Malayalam and Tamil are main languages spoken here. You can manage with English or Hindi. Avoid guides, as there are no official guides approved by Govt. Many guides approaching you might be too costly.
Cochin International airport ( ICAO: VOCI), also known as Nedumbassery Airport and CIAL is the nearest airport. It is 110 km away from Munnar by road.
Madurai International Airport which is 140Km from Munnar by (National Highway 49).
The nearest railway station is [wiki=a8d68077f5b5fd0e807e50ab0c51a2a3]Aluva[/wiki], 110 km. [wiki=4d259512661db6749242b917e2d8def3]Ernakulam[/wiki] is 130 km and [wiki=a7834b486c58ab5a9d571af716db8634]Madurai[/wiki] is 135km You can get the direct regular buses to Munnar First Bus starts at 6AM.
From Kochi: Munnar is 130 km (3.5 hr) from Kochi. The road is blind in some places and there are a lot of trucks and buses that seem to drive as if they own the road. Although the road is smooth (NH 49), it is narrow, twisty and curvy. [wiki=6671118a6d29f92171d1b78e9d659653]Kothamangalam[/wiki] is on the way and is 80 km away from Munnar. Between Kothamangalam and next town "Adimali", you can experience a beautiful cool drive through a natural forest. Alongside, you can see many refreshing waterfalls. Once you reach Adimali, Munnar is just 30 kilometers away - but it will take almost an hour to reach. This is the last place where you can spot a decent restaurant before Munnar. Around 22 km from Adimali, you can start seeing the tea plantations on both sides of the road and a panoramic view of the western ghats. The view is extremely beautiful during the early mornings.
*From Aluva: [wiki=a8d68077f5b5fd0e807e50ab0c51a2a3]Aluva[/wiki] is nearly 110 km from Munnar. Just outside Aluva railway station you can hire a taxi for Munnar for Rs 2000. There is a bus stand nearby as well which operates frequent buses to Munnar; ticket prices start from Rs 70 per person.
*From Madurai: Munnar is about 135 km from Madurai and 80 km from Theni. [wiki=a7834b486c58ab5a9d571af716db8634]Madurai[/wiki]- [wiki=4181a9d303b51aad7fb2e1a2c7c41835]Theni[/wiki] - Bodi - BodiMettu-Devikulam - [wiki=aeb6dde70dbcfed325a2ab45a6c758ba]Munnar[/wiki] route is the most scenic route by National Highway 49(Via Madurai-Cochin HighWay).
*From Coimbatore: Munnar is about 160 km from Coimbatore and 120 km from Pollachi. [wiki=0516e11882b5424bd2ec45545bf06d4f]Coimbatore[/wiki]- [wiki=a66429f3c8bfb85b918451a557b1461d]Pollachi[/wiki] - [wiki=6638957fcf68a2ca7e517388eb9b4dd6]Udumalpet[/wiki] - Chinnar - Marayoor - [wiki=aeb6dde70dbcfed325a2ab45a6c758ba]Munnar[/wiki] route is the most scenic route and though it will take bit longer, it is generally considered worth the extra time spent.
*From Kodaikanal: [wiki=bec9d0bc1857c73d7055064af9c22ca5]Kodaikanal[/wiki] is nearly 170 km from Munnar. Kodaikanal - Perumal Malai - Mayiladum Parai - Mooliyaru - Oothu - Falls View - Ganguvarpetty - Ghat Road - Periya Kulam - [wiki=4181a9d303b51aad7fb2e1a2c7c41835]Theni[/wiki] - Bodi - Bodimettu - Devikulam - Munnar. This route is also scenic.
*From Tirunelveli: [wiki=88467e73a52ddf1929a0c8152b82ac23]Tirunelveli[/wiki] is nearly 255 km from Munnar. Tirunelveli - Sankarankovil - Rajapalayam - Srivilliputhur - Aandipatti - [wiki=4181a9d303b51aad7fb2e1a2c7c41835]Theni[/wiki] - Bodi - Bodimettu - Devikulam - Munnar. This route is also scenic.
