Munnar is an excellent road trip destination.
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Route|Distance from Munnar|Description
Kochi|130 km (3.5 hr)|Ernakulam – Kothamangalam – Adimali – Munnar. Though it’s national highway (NH85), the road is narrow, and curvy. Adimali offers a panoramic view of the western ghats and tea plantations.
Aluva|110 km| Aluva – Perumbavoor – Kothamangalam – Adimali – Munnar.
Madurai|135 km| Madurai- Theni – Bodi – BodiMettu-Devikulam – Munnar route is the most scenic route by NH85(Madurai-Cochin HighWay).
Coimbatore|160 km|Coimbatore- Pollachi – Udumalpet – Chinnar – Marayoor – Munnar route is the most scenic route and though it will take bit longer, worth the extra effort.
Kodaikanal|170 km|Kodaikanal – Perumal Malai – Mayiladum Parai – Mooliyaru – Oothu – Falls View – Ganguvarpetty – Ghat Road – Periya Kulam – Theni – Bodi – Bodimettu – Devikulam – Munnar. This route is also scenic.
Tirunelveli|255 km|Tirunelveli – Sankarankovil – Rajapalayam – Srivilliputhur – Aandipatti – Theni – Bodi – Bodimettu – Devikulam – Munnar. This route is also scenic.
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Just outside Aluva railway station you can hire taxi for Munnar for Rs 2000-3000).
There is a private & KSRTC bus stand at Aluva, operates frequent buses to Munnar; ticket prices start from Rs 70 per person.
Which is the nearest airport for Munnar?
Cochin International Airport (COK).This is same as Kochi airport
Which is the nearest railway station for Munnar?
Ernakulam Jn (ERS) and Ernakulam Town (ERN). Also Aluva railway station (AWY)
How far is Munnar from Kochi?
Munnar is approximately 130 km away from Kochi.
What is the distance between Munnar and Aluva?
Munnar is around 110 km from Aluva.
How far is Munnar from Madurai?
Munnar is about 135 km from Madurai.
What is the distance from Coimbatore to Munnar?
Munnar is roughly 160 km away from Coimbatore.
How far is Munnar and Kodaikanal?
Munnar is nearly 170 km from Kodaikanal.
How far is Munnar from Tirunelveli?
Munnar is approximately 255 km from Tirunelveli.
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