15

Best Places to Visit in Munnar in One Day

Perched at a height of 1700 m and overlooking the beautiful panoramic views of Western Ghats is the top station in Munnar – one of the most attractive places to visit in Munnar in 1 day. Feel the murmur of cool breeze in your face and watch the Theni valley stretched out in front of you.

An ideal vantage point to view little human settlements peppered near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, the top station will make you feel like you are on top of the world, literally.

Attractions & Activities: The rare Neelakunji flowers that bloom once every twelve years and give the destination its distinct, vibrant blue colour are a major attraction at Munnar top station.

How to Reach: Frequent bus service is provided to reach the top station. You can also book a cab or take a government or private bus.

Click Here to Book: Munnar Tour Packages from Bangalore
                                  Munnar Tour Packages from Chennai

One of the most interesting places to visit in Munnar in 1 day is Lakkam Waterfalls – one of the closest waterfalls in the region. Originating from Eravikulam Plateau and tucked away on the Munnar-Marayoor route, visiting this waterfall will be a memory you will cherish your entire life.

Watch the stream create inaccessible cascades of water as it flows down from the plateau. Popular amongst families and honeymooners, the sight of Lakkam will be a visual treat for all those who embark on the journey to visit it.

Attractions & Activities: enjoy the scenic views of the waterfall, bask in the natural beauty around and click Instagram worthy photos.

How to Reach: Just 25 km from Munnar while going to Marayoor, Lakkam waterfalls are easily accessible by buses and taxis.

Planning a trip to Munnar? Checkout our best selling Munnar Family Tour Packages

Situated 600 feet above sea level in Munnar is the famous tourist place, Echo Point. As the name suggests, the place is known for the unique echoing phenomenon – that is, if you scream anything into the valley at this point, you will hear it back.

Thronged by tourists for this fascinating characteristic, you can see people screaming at the top of their lungs with childlike abandon. As if that is not enough to attract people from all over the world, you will also get a taste of the brilliant natural splendour here – picturesque vistas, beautiful landscapes, and lush green hills.

Attractions & Activities: Natural echo phenomenon along with lush green hills that offer an ideal picnic spot. A chance to view the Neelakurinji flowers is also a major attraction.

How to Reach: The nearest railway station is 93 km and the airport is 103 km, post which you can catch a bus or hire a cab to reach Echo Point.

Planning a trip to Munnar? Checkout our best-selling Munnar Trip From Bangalore

If you go back home from Munnar without visiting one of the gorgeous tea plantations, your trip will forever be incomplete. As soon you walk into the estates, you will be filled with the fragrance of tea plants, fresh tea leaves being picked, and tea being processed.

Housing more than 50 tea estates, going to one of these properties is a must when in Munnar. Lush green tea plants are spread over as far as the eye can see and provide you with a sense of calmness and serenity that only comes with spending time around nature.

Attractions & Activities: Learn about exquisite tea types and interesting facts about tea genesis.

How to Reach: Via buses and taxis from the city.

Planning a Kerala trip, Checkout: Kerala Trip Packages
                                                          Munnar Alleppey Honeymoon Packages From Bangalore

Tea being an important part of Munnar's history, Tea Museum was established by Tata Tea in 2005. Tea lovers and history buffs will enjoy their time here exploring various stages of manufacturing tea – from old-fashioned tea rollers to ultramodern fully automated tea factories.

You can also watch the journey of tea in and around Munnar area through various photographs and machineries.

Attractions & Activities: Watch various stages of tea production, including black tea. The sundial placed on a granite block in the center is also an attraction, along with Pelton Wheel, a tea roller and tea railway engine.

How to Reach: The nearest railway station is 112 km and the airport is 72 km. After that, the museum is accessible via bus and cab.

Also Checkout: Munnar Sightseeing Packages From Kochi

One of the first national parks to be opened in Kerala, the Eravikulam National Park is truly one its kind. Animal lovers and nature enthusiasts will find it impossible to leave the park as it hosts the largest collection of the endangered species, Nilgiri tahrs.

The park offers a host of geographical terrains – ranging from plateaus, grasslands, majestic mountains and gorgeous streams from Pamba River. The park is a true delight for anyone who loves natural beauty.

Attractions & Activities: Besides Nilgiri tahrs, rare and endangered varieties of butterflies can also be witnessed along with a host of flora and fauna.

How to Reach: Nearest railway station is 15 km and private buses, government buses and cabs can be used to reach the national park from there.

Planning a trip to Munnar? Checkout our best selling Munnar Tour Packages From Mumbai

One of most attractive places to visit in Munnar in 1 day is Attukad Waterfalls. Located among lush green jungles and hills covered with vegetation, the waterfall can be seen in its full glory during monsoon season when water falls down from the mountains with full force.

If you are craving an adrenaline rush, go hiking among the rough terrains of the waterfall. Or enjoy a quiet picnic with your family at the vantage point. either way, the waterfalls will truly liven up your senses.

Attractions & Activities: Picnic with family, trekking among the rocky terrains and thick jungles, witnessing the panoramic beauty of the waterfall

How to Reach: Nearest airport is 101 km, after which you can travel via bus or cab.