Distances from Munnar to various cities:
* [wiki=0d84244dcb0e48129b22d7faec9d5ded]Cochin[/wiki] - 130 km
* [wiki=a7834b486c58ab5a9d571af716db8634]Madurai[/wiki] - 135 km
* [wiki=a8d68077f5b5fd0e807e50ab0c51a2a3]Aluva[/wiki] - 110 km
* [wiki=8e5c8e950e109a264bb7167541db9ae3]Alleppey[/wiki] - 180 km
* [wiki=63f1af0e9122388c34a563cb9a478a5d]Kumarakom[/wiki] - 140 km
* [wiki=4f74a0ba56ecacc0151096ee857acbc2]Thekkady[/wiki] - 106 km
* [wiki=a66429f3c8bfb85b918451a557b1461d]Pollachi[/wiki] - 120 km
* [wiki=0516e11882b5424bd2ec45545bf06d4f]Coimbatore[/wiki] - 160 km
* [wiki=88467e73a52ddf1929a0c8152b82ac23]Tirunelveli[/wiki] - 255 km
The road to Munnar is narrow with lots of bends and curves. Hire a taxi or a driver with local experience if you are not familiar with similar conditions
Munnar bus station is on the main street, Main Bazaar.
* [wiki=f2a4c9bc3a751d6476e9eed10de1df38]Kochi[/wiki] - takes 3.5-4.5 hours. Buses leave Kochi between 6AM-6PM. Last bus leave in 17:50 from KSRTC Interstate Bus Terminus (near Ernakulam Jn. South). Ticket price is 90 Rs.
KSRTC started an AC volvo bus between Ernakulam to Munnar. Starts by 9AM from Ernakulam KSRTC station and reaches Munnar at 1PM
* [wiki=a8d68077f5b5fd0e807e50ab0c51a2a3]Aluva[/wiki] - Nearest bus station to the [wiki=0d84244dcb0e48129b22d7faec9d5ded]Cochin[/wiki] International Airport. About 4 hrs uphill to Munnar, and 3-3.5 hrs downhill. Ticket price is around Rs. 70 one-way for a government-operated bus, up to Rs. 150 for a privately operated bus.
* [wiki=97beffacb8a15b19ff9d4c7a476f3f83]Alappuzha[/wiki] - Three direct services daily, travel time around 5 hours. Price around 90 Rs.
Note that most buses have boards in Malayalam and not English. At Aluva, there are no signs, schedules or dedicated bus bays for Munnar-bound buses; many of them briefly stop at Aluva en route from Kochi/ Ernakulam to Munnar. Check with a few locals every 15 minutes, or ask and hang around the bus info office, so they can point you to the right bus when it arrives.
There are also buses from Coimbatore and Pollachi.
State Bank of Travancore. ☎ +91 4865 2530274.
*State Bank of India, Munnar. ☎ +91 4865 2530381.
*State Bank of Travancore, Devikulam. ☎ +91 4865 2565441.
Kaippallil Inn Resorts- M.G Road,(only two minutes walk from town bus stand),[wiki=3ff8fa60506608c6c29235f333573891]Contact:[/wiki]Mob: 9495029259, phone: 04865-230079,e-mail:kaipallilinn@gmail.com, facebook: benoygeorge.mnr@gmail.com (price around 400rs),It´s a save, clean place on the one hand directly in the town center, one the other hand quietly to the hillside. (Best: sometimes 7 a.m yoga and 7 p.m meditation lessons for free)(exp. for foreigner it´s a nice place to stay)
*[url=http://www.autumntreesmunnar.com]Autumn Trees[/url], N.H.-49, Devikulam, Munnar. Ph, +91-4865-264273/ 264399/ 208308. Fax : +91-484-4030010. Deluxe Rooms, Suite Rooms, Dormitory facilities & Multi cuisine Restaurant. For More details Contact : Jiji C. George (Director) +91-9447414147 / +91-9895294743. C.G.Yesudas (Director)+91-9447791191 .
* Upscale and standard cottages away from all the disturbences of the city. Camp fire and inbound trekking can be arranged.
* A set of cute cottages nestling against the backdrop of mountain ranges cut off from the hubbubs of hospital life. Eight Lands Holidays offers you stands unique and aloof among the other such establishments in and around Munnar.
Buildings that blend English and ethnic styles offer you a relaxed stay and the rooms are of various types and fully furnished facilities. A winding pathway leads you to the privacy of your ethnic cottage furnished to tempt you. Each bedroom is provided with telephone, TV and hot and cold running water. At the touch of a button, you bring the alive courteous service at any time of the day/night. The Balconies allow the residents to observe the nature in all its verdant county all around.
