Munnar Tourist Places
Visit The Tea Estates
Of course, when you think of Munnar the first thing that comes to your mind is the vast expanse of tea estates. And visiting them is exactly what you should be doing while you are there.
You will find many beautiful tea estates or tea gardens in Munnar to explore. The hills will be adorned with their green colours so spotting one won’t be tough either.
If you are wondering how many tea estates are there in Munnar then let me tell you that the number stays at an impressive 50+. Most of the plantations are, however, function under Tata Group but finding some privately owned tea state is not hard either.
Some of the major tea estates in Munnar include AVT tea, Michael’s tea, Brooke Bond and Harrison Malayalam, among others.
Some of the tea estates also organise walking tours for tourists.
Many even have a boutique shop where you can buy freshly picked tea leaves as a souvenir.
Watch The Sunrise
Another thing you should be doing while you are there is enjoying the beautiful sunsets and sunrise. Because Kerala has hot tropical weather most people have the habit of waking up really early. Having said that, by the time sun peeks out of horizon life in Munnar comes to full action.
There will be locals working in tea gardens and already opening shops.
The best time for photography in Munnar is sunrise or sunset. This is when the sky turns into a beautiful shade of orange and blue, giving you hints of romance. Trust me, sunrises and sunsets are a thing to enjoy when you are there.
The best place to enjoy a sunrise in Munnar is Pothamedu View Point. If it is too far from the hotel, ask the reception guy for more options.
Lakkam Waterfalls
Though it is one of the crowded places, it still makes for one of the preferred Munnar tourist places for many. It is, moreover, the one and only major waterfall.
To enjoy it the best, try to get there early in the morning.
Get a bath if you fancy or just sit on the rocks nearby and enjoy the cool breeze that flows around in the area. Again, the place will be pretty crowded.
Eravikulum National Park
Another main attraction in Munnar is Eravikulam National Park. Home to twenty-six species of mammals, including Nilgiri tahr, Sambar deer, Golden Jackal and Leopard, this is a must-visit place for wildlife photographers.
You will also find over 130 species of birds and over 100 species of butterflies around.
Top View Station Point
As the name suggests, it is one of the highest points in Munnar where you can get some Instagram-perfect selfies. But since it’s a popular place, it is always crowded.
So rather than going to the main point and clicking photos there, what you can alternatively do is find a not so popular (but giving equally beautiful views) spot around. Walk a little far from the main spot and I guarantee you will get many such places.
Else, go there really early, before sunrise, and you will find the place quite empty.
Walk Around
One of the best things to do in Munnar than chasing popular tourist places is walking around and enjoying the serenity around.
Slow down, walk around, and you will enjoy the place a lot more than ticking off a bucket list.
During my holiday in Munnar, I would wake up early morning and just walk around. People in the area are quite friendly and don’t mind (especially if you are solo) even if you trespass in their tea garden without permission. So stop reading every guidebook and travel blog mentioning popular Munnar tourist places and explore the place on your own.
Other Munnar tourist places are:
- Anamudi
- Echo Point
- Tea Museum
- Hanging Bridge
- Tata Tea Garden
- Mattupetty Dam
- Chokramudi Peak
- Lockhart Gap View
- C.S.I Christ Church
- Munnar Rose Garden
- KFDC Floriculture Centre
- Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
- Carmelagiri Elephant Park
- Kolukkumalai Tea Plantation
- Dream Land Fun and Adventure
- Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple
- Thirumeny Cultural Centre Munnar
- Cinnamon Gardens Spices Plantation
- The Blossom International Park
- Lockhart Plantation Museum
- Kalladanthy Natural Cave
- Attukad Waterfalls
