idukki district covering an area of nearly 557 square kilometres (215 sq mi). The nearest major railway stations are at Ernakulam and Aluva (approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) by road). The Nearest Functioning Railway station is at Udumalaipettai according to Google maps The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is 105 kilometres (65 mi) away.
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Best Time To Visit Munnar
Peak Season to visit Munnar is from December to February, when the town ushers in pleasant weather with the minimum temperature dropping to ten degrees Celsius.
Shoulder Season: Monsoons occur during June to September and Munnar looks especially beautiful during these months when the waterfalls are at their best.
Off-season: The summer months from March to May bring to Munnar fewer crowds, cheap tariffs and humid weather.
Budget For Munnar
For Budget Travellers: INR 600 - 1000 a day
- Accommodation in hostels and guesthouses: INR 400 - 600
- Food in local cafes and street eateries: INR 50 - 100
- Public Transport in train and buses: INR 7 - 100
- Sightseeing: INR 10 - 200
For Mid-range Travellers: INR 1000 to INR 3000 a day
- Accommodation in mid-range hotels and resorts: INR 850 - 1500
- Food in mid-range cafes and restaurants: INR 300 - 500
- Local transport in local taxis: INR 250 - 400
- Guided Tours: INR 10 - 1000
For Luxury Travellers: INR 6000 and upwards
- Accommodation in 4* or 5* hotels: INR 3500 and upwards
- Food in upscale restaurants and bars: INR 700 and upwards
- Local transport in taxi rentals: INR 2000 and upwards
- Guided tours: INR 1000 and upwards