* Nice rooms, very friendly and helpful staff with surprisingly good cheap food. Double rooms may be negotiated down to Rs 300 during the low season. Feels more like a bed and breakfast than your average guest-house.
* Can be negotiated further down to Rs 700-800/- in peak season and lower in off season.
* bad location with horrible views. Nearby to many restaurants. Tea and coffee is available. Kerala Tourism Department approved.
* Ideal place for travelers seeking a break from the city ,want to spend time with nature with picturesque surroundings and peaceful environment
Offers independent estate bungalows and rooms. Has restaurant, conference hall etc. Enjoy a stroll through a Cardamom Plantation, visit the stream. Offers Camp fire facilities.
* Greenspaces is neither a resort nor a hotel; it is a small guest-house/plantation-stay/homestead amid a cardamom plantation, about 10 km away from the crowded Munnar Town. It is one of the Kerala state tourism department approved stays.
* The highest resort in Munnar. Views from the valley view room are breathtaking. Excellent breakfast. Road to Deshadan is very narrow and requires an experienced driver to drive a car to the top.
* Cheap, clean, courteous staff and located on hill slope with a breathtaking view. Multi cuisine restaurant providing breakfast and dinner however food is only made to order. Hot water 24 hr, TV in all rooms, Trekking and travel assistance, laundry. A doctor is on-call, parking spaces and driver accommodation are provided.
* Very scenic with roof top restaurant.
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Club Mahindra Munnar Resort has always attracted eyeballs and has been one of the most sought after tourist spot. An overwhelming site to witness, the convergence of three mountain ranges including Muthipuzza, Nallathanni and Kundala. With spacious and lavish rooms, Club Mahindra gives a beautiful glimpse of the paradise every morning you peek through the mist covered window with the hot tea in your hand.
*Located only 7kms before reaching Munnar town , beside the national highway when travelling from Kochi - Munnar, yet far away to provide an environment free from the distractions of daily business life, the resort overlooks panoramic vistas of the Sahyadri mountains ranges, verdant tea gardens and even a distant lake !! 50 deluxe rooms, 2 restaurants, Ayurveda, Gym, resort trek, gardens and excellant photo opportunity from 5th floor rooftop terrace. Offering banquet, karoake & bonfire for groups.
*It is amidst cardom plantations. beautiful suite rooms. cottage type two storied. All around tall trees. On the way one can see pothamedu view point.
*Spice Tree is a boutique premium destination retreat in Munnar focusing in experiential holidays towards sustainable tourism initiatives. It features 12 spacious Classic rooms with Jacuzzi and private balcony, 2 Spa Suites with Victorian copper bath tubs, canvassed garden sit-out, living room cum spa area; a multi-cuisine family dining hall, solar heated mountain spring water swimming pool, well furnished three bed contemporary spa and yoga pavilion, a book bar cum library, and offering a host of outdoor activities like treks, hikes and plantation trails; above all 2.5 hectors of environment friendly nature landscaped area overlooking the ever enchanting Bison Valley view along the Kanan Devan Hills of Munnar.
* Ayurvedic centre, cardamom plantation visit, fishing, trekking, camp fire, multi-cuisine restaurant and coffee shop, childrens play area & activity room, credit card facility, travel desk, site seeing trip 24 hr hot & cold water, STD direct dialing, cableTV in all rooms, pick up and drop off, conference hall, doctor on call.
*If you are travelling in your own vehicle then this may be a good choice. You need to drive 2 km off road to reach the resort, which is fun. However if you are new to driving, leave your car at the entrance and ask the owner to pick you up from there. Pack your food in town as the choice of food at resort is limited.
Tata General Hospital, Munnar ☎ +91 48 6253 0270
*Matha Hospital , Munnar ☎ +91 48 6253 0744
*Arun Hospital, Munnar ☎ +91 48 6253 0410
Police control room ☎ 100
*Fire station ☎ 101
*Ambulance ☎ 103
Swatic Ayur Care Centre, ☎ +91 94 4703 1656, +91 48 6523 1656, +91 48 6523 0395.
*Surya Ayurvedic Health Resorts, Chithirapuram. ☎ +91 48 6256 3204.