Munnar’s attractions are along the four majors road radiating from the town center.
Sequence your sightseeing itinerary along these to save time and cover more
Route A heads from Munnar all the way to Udumalpet. You can clun attractions on this route eithen when traveling munnar of driving out of Munnar.
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Attraction | Highlight | Location
TATA Tea Museum | Tea lovers and history buffs stop by. | Nallathanni Estate of Munnar
Eravikulam National Park | Home to the legendary Nilgiri Tahr | Udumalpet Road, Kannan Devan Hills
Anamudi Peak | The highest peak in South India, | off Udumalpet Road, Kannan Devan Hills
Marayoor Dolmens | Stone age Archaeology site | Keezhanthoor, Marayoor
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary | Sightings of rare and endemic species.| Udumalpet Road
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Route B This is on the way to Mattupetty and Top Station. The further end of this route is wild, difficult and into the western ghats peaks.
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Attraction | 1 Sentence Description | Location
Kundala Lake & Dam | Kundala is Asia’s first arch dam ( pedal boating & row boating) | Top Station road
Mattupetty Dam | Scenic viewpoints of the lake and tea plantations. | Top Station road
Echo Point Munnar | Natural echo phenomenon and panoramic landscape. | Top Station road
Top Sation | Panoramic view & Neelakurinji bloom spot ( once in 12 years ) | Top Station road
Anamudi Shola National Park | biodiversity hotspot, home to various endangered species and lush greenery.| Kanthalloor
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Route C This is on the way to Mattupetty and Top Station. The further end of this route is wild, difficult and into the western ghats peaks.
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Idli Hills | View point | Near Signal Point on the Kumily road (NH85)
Lockhart Gap | Adventure trekking and picnic spot. | Gap Road (NH85)
Chokramudi Peak | Trekking spot | Off NH85 (ner Gap point)
Chinnakanal Waterfall | Chinnakanal is resorts hotspot, off Munnar’s bussy scene | Chinnakanal
Meesapulimala | Hiking enthusiasts like this place. | Off Chinnakanal
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Route D This is laong the NH85 that will bring you to Munnar from Kochi. Some of the attractions are long detour from NH 85
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Blossom Park | Picnic Spot, cycling, boating, and roller skating. | Moolakadai ( NH85)
Chithirapuram Viewpoint | a photographer’s delight. | off Pallivasal (NH85)
Pothamedu Viewpoint | beauty of mist-covered green hills surrounding Munnar. | Bison Valley Road
Attukad Waterfalls | Offroad site nestled amidst hills and jungles | Pallivasal
Wonder Valley Adventure & Amusement Park | Opportunities for amusement park junkies. | Anachal
Cheeyappara Waterfalls | Highway to Munnar crosses this fall | towards Neriamangalam on NH85
Anakulam | Off beaten hiking & picnic spot | 25km off NH85 from Kallar
Kallimali View Point | Panoramic view point accessible by jeep trails | Rajakkad
Ripple Waterfalls | Adventure & hiking | 20km south of Munnar
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How many days are needed for Munnar trip?
Ideally 3 days
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