The ultimate guide for a road trip to Munnar

Munnar is a treat to the eyes. Everywhere you look, you are greeted with mesmerizing natural beauty consisting of forests, hills, waterfalls and so much more. A road trip to Munnar is the ideal way to visit this destination as the drive is beautiful and the roads have excellent connectivity to nearby cities. The city also boasts of some iconic temples which give us an insight into the architectural history of India. December to February also happens to be the perfect time to visit Munnar as the temperatures drop to 10oC.

If you’re wondering how to plan a trip to Munnar, let us take over. Here are five cities you can begin your road trip -

Madurai

Known to be the most scenic road trip to Munnar, Kerala, this drive from Madurai is just 4.5 hours long covering about 153 km. The most ideal route is Madurai- Theni - Bodi – BodiMettu - Devikulam - Munnar, taking NH 49.

Kochi

Munnar has located just 130 km for Kochi. The journey from Kochi to Munnar, although just 4 hours, consists of interesting sights like dense forests and cascading waterfalls. You can also witness the Western Ghats along NH 49, towards the end of the trip.

Alleppey

You can also consider an Alleppey to Munnar road trip which will take you about 4.5 hours. The distance is about 168 km and the shortest route would be via NH 85.

Bangalore

The Bangalore to Munnar road trip will last about 8 hours and the distance is about 480 km. The best route for this is - Raja Rammohan Roy Road - Langford Road - NH 48 - NH 44.

A two-day trip to Munnar is a good enough time to cover the beautiful town and have a laid-back holiday. Here are some things you can do in those two days. For an extended trip, here are some places you can go.

Start with a breathtaking view of the Western Ghats at Munnar Top Station

A brunch picnic at Mattupetty Dam

Get those vacay photos for Instagram at the picturesque Kundala Lake

Take a walk amidst a tea estate followed by a trip to the Tea museum.

Catch a beautiful sunset at the Pothamedu viewpoint

End the night at one of many cozy homestays or hotels

Kickstart your day with a morning trek to Attukad waterfalls

Enjoy roadside authentic South Indian food for breakfast, especially the Payasam

Catch a glimpse of rare species at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary or visit Wonder Valley amusement park for an adrenaline rush

Spend your evening with some absolute cuties at Caremalgiri Elephant park

Bid adieu to this beautiful place with a magical sunset at the Lock Heart Gap

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