General Information
Munnar is located in the eastern part of the state of Munnar , in the southern region of India, amongst the craggy hills of the Western Ghats at an altitude of 1524 m above sea level. It is 130 km east of Kochi and borders the state of Tamil Nadu. The weather in Munnar is pleasant. Summers (April–June) are mild, while winters (November–February) are cool. It experiences heavy southwestern monsoon rains in June–August. Munnar is a small hill station set amongst the Kannan Devan hills. It is famous for its lush green surroundings, lakes, reservoirs, forests, and tea estates. Munnar also beacons the adventure-seeking traveler, who is interested in paragliding. It has some of the highest tea estates in the world.

Facts and Figure :

Area Altitude Language STD Code Best Time Of Visit

26.2 sq. km 1520 metres above sea level Malayalam and English 0486 October–March

Munnar Sightseeing :
»Eravikulam National Park
»Kundala
»Devikulam
»Chinnar wild life sanctuary
»Rajamala
»Suryanelly
»Thattekkad bird scantuary
»Pothamedu
»Bolghatty Palace

How to Reach Munnar :
Air : The nearest airport to Munnar is at Kochi, which is 130 km west of Munnar.

Rail : Munnar is accessible from Kodaikanal (110km) and Thekkady(98km)railway station.

Road :Munnar is accessible by road from most of the towns in Munnar . Munnar can also be reached from Madurai (6 hours) and Coimbatore (6 hours), which are located in the state of Tamil Nadu.