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Munnar is the paradise of Kerala, blessed with 3 rivers and beautiful geography to enhance its enchantment over the visitors. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it is surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, and hiking trails.
 

The region in and around Munnar varies in height from 1,450 meters (4,760 ft) to 2,695 meters (8,842 ft) above mean sea level. The temperature ranges between 5 °C (41 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in winter and 15 °C (59 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) in summer. Temperatures as low as −4 °C (25 °F) have been recorded in the Sevenmallay region of Munnar. The mean maximum daily temperature is at its lowest during the monsoon months, with the highest temperature being 19 °C.
 

   
Altitude 5000-800 ft. above sea level
Area 20.2 sq kms
Temperature 0°C - 30°C (Summer: 15.2°C - 25.8°C, Winter: 0°C - 10°C)
Rainfall 275 cm
Location High Ranges of the Western Chats
Best time to visit September to May
Clothing Woollen & Cotton
Language Spoken Malayalam, Tamil, English, Hindi

 

Things to do
The places open for Tourists Now in Munnar
Chokramudi Trek in Munnar
Chokramudi Trek in Munnar
Full day trekking  in Munnar
Full day trekking in Munnar
Eravikulam National Park Online Tickets
Eravikulam National Park Online Tickets
Munnar Tea Trail  Tour
Munnar Tea Trail Tour
Meesapulimala trek and  camping
Meesapulimala trek and camping
Traditional Mehndi Creations
Traditional Mehndi Creations
Anakulam Jeep Safari from Munnar (Evening Tour)
Anakulam Jeep Safari from Munnar (Evening Tour)
Experience Half Day Hiking and Waterfall Bath
Experience Half Day Hiking and Waterfall Bath
Munnar  Tea Valley Tour
Munnar Tea Valley Tour
Explore Munnar City On Tuk Tuk
Explore Munnar City On Tuk Tuk
Blossom Hydel Park , Munnar Visit
Blossom Hydel Park , Munnar Visit
Explore Nature With Waterfall Tour
Explore Nature With Waterfall Tour
Munnar Nature Trekking (Half Day)
Munnar Nature Trekking (Half Day)
Anakulam Jeep Tour
Anakulam Jeep Tour
Full Day Mountain Hiking Through Tea Plantation (6-7 Hrs)
Full Day Mountain Hiking Through Tea Plantation (6-7 Hrs)
Sunrise Tour In Top Station, Munnar
Sunrise Tour In Top Station, Munnar
Tea Plantation Walk In Munnar
Tea Plantation Walk In Munnar
Eravikulam National Park Entry Ticket For Foreign Nationals
Eravikulam National Park Entry Ticket For Foreign Nationals
Customary Kerala Lunch With Saree Draping
Customary Kerala Lunch With Saree Draping
Mountain Hiking Through Tea Plantation Half Day
Mountain Hiking Through Tea Plantation Half Day
Munnar Day Trip From Cochin
Munnar Day Trip From Cochin
Anakulam Wild Elephant Village Tour from Munnar (full day)
Anakulam Wild Elephant Village Tour from Munnar (full day)
Tea Plantation Walk With Sunset View
Tea Plantation Walk With Sunset View
WE COOKS - Home Cooking Class In Munnar
WE COOKS - Home Cooking Class In Munnar
Bike Rentel In Munnar
Bike Rentel In Munnar
Chinnar Wild Life With Valley View Tour
Chinnar Wild Life With Valley View Tour
Kanthalloor Fruits Farm Village Tour
Kanthalloor Fruits Farm Village Tour
EXPERIENCE MUNNAR TRADITIONAL MARKET VISIT
EXPERIENCE MUNNAR TRADITIONAL MARKET VISIT
Half Day Mountain Hiking In Munnar
Half Day Mountain Hiking In Munnar
Anakulam Jeep safari from Munnar ( Half Day)
Anakulam Jeep safari from Munnar ( Half Day)
Spices Trail With Sunset View
Spices Trail With Sunset View
Meesapulimala Day Trek
Meesapulimala Day Trek