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The winter months from November till February are the best time to visit Munnar. The temperature at this time is pretty soothing and thus the pleasant weather makes it a perfect spot for a romantic honeymoon. Avoid to visit Munnar in the monsoon months.
You can spend 3-5 days in Munnar to explore its beautiful tea plantations, stunning landscapes, and serene atmosphere.
The famous food of Munnar is the traditional Kerala cuisine with specialties like appam, puttu, and fish curry.
The altitude of Munnar is approximately 1,600 meters (5,200 feet) above sea level.
The nearest railway station from Munnar is Aluva Railway Station, located around 110 kilometers away.
The nearest airport to Munnar is Cochin International Airport, approximately 110 kilometers away.
The height of Munnar hills varies, with some peaks reaching up to 2,695 meters (8,842 feet).
Munnar is situated at an average elevation of around 1,600 meters (5,200 feet) above sea level.
The top 5 hills in Kerala are Munnar, Wayanad, Ponmudi, Vagamon, and Lakkidi.
How to Reach
Munnar can be easily accessible by Flight, Train and Road. Below are the details how one can reach to Munnar. While choosing the mode, one must know the distance and time by small car from these airports/railway stations to Munnar.
By Air & Train:
There are three nearest airports located from where one can reach Munnar. These are Kochi (Cochi), Coimbatore and Madurai.
By Train:
There are three nearest Railway Stations from where one can reach Munnar; Aluva Railway Station (before Ernakulam Railway Station), Coimbatore Railway Station and Madurai Railway Station.
(Aluva Railway Station is 15 mins before Ernakulam North Railway Station for those coming from Palakkad- Thrissur area.)
1. Kochi airport:
Kochi airport is the nearest airport to Munnar which is 115 kms. It takes 3.5 hrs drives to Munnar by a small car. There are many options of conveyance available like State Transport Bus, private taxi car etc. Best recommended mode of transport is by private cab. There is no charted bus or sharing tax available. Those who look for a cheap transfer, they need to look at State Transport Bus from Aluva Bus stand which is 10 minutes drive from Airport.
2. Ernakulam Railway Station:
Distance from Ernakulam Railway Station to Munnar is 140 kms and it takes 4 hrs drives. Those who are coming by train must alight at Aluva Railway Station instead of Ernakulam Railway Station. Aluva is closer to Munnar comparing to Ernakulam. Again there is only private taxi or State Transport Bus available to Munnar.
3. Coimbatore:
Coimbatore airport / Railway Station is 180 kms to Munnar and it takes 6-7 hrs drive. The route is through Pollachi–Udumalpet–Maryoor–Chinnar. Regular night buses are available from Coimbatore to Munnar by SRS, KPN etc. Since Udmalpet to Munnar is Western Ghat Road with steep heights, sharp U turn roads. Those who travel by bus to know that they need to change to small buses from Udmalpet. The best option available is by a private taxi.
4. Madurai:
Madurai to Munnar is 169 kms by road and it takes 4.5–5 hrs in a private small car. The shortest route is via Uslampetti–Theni–Bpodimet–Chinnakanal-Munnar. Tamilnadu Govt. local non ac buses are available and it takes approximately 7 hrs to reach Munnar.
5. Kumarakom:
Kumarakom to Munnar is 175 kms by road and it may take approx 5 hrs drive by a small car. The best rout available for a private taxi is via Pala-Unnunmkal–Adimali-Munnar. Those who are looking for State Transport Buses must go to Kottayam Bus stand to get buses to Munnar.
6. Fort Kochi:
Fort Kochi to Munnar is 160 kms and it may take 4.5 hrs drive by a private taxi. Those who are looking to go by State Transport Buses must go to Ernakulam Bus Stand (near south Railway Station) to get seats to Munnar. There are many state buses are available from Fort Kochi Bus stand to Ernakulam bus stand. These buses can be boarded from Vytila hub, but reservation and seat availability is only from where it originate.
7. Alleppey:
There are two roads leading to Munnar. First one is via Chertala-Kundanoor-Marad-Trippunithura-Thiruvamkulam-Muvatupuza-Adimali-Munnar a total of 205 kms and it takes 5.5-6 hrs in a small car. This road is altogether is a highway and an easy to reach Munnar though the kms distance is more.
The second one is via Muhamma–Vaikom-Muvatupuza Adimali – Munnar which is 190 kms and it takes 6-6.5 hrs to reach Munnar. The road is comparatively narrow and in case of any traffic block enrooted, it may take little more. The best and easy conveyance is by a private taxi. Govt. Transport buses are also available directly from Alleppey bus stand to Munnar, which may even take more time to reach.
8. Trivandrum:
There are two different routes one can reach Munnar from Trivandrum.
- By road: Normally drivers take HN47 from Trivandrum to Kundanoor and then Marad – Trippunithura – Thiruvamkulam – Muvatupuza – Adimali – Munnar approximately 370 kms and it take 9-10 hrs by small car. Since this road goes via Alleppey and Kochi, one can break the journey by staying in Alleppey or Kochi. The other route to Munnar is via Adoor. Trivandrum to Adoor via MC road. Ranni – Mundakayam – Kattapana – Puliyanmada – Munnar approximately 320 kms and it takes 8-9 hrs by small car. Both roads have its own advantages.
The second road passes through small villages, rubber plantations, small hills etc which make more attractive than the first option. This route goes via Kumali, one can opt to stay at Kumali for an overnight stay to break the long journey.
- By Train: One can option to travel by train from Trivandrum to Aluva and Aluva to Munnar is the shortest route. Ernakulam Railway Station is also another option.
We have specifically mentioned small car means any sedan car. Small SUV, Tempo traveler and buses take more time than small car.
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