Embark on a journey that will fulfill your soul and freshen up your mind – just 3 km from Munnar, the gorgeous Blossom Hyde Park. Encircled by inescapable natural beauty at the banks of river Muthirappuzha, the park houses migratory waterbirds, mountain butterflies with a variety of lush green flora.

The vast stretches of the park cover gardens, fountains, artificial waterfalls and lawns – all that makes tourists feel right at home amongst exotic birds and animals. A true delight for nature and wildlife lovers, the park is a must visit tourist destination.

Attractions & Activities: Adventure trails, boating, nature walks, bird watching, roller skating, badminton, camp fires.

How to Reach: Nearest bus station is about 100 km from the park.

One of the simplest ways to spend a day in Munnar is to visit the Mattupetty dam. Take a relaxing walk while enjoying the breathtaking views of the valley around you. Or come along with your family and enjoy a quiet afternoon around the dam.

The captivating tea plantations in and around the area offer a salve to the weary soul, and the drive itself to the dam can be rejuvenating in its own right.

Attractions & Activities: Enjoy trekking along the forests around the dam and witness a large number of unique bird species. The District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC), Idukki also  provides boating facilities at Mattupetty Dam.

How to Reach: Nearest airport and railway station are 109 km from Munnar, after which you can travel via bus or cab.

Click Here to Book Now: Wings Of Time Tickets

One of the most beautiful places to visit in Munnar in 1 day is Pothamedu viewpoint – located just 3 km away. Rolling green hills, dense tropical forests, clear atmosphere and valleys soaked in vegetation – nature can be found at its finest at Pothamedu.

Trekking aficionados can enjoy adrenaline releasing trails that wind through dark forests and steep hills. Plantations of coffee and tea offer a sense of serenity and tranquility that is perfect for weary travelers. The natural splendor scattered around allows photography lovers to capture stunning views through their cameras.

Attractions & Activities: Picnics, trekking, photography

How to Reach: Nearest railway station and airport are 170 km. the rest of the journey can be covered by bus or cabs.

Also Checkout and Book: Casa Batllo Tickets

Tucked against the sides of the Western Ghats is the gorgeous and captivating Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. Wildlife enthusiasts find the sanctuary truly heavenly as it features a wide range of exotic and endangered flora and fauna, including the Great Grizzled Squirrel of India.

The dry deciduous forests offer spectacular yet calming, pollution free environs to the sanctuary. The terrain ranges from grasslands to high ranges keeping things interesting while in the park.

Attractions & Activities: Trekking along the rough terrain of the sanctuary, while catching glimpses of herd of elephants and gaurs strolling casually through the forests.

How to Reach: Nearest railway station and airport are 200 km. the rest of the journey can be covered by bus or cabs.

Known as one of the hottest trekking location around Munnar, the Cheeyapara waterfalls are slowly turning into one of the most desirable places to visit in Munnar in 1 day. Adrenaline junkies love exploring the rocky terrain and dense forests of the area while enjoying the panoramic views and abundant flora and fauna.

If you are traveling with family, you can find a peaceful picnic spot to kick back and relax with your loved ones. Nature loves and photography enthusiasts will find a haven at Cheeyapara.

Attractions & Activities: Rare species of plants and animals can be seen around the area. The seven tiers of the waterfalls offer a surreal yet beautiful sight to behold.

How to Reach: Nearest railway station and airport are about 108 km.

Planning a honeymoon trip, Checkout: Kerala Honeymoon Tour Packages

You May Also Like: Granada Attractions
                                  Kerala Tour Packages 4 Nights 5 Days

The Swiss Livestock Project is one of the most interesting places to visit in Munnar in 1 day. Exhibiting a huge variety of cattle reared for dairy production, the farm is a source of extreme fascination among tourists who visit the first time.

The estate is located among lush green forests that are ideal for taking a solitary stroll among the trees and admiring the pollution-free environs of the property. Spread over a staggering 191 hectares, the farm is an extremely attractive tourist destination all through the year.

Attractions & Activities: Witness the various techniques used to manufacture the world’s finest dairy products.  Courses are also provided for veterinarians and para- veterinarians.

How to Reach: The estate is accessible via taxi and buses from the city.

Checkout & Book: Munnar Trip Package

Must Checkout: Munnar Tour Packages from Vijayawada

One of the best places to visit in Munnar in one day, the Lockhart Gap is also amongst the most beautiful viewpoints in the region, in addition to being the place where you can walk amidst the floating mist. Located a few kilometres away from Munnar, the Lockhart Gap gets its name owing to its location, between two mountains, which thereby seems like the shape of a heart.

From seeing mist-laden mountains, and walking on winding trails to soaking in views of lush green meadows and valleys as well as tea estates, the Lockhart Gap is definitely a place to explore.

Attractions & Activities: In addition to exploring tea gardens around the Lockhart Gap, you can also witness panoramic sunsets here, or enjoy hiking through the nature trails

How to Reach: Lockhart Gap is located around 12 to 13 kilometres from Munnar, on the Munnar-Madurai National Highway, on the way to Mattupetti, and is easily accessible by state buses and taxis.

Planning a trip to Munnar for honeymoon, Checkout: Honeymoon Packages in Munnar

Click Here to Book:  Munnar Tour Packages from Cochin