By Air : The nearest airport to Munnar is at Ernakulam, Kochi, which is about 130 kms away.
By Rail : The nearest Railhead is also at Kochi. There are numerous trains that connect Kochi with other important cities.
By Road : From kottayam it is 147 kms, 110 kms from Thekkady, 160 kms from Madurai and 158kms from Thrissur.
Climate : The climate in Munnar is pleasant throughout the year. Summers (AprilJune) are mild, while winters (NovemberFebruary) are cool.
Best time to visit : March to October
Airports Nearby : Cochin International Airport
Munnar Location
Munnar, located about 5200 ft. above sea level is originally a comfort station among the hills built by the British planters. Munnar is only a three hour journey from the most happening city of Kerala, Kochi. It is a land with rolling hills, carpeted with green tea, tropical forest and has a treasure of plants and wildlife that do not exist anywhere else on the planet.
Munnar is one of the most naturally beautiful hill-stations in South India. It is located in the Western Ghats in the Eastern parts of Central Kerala and an adjoining part of Tamilnadu. The former, mainly in Devikulam Taluks of Idukki district, Kerala is usually known as the Kannan Devan hills or the High Ranges. The plantations in High Ranges are clustered around the town of Munnar (10 N 77 E) which is about 130 km from Cochin. Kodaikanal, another famous hill-station is just 90kms from Munnar.
Tea estates adds a heavenly charm to the serene landscape. These estates lie at elevations varying from about 1300m (4300 ft.) to 1900 m(6200 ft.) above mean sea level. Munnar is at about 1500 m (4300 ft.) above sea level. Some of the tea field sat 2100 m (7000 ft.), are among the highest in the world. The highest peak in South India - The Anamudi(2695 m/8841 ft.) - is situated in the High Ranges.
