Kannur

Munnar has given a new name to the sleepy hill stations of south India by mesmerizing the tourists with the stunning natural beauty of the place. Also known as the Kashmir of south India, the place is also known for its abundant spice and coffee plantations which make it a picture perfect destination for the tourists. Located at the height of 6000 feet, the place used to be a popular summer getaway for the British in the colonial days which is easily understandable looking at the scenic natural beauty of the place. Munnar is also a popular centre for the paragliding enthusiasts. Other activities popular among the tourists are nature walks and hiking.

Fast Facts

District : Idukki
State : Kerala
Other names : Kashmir of south India
Location : The distance between Munnar and Alleppey is 198 km, Calicut ? 337 km, Trivandrum ? 357 km, Ernakulam ? 130 km and Thrissur is 211 km, respectively.
Journey Time : It takes from Munnar about 5 hrs to reach Alleppey, 9 hrs to reach Calicut, 11 hrs to reach Trivandrum, 3 and ? hrs to reach Ernakulam and 5 and ? hrs to reach Thrissur, respectively.
Route from Ernakulam : The route from Ernakulam to Munnar goes via Vytila, Kolencherry and Adimali.

When to go
Since Munnar is a hill station, it experiences cool weather throughout the year. Even in the summer months you will need some woolen clothes. The months from September to May are right for visiting Munnar. That means you just have to avoid the monsoons here otherwise you can visit Munnar throughout the rest of the year.