How to select the right resort in Munnar?
A quick look at these 7 factors before you finalise a resort in Munnar.
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onsider at least the top 3 factors.Budget Munnar resorts cater to various budgets cheapy to splurgy ( ranges like ₹1000 to ₹20000+).
LocationAccommodations are set is a range of locations like hilltops, lakeside, riverside, inside plantation and in the town center. Select the one you prefer. Typical preference is off from the bustling Munnar town center and also with tea plantation view.
Travel style Munnar has choice of accommodation caters to needs, such as family-friendly, romantic, or solo. Some of the resorts are difficult to reach ( on jeep tracks ) while the other are remote and secluded.
Reviews and ratings: Munnar is 'touristy'. Check latest reviews on guest experience, before booking. Go with the the reputed, if you don't want to experiment.
Amenities Consider facilities like swimming pool, spa, activities, dining options, and travel style.
Seasonality Peak season is December to February (Misty vibe with cool days and chilly evenings ) with heavy tourists inflow and high prices!
A tradeoff are the two seasons March-May and September-November. Experience pleasant temperatures with sunshine vibe and moderately crowded ambient during this offseason period. Also prices to drop by 20-50%. Check online for better deals. Avoid rainy season - muddy & messy.
Traffic to Munnar get overwhelmed during Christmas, New Year, Onam, and Vishu. So are Weekends,regardless of the season.
Booking platforms: Compare prices and reserve deals on the likes of Booking.com, Agoda, and MakeMyTrip. Munnar get overbooked during peak season.
| Resort | Highlight | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Sitaram Mountain Retreat | Popular wellness resort offering Ayurvedic treatments, yoga, meditation, and nature-based wellness. | ₹20,000+ typically |
| Elixir Hills - Suites Resort and Spa | 5-star family-friendly hillside resort. | ₹7,000-₹9,000 |
| The Fog Munnar Resorts and Spa | 5-star laidback resort with mountain views. | ₹6,000-₹7,000 |
| Windermere Estate | Homestay-style upscale resort on a 22-hectare spice plantation. | ₹13,000-₹15,000 |
| Chandys Windy Woods | 5-star resort overlooking the forest. | ₹10,000-₹15,000 |
| The Tall Trees Resorts | 4-star cottages with forest-view in a 66-acre plantation. | ₹10,000-₹12,000 |
| Rivulet Resort-Luxury Honeymoon Resort | Ideal getaway for honeymooners and nature enthusiasts. River-view rooms & suites on a 50-acre hillside tea plantation. Ayurvedic spa. | ₹6,000-₹7,000 |
| Tea Hills Resort | Budget resort with tea plantation view. | ₹3,000-₹6,000 |
| Spice Villa | Budget resort, 35 km off from Munnar’s hotspots. | ₹2,000-₹4,000 |
| Green Ridge Munnar | Budget hotel in the heart of Munnar town. | ₹3,000-₹4,000 |
December to February
Yes. Some restriction are put during heavy monsoon days
Arrive at Kochi fy flight or Ernakulam Jn by train. Take bus/cab to Munnar (120km). To drive, take the NH85 Munnar
120km (4 hours) east of Ernakulam/Kochi in Kerala
Natural Beauty : Munnar is photogenic with rolling tea plantations on the edged of the Western Ghats.
Pleasant weather : Munnar is a cooler to chilly round the year.
Activities: It's a an all rounder tourism site with nature walks, hiking, jeep safaris, wildlife spotting, and boating.