Munnar- the "Kashmir of South India" - is a natural beauty which must be on your travel bucket list. It is a kaleidoscopic paradise with picturesque towns, winding lanes and is home to some of the finest tea plantations in India. Amidst the foggy mist, picturesque green plantations and wooded valleys, are the summer resorts of the British rulers during colonial times.
Today it is also one of the most preferred tourist locations and honeymoon destinations!
Best Time to Visit: December to February
How to reach:
By Air ✈︎ Cochin International Airport is around 125 km away from Munnar. The Madurai International Airport is 140 km away.
By Rail 🚇 Aluva, which is the nearest railway station is at a distance of 110 km. The Ernakulam Railway Station is 130 km away while the Madurai Railway Station is at a distance of 135 km.
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By Roads 🚗 State-run or private buses, plying from various towns in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, are the best way to get to Munnar by road. If you are driving, the Neryamangalam-Munnar route from Ernakulam and the route to Marayur are the best when it comes to incredible nature and fabulous tourist attractions.
Places to Visit: Kanan Devan Tea Museum, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park, Attukal Waterfalls, Pothamedu View Point, TATA Tea Museum, Top Station, Kundala Lake, Mattupetty Dam, Photo Point, Meesapulimala, Lakkom Waterfalls, Anamudi, Devikulam, Blossom Park.
Things To Do: Visit the cardamom plantation, bike around the tea gardens, go trekking, jeep safaris, tea tasting, enjoy a warm bonfire, witness a romantic sunset from the terrace garden or enjoy bird watching, rappelling, free hand climbing and mock river crossing.
You can read more on things to do in Munnar here.
Below are 20 Luxurious Resorts in Munnar which will make you feel like royalty:
1. The Fog Munnar
The Fog Munnar is a royalty experience with red roofs against the white walls and mountains in the background. With picturesque view, you feel transported back in time.
Location: Eatty City Road, Chithirapuram.
Price/Night: ₹5043/- onwards.
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2. The Silvertips
A Cinema themed resort with gorgeous views and excellent stay, The Silvertips is a high class luxury resort having amazing themes from the International or Indian films. It was an amazing movie theatre before.
Location: Aluva-Munnar Road, Idukki District.
Price/Night: ₹4169/- onwards.
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3. Olive Golden Ridge Resort
Located among the scenic landscapes and breathtaking valleys Olive Golden Ridge resort will take you for a revival tour and give you nature’s pleasures at its best.
Location: Periyakanal-Muttukadu Road.
Price/Night: ₹5410/- onwards.
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4. Blanket Hotel & Spa
Nestled on a hill with a panoramic view of the mystical Attukad Falls, The Blanket Hotel is a perfect blend of luxury and nature’s melodious harmony. It features an infinity pool with picturesque views of the lush greenery and waterfall.
Location: Attukad Waterfalls, Aluva – Munnar Rd, Pallivasal.
Price/Night: ₹5410/- onwards.
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5. Parakkat Nature Hotel & Resorts
Occupying a sprawling 12 acres, Parakkat Nature Hotel is a genuine spot in the lap of nature for your unobstructed sojourn where you get lot of space to stroll through the landscapes of delight.
Location: 2nd Mile, Pallivasal Road.
Price/Night: ₹5580/- onwards.
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6. The Panaromic Getaway
A contemporary luxury hotel where the beauty of nature and high luxury backed by state of the art technology come together. The hotel will spoil you to the core with a heated infinity pool and a helicopter transport.
Location: Munnar Bypass, Chithirapuram.
Price/Night: ₹5533/- onwards.
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7. Spicetree
Nestled among the pristine mountain ranges of Kanan Devan and Bison Valley Hills, the charming chalets of SpiceTree offer the perfect tranquillity for a genuine `mountain retreat’ with incredible views of the verdant valley below.
Covered with mist all over Fragnant Nature has the finest vantage views of the verdant mountains. Lose yourself to the postcard scenery, with similar to the design of local planter bungalows with cozy fireplaces in every room.
Location: Bison Valley Road, Pothamedu.
Price/Night: ₹7673/- onwards.
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9. Blackberry Hills Munnar Nature Resort & Spa
Nestled against the backdrop of the Kannan Devan Hills, 16 charming little cottage in Blackberry Hills offers spectacular views. Rediscover yourself through a carefully preserved spiritual connection with nature and watch life flourish in the far-flung plantation village from your balcony.
Location: Bison Valley Road, Pothamedu View Point.
Price/Night: ₹6000/- onwards.
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10. Chandys Windy Woods 5 Star Resort
Terraced on the hill slopes, and blanketed by the mist is a structure that houses premium rooms for your sojourn. With tea clad mountains and dense forest area, staying in Chandys Windy Woods is a pleasure in itself.
Location: Pallivasal, 2nd Mile, Meencut P.O, Chittiarpuram.
Price/Night: ₹9776/- onwards.
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11. Aranyaka Resorts
Nature's own reen estate that is Aranyaka, the resort has just four distinct private Cottages and few executive rooms. A place for travelers and not for tourists, it offers all the privacy, comfort and luxury for you to create memories and treasure it.
Location: Attukad Waterfalls Road, Pullivasal Estate.
Price/Night: ₹4453/- onwards.
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12. Tea Valley Resort
Amidst a 6.5 acre tranquil tea plantation, Tea Valley Resort is a place fit for those who want to taste the green life. Overlooking the valley, the 29 semi-detached cottages with private deck offer enchanting views with luxury.
Location: Bison Valley Road, Pothamedu, Pallivasal.
Price/Night: ₹3192/- onwards.
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13. Club Mahidra Resort
Lush landscapes, vast skies and endless lagoons make Club Mahindra Munnar one of the most enchanting holiday resorts. Inspired by the Indo-British architecture, it is a place where old-world charm marries modern architecture.
Location: Chinnakanal Village, Suryanelli, Idukki District.
Price/Night: ₹8066/- onwards.
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14. Elysium Gardens Hill Resorts
