Munnar About Us

Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country.
Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air - yes! Munnar has all these and more. It's the place you would love to visit - it's the place you would wish never to leave- so welcome - log on to munnar.com for all information on Munnar anytime, every time.

Altitude : 1600 Mts to 1800 Mts above sea level
Tourist Season : August to May
Clothing : Warm Clothes and Rain Gear
Temperature : Min. 0 c - Max. 25 c

Munnar with its impeccable beauty has become the most sought after holiday destination in South India. Nature’s luxurious gift to the Western Ghats and the erstwhile Summer Capital of the British,Munnar is located 6,500 ft. above sea level on the eastern border of Kerala.

Tropical plantations of tea, coffee and cardamom, dense forests, wildlife sanctuaries all teeming with flora and fauna, portray the rich bio-diversity of the region. Of particular interest among the wildlifethat abound in Munnar are the Nilgiri Tahrs (Mountain Goats), Langurs and Elephants. Munnar is also famous for the exotic flower – ‘Neelakurinji’, which blooms every 12 years and covers the mountains of Munnar with a glorious carpet of purple.

Wander through the tea gardens spread out in all its lush greenery. Watch the tea pluckers with their tea bags strapped on their backs, as they wind their way up and down the slopes of the plantations.

Go for a plantation walk through our cardamom estate. The cardamom bushes nestled below majestic trees; the deep silence of the forest broken by the chirping of birds and squirrels and the occasional curious monkey, are sights to behold.