Step Out and Explore Munnar

A beautiful waterfall located between Munnar and Pallivasal, it’s a great place for trekking and enjoying the natural beauty. During the monsoon, the falls are at their most powerful.

Highlights: Waterfalls, trekking, and photography.

A peaceful park offering a range of activities like cycling, boating, and roller skating amidst well-manicured gardens. Ideal for families and couples looking for a relaxing time.

Timings: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Highlights: Leisure activities, boating, and floral gardens.

An excellent spot to view the lush green tea, coffee, and cardamom plantations. It offers a panoramic view of the adjoining valleys and hills, especially at sunrise and sunset.

Highlights: Scenic views, tea plantations, and photography.

Established in 1905, this colonial-era planters’ club in Munnar beautifully preserves the charm of the British period. Surrounded by greenery, it features elegant architecture, vintage interiors, and a serene atmosphere. Facilities include a 9-hole golf course, tennis and squash courts, billiards, and a library.

Highlights: Heritage, leisure, and colonial architecture.

Located near the Munnar Supply Association Departmental Store in Old Munnar, the War Memorial stands as a simple yet poignant tribute to soldiers who lost their lives during World War II. Built by the British after the war, this stone monument reflects Munnar’s colonial past.

Highlights: Historical significance and remembrance.

Built in 1910 by British planters, this Gothic-style church features stained glass windows and is a testament to Munnar’s colonial past.

Timings: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Established in 1898, this is the first Catholic church in the High Ranges. It played a key role in the spiritual life of the British tea planters and the local community.

Timings: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Highlights: Historical church, colonial architecture, and spiritual heritage.

Munnar Town, perched in the Western Ghats, is a charming hill station known for its cool climate, colonial architecture, and bustling markets. It serves as a gateway to the region’s tea plantations, waterfalls, and wildlife sanctuaries.

Highlights: Shopping, local markets, and tea culture.

A vibrant botanical paradise featuring stunning flowers like roses, dahlias, and orchids. It offers beautifully landscaped pathways and a greenhouse showcasing exotic plants.

Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Nestled along the Munnar–Mattupetty road, Photo Point is one of Munnar's most scenic and photographed spots, offering picture-perfect views in every frame.

A unique experience to interact with elephants in their natural surroundings. Visitors can enjoy guided elephant rides through scenic trails.

Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

A beautiful spot for picnicking and boating, surrounded by lush tea plantations and rolling hills.

Highlights: Boating, serene views, and elephant sightings.

Named for its natural echo phenomenon, Echo Point is a scenic spot surrounded by mist-covered hills and lush greenery.

Highlights: Boating, natural echo, and picturesque surroundings.

A tranquil lake offering pedal boating, row boating, and shikara rides amidst scenic valleys.

Highlights: Boating and photo opportunities.

The last village of Munnar, located on the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border. Offers breathtaking views of tea plantations, valleys, and rural charm.

Highlights: Trekking, tea plantations, and scenic views.

The highest point in Munnar, offering breathtaking views of the Western Ghats and Theni Valley. Famous for Neelakurinji flowers that bloom once every 12 years.

Highlights: Panoramic views and trekking.

Known as the 'Vegetable Bowl of Kerala,' Vattavada is famous for its terraced farms and cool climate. Visitors can see apples, strawberries, and plums being cultivated.

Highlights: Farming, trekking, and photography.

A Tata initiative empowering differently-abled individuals through vocational training and employment. Visitors can buy handmade paper and natural-dye fabrics.

Highlights: Social enterprise, crafts, and handmade products.

Home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and the Neelakurinji flower. Offers breathtaking grasslands and shola forests.

Timings: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed Feb–Mar)

Highlights: Wildlife, trekking, and scenic beauty.

A beautiful waterfall surrounded by dense forest. Ideal for trekking and nature photography.

Timings: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Known for natural sandalwood trees and ancient rock paintings. A great spot for trekking and cultural exploration.

Established by Tata Tea, this museum gives insight into the history and evolution of tea plantations in Munnar. Tea tasting and processing demos available.

Timings: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Closed Mondays)

Prehistoric burial chambers from the Megalithic era near Marayoor. A glimpse into early human civilization.

Highlights: Archaeological importance and history.

Known as the ‘Fruit City of Kerala,’ Kanthaloor produces apples, plums, and peaches at high altitudes. Surrounded by Asia’s largest shola forest.

Highlights: Fruit farming, shola forests, and scenic drives.

Located inside Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, it’s one of Kerala’s most stunning natural cascades formed by the Pambar River.

Highlights: Trekking, swimming, and wildlife sightings.

Known for its rich biodiversity and home to the endangered Grizzled Giant Squirrel.

Timings: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Highlights: Wildlife spotting and nature walks.

Offers guided tours to explore the tea-making process and purchase premium teas.

Timings: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Offers breathtaking views of valleys, hills, and winding roads. Ideal for photography.

Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

A natural cave along Gap Road is believed to have sheltered a bandit named Malayil Kallan. Offers scenic views and local legends.

Highlights: Myth, geology, and nature.

Also known as Power House Waterfalls, surrounded by greenery and hills. Best viewed during monsoon.

Highlights: Scenic waterfall and lush surroundings.

A picturesque reservoir surrounded by tea plantations and forests. Known for elephant sightings.

Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The highest tea plantation in the world at 7,900 feet above sea level. Offers factory tours and jeep safaris.

Highlights: Tea estate and panoramic views.

A popular trekking destination offering stunning mountain views and rich flora and fauna.

Highlights: Trekking and adventure.

Guided tours to explore cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon cultivation and tea tasting sessions.

Timings: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

A serene dam surrounded by misty hills, ideal for boating and peaceful retreats.

Timings: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

A tranquil and lesser-known waterfall perfect for quiet relaxation and photography.

Highlights: Peaceful environment and scenic beauty.

Located near Pothupara, this hidden gem is ideal for off-road travelers and adventure seekers. The drive and short trek offer an exhilarating experience.

Highlights: Off-road adventure and natural beauty.

A natural spot where elephants come to drink and bathe in the river. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts.

Highlights: Elephant viewing and photography.

Viripara Waterfalls offer serene beauty, while nearby Tiger Cave is known for rock formations resembling tigers.

Highlights: Waterfalls, caves, and adventure.