Munnar

Set amidst the breathtaking Western Ghats, Munnar is one of Kerala’s most iconic hill stations and a traveller’s favourite. Perched at an elevation of about 1,600 meters above sea level, this charming retreat offers mist-covered skies, rolling green hills, scenic mountain vistas, and a calm, refreshing atmosphere.

Blanketed by endless stretches of tea plantations and dense forests, Munnar is a destination you simply cannot skip when exploring Kerala. Whether you visit in summer, winter, monsoon, or spring, its beauty and serenity will leave you longing to return.

• The name “Munnar” is derived from the Malayalam words Munu (three) and Aaru (river), referring to its location where the Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala rivers meet.
• During the colonial era, Munnar served as a summer retreat for British officials, thanks to its pleasant weather.
• Tea plantations here, first established by the British in the late 19th century, remain a defining feature and a major tourist draw.