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Central Kerala · Tea plantations · Cool air
Munnar
Tea hills above the backwaters
Overview
About Munnar
Munnar's tea estates rise from 1,500m to over 2,500m, blanketing the hills in green corduroy that turns silver in the mist. Most travellers pair Munnar with an Alleppey backwater cruise — three nights up, two nights on the water — for a complete Kerala experience.
Highlights
What you'll see
- 01Eravikulam National Park
- 02Tea Museum and plantations
- 03Mattupetty Dam
- 04Echo Point and Top Station
- 05Anamudi peak (highest in South India)
Plan your stay
Cruise from Munnar
Browse curated houseboat packages departing from or near Munnar, or let us build a custom itinerary around your dates.
More in Kerala
Other destinations to explore
Venice of the East
Alleppey
The beating heart of Kerala's backwater country — narrow palm-lined canals, paddy fields, and the famous snake-boat races.
Bird sanctuary on the lake
Kumarakom
A cluster of islands on Vembanad Lake — quieter than Alleppey, with a renowned migratory bird sanctuary at its heart.
Ashtamudi's eight arms
Kollam
The southern gateway. Ashtamudi Lake's eight arms make for the longest, most uncrowded houseboat route in Kerala.