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9 Fantastic Things You Should Do While Visiting Munnar

Nine Must-See Tourist Destinations in Munnar
Munnar has the ideal combination of flowing waterfalls, exotic animals, and verdant estates, making it an excellent destination for both adventurous and romantic vacations! Now let’s explore the top 9 attractions that you must not miss.

1. Take a Tour of Manicured Gardens & Elegant Estates
Experience tranquil tropical beauty and fragrant aromas while tasting aromatic teas at the Tata Tea Museum, which spans acres close to picturesque Pothamedu and has tastefully refurbished bungalows that promise laid-back comfort as well as well-kept gardens! After strolling through lovely garden pathways outside, discover fascinating aspects of estate living tradition via captivating multimedia presentations within.

Entry cost: INR 85 per individual
incorporated: early 20th century
Activities: Tour of the tea factory
Remember to get fragrant tea bags for your pals back home.

2. Observing Wildlife at Eravikulam National Park
Enjoy exploring the lush montane forest that covers over 97 square kilometers of Eravikulam National Park in search of rare animals like the critically endangered Nilgiri Tahr mountain goats, in addition to an abundance of lion-tailed macaques, leopards, and birds, for amazing wildlife photography opportunities. Plan your visit during the flowering season to see the hillsides explode in pink and violet colors as Neelakurinji splendors. Get ready to be in awe.

Season of blooming: Every 12 years
Hours: 7 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Entry cost: Rs. 110 per individual
3. Scenes from Postcards at Mattupetty Dam
Nestled within lush Shola jungles near Top Station, Mattupetty Dam offers picture-perfect vistas that will captivate you with their magnificence. Admire serene reservoir waters that stretch a great distance, dotted with sambar herds that contentedly graze on the bordering meadows and thickets. The shimmering waters reflect boundless hills, creating breathtaking scenery that will astonish your followers and provide you with stunning Instagram backgrounds.

Constructed in the 1960s
Activities: Riding a speedboat
Admission fee: Only boat ride fees
Show off your life update of the panoramic lake selfie to make your pals want to go!

4. Stunning Views from the Summit Station
Imagine yourself a monarch, looking down from the eagle perspective to colorful patchworks of cardamom, tea, and coffee estates. Top Station almost perfectly placed at 1700 meters above sea level, with cotton clouds drifting by! Early mornings provide glittering views of lush valleys covered with carpet and shrouded in a dreamlike mist, offering surreal viewpoints fit for postcards.

Height: 1750 meters above sea level
Best for: Views of valleys, sunrises, and sunsets
Fee for entry: None
Nothing compares to sipping adrak tea slowly while gazing out over endless mountains.

5. Rejuvenate Beneath Falling Waterfalls
Get a joyful, revitalizing vacation feeling as you watch the 20-meter-tall Attukal waterfall’s waters flow with all of their might deep inside the evergreen jungles close to Munnar! Cool waters and lush frames await photographers at Attukal, where cold mists wash faces and butterflies flit through richly canopied backgrounds.

Place: In the vicinity of Pallivasal and Munnar
Activities: Hiking and doing nature hikes
Fee for entry: None
Remember to pose with your toes submerged in cold water against the picturesque backgrounds of cascades.

6. Browse Fragrant Spices & Handmade Chocolates
The lovely coconut shell bracelets, fragrant spice powders, and delectable handcrafted chocolates all invite you to indulge in little retail therapy. The charming, busy streets around the opulent tea museum are also worth seeing! During your market trail, browse galleries showcasing regional artwork and vintage jewelry made by the Hill Tribe, and don’t forget to sample some hand-rolled truffles for endless temptations.

What to purchase: designer incense sticks and scented oils
Top vendors: T&U Handicrafts and Munnar Tea County
Money advice: Bargain well
On travel-themed tales and reels, artistically showcase your eco-friendly purchases.

7. Scale the highest peak in South India
Alone with the verdant realm as you meander over mist-kissed paths for about 13 km across the cardomom hills, culminating in the majestic Anamudi Peak, rising to a towering 2,695 m for breathtaking vistas and the intrinsic delight of reaching the highest point in South India! Experience this demanding but breathtaking day walk excursion, which promises rich thrills in the lap of nature, while seeing Nilgiri langurs swinging joyously with rare frogs and birds as inspiration.

Trek length: More than 26 kilometers
Altitude: 2,695 meters above sea level Route: Begins close to Eravikulam Park Capture the perfect picture atop the summit marker to commemorate your achievement and earn bragging rights on Instagram.

8. Enjoying Water Sports at Beautiful Kundala Lake
Enjoy thrilling speed boating on beautiful blue waters surrounded by misty hills at Kundala Lake, which promises ecstasy as well as breathtaking views of Munnar! Try shikaras to see windy views from a different perspective. Bring sandwiches, munch on hot pani puris, and enjoy picture-perfect moments with pals that make you want to take a tropical vacation at this beautifully planted tourist destination by the lake that’s also great for relaxing.

British construction company, 1946
Sethuparvathi Dam is nearby.
Activities: Rowboating and pedal boating
Pose joyfully against the ideal backdrop to round up your album and feeds.I hope that this virtual tour of Munnar has whetted your appetite to book an eco-adventure soon.

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