Famous Tourist Places to visit in Munnar for best Memory

Munnar is a beautiful Hill station in Kerala-India & famous for its Tea Gardens and beautiful landscapes. The place is situated at Western Ghats of Kerala and surrounded by three lakes Nallathanni, Periavaru, and Madupetti. The major attraction in Munnar is Salim Ali bird sanctuary, Tea plantation, and Eravikulam National park. The place is situated at a high altitude and is the perfect place for couples and famous among people for honeymoon and adventures. I have made a list of famous places to visit in Munnar that you can add to your list during your trip.

Famous Tourist Places at Munnar the Stunning Landscapes of Kerala

• Trekking to Anamudi Peak
• Cheeyapara Waterfalls
• Eravikulam National Park
• Echo Point
• Pothamedu View Point
• Top Station
• Tree Houses 
• Tata Tea Museum
• Blossom Park 
• Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
• Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Rose Garden
• Amusement Park

1. Trekking to Anamudi Peak

Anamudi Peak is the highest peak of Kerala and is 2690 meters high. The place is popular among trekkers and being on the height the peak offers panoramic views of nature. The Anamudi Peak is surrounded by Eravikulam National Park and the place has the largest population of Asian Elephants in India.

The peak is also famous for a flower Neela Kurinji which blossom once in 12 years. If you can visit the peak except for February to March because the Anamudi Peak is closed for tourists during this time.           

Visiting hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Trip Duration: Around 3 hours

Entry Fee: INR90 for Adults & INR65 for children & INR370 for Foreigners

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2. A visit to Cheeyapara Waterfalls

Cheeyapara waterfall in Munnar which are an ideal situation for a picnic and can be visited at any time of the year with your family and friends. Tourists who visit the place can also trek to make the visiting experience worthy. There are many waterfalls near Cheeyapara waterfalls like Valara falls, Pallivasal Falls, Chinnakanal falls and many more.    

Visiting hours: All days

Entry fee: Free 

Trip Duration: Around 1-2 Hour

3. Eravikulam National Park

This Park is spread over 97 sq. km. and situated at a great height. Earlier the place was a wildlife sanctuary but in 1978 it was declared as National Park and is managed by Kerala Department of Forest and wildlife. One of the major attractions of the national parks is rare Nilgiri Tahr and various flora and fauna. To keep the environment of National park pollution-free entry of vehicles is not allowed. The forest department organizes the trip and so only a few mini-buses are allowed.    

Visiting hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Entry fee: INR 90 – INR 350

Trip Duration: Around 4-5 hours

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4. Echo Point

The place is very famous because as the name suggests you can hear your eco if you scream. There are many things to do at this place such as boating, birdwatching, trekking. The echo point is situated near a lake and lush green landscapes make the surrounding stunning. The trekkers often visit here because of its trek paths which are extremely adventurous. Photographers can capture some of the stunning photos of true nature.  

Visit timings: 6:00AM – 7:00PM  

Room fee: Free

Ideal Duration: Around 1-2 hours

5. Pothamedu View Point

This is a lush green mountain where you can see tea, cardamom, and coffee. You can take a drive to the Pothamedu View Point and the drive will take you through narrow roads, old bridges and scenic beauty of nature. At the stalls, you can also have hot tea which will refresh and with the tea you can enjoy the view of beautiful mountains.   

Visiting Timings: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Entry fee: Free, Different charges for drive

Trip Duration: Around 1-2 Hours

6. Top Station

The top station is the highest point in Munnar and famous for its low-lying clouds which give a perfect panoramic view of surroundings. The top station serves as the delivery point of tea to the state. Once in every 12 years you can see rare Neelarkunji shrub these shrubs blossom with blue flowers and due to these beautiful flowers, the whole mountain seems blue color.

While exploring the place you can also interact with tea pickers. To reach the top of the station you have different options to choose from such as trekking, mountain biking, and ropeway ride. The roads to the top are beautiful and perfect for biking and trekking.      

Visiting hours: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Entry Fee: Free 

Trip Duration: Around 3 Hours

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7. Tree Houses in Munnar

Only a few people get a chance to live in a treehouse and if you want to have an experience of living within tea plantation and forests. There are different packages available according to the comfort and facilities you choose. There will be staff available for your help and security.  

Location: Mary land, Anachal, Munnar 

Charges: INR 5000 onwards

8. Tata Tea Museum

The Tata Tea Museum takes its visitors for a 30-minute documentary which will take you through a historical item like 1909 telephone system, old typewriters, magneto phone and many more. You can see the factory where you can learn how tea is processed. As an activity, you can experience tea plucking and for tea lovers, they can enjoy tea while exploring the place.  

Visiting hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, closed on Monday

Trip Duration: Around 1-2 hours

Entry Fee: INR75 per person

9. Blossom Park

The Bloom park is an ideal place for a picnic spot with a family and is situated near the Pallivasal hydro-electric project. At this park, there are many activities available like boating, cycling, and skating. At the park, there is a children’s play area in a lush green garden and there are treehouse and ropeways for enjoyment. There are many activities to do which you can be a part of like boating, flower show, bird watching but be sure you do not pluck any flower or plant. Also, there is no entry allowed into the waterfalls.  

Visiting hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Entry fee: INR10 

Trip Duration: Around 1 hour

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10. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

For many bird watching is an addiction and to satisfy that addiction you can visit the Salim Ali bird sanctuary which is named after Dr. Salim Ali. The place has around 270 species of bird and to capture the beauty of them you can carry your camera along. It is advised that you should visit the place between October to March and during this time you can spot some of the rare species of birds and never seen migratory birds. 

Visiting hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Trip Duration: Around 1-2 hours

Entry Fee: INR10 – INR100 & Camera = INR25 – INR150

11. Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

This is a UNESCO world heritage site and is home to many animals and birds. Within the sanctuary, you can also see many peaks and lakes which are available for trekking. The treks are customized according to the tourists and according to the tourist’s physical fitness, they can choose the type of trekking. 

Within the sanctuary, you can also enjoy jeep safari for a better experience of sanctuary, and it takes around 2 hours. The cost of jeep safari is around INR2000 and you can visit any time of the week.   

Visiting hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Entry fee: INR10 – INR100 

Trip Duration: Around 2-3 hours

12. Rose Garden Munnar

This is a perfect place for everyone who is in the city with their loved ones. The garden is spread over 2 acres of land and has many crops like vanilla, cardamom, plants, and spices. The colorful flowers in the garden give wonderful aromas and are considered as mini-heaven on Earth. The name is rose garden, but you can find here many plants and fruit trees such as Litchi, strawberry, Amla, banana and many more. 

The place is heaven for photographers as here you can see the miracles of nature as the place is surrounded by waterfalls and acts.  

Visiting hours: 10:00AM – 5:00PM

Trip Duration: Around 1 hour

Entry fee: INR10 & Camera = INR30

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13. Wonder Valley Adventure & Amusement Park

Amusement Park is a perfect place for nature lovers and for those who seek thrilling adventure. There are many activities to try such as ropeway, slides and many more. There is no age bar so everyone can visit here without obstacles. If you be afraid of heights, you should have guts to try the activities. There are 30 different activities to choose from such as mirror house, jungle safari, rope car, gun shooting, archery free fall and many more.   

Visiting hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Entry fee: INR 1000 per person 

Trip Duration: Around 2-3 hours 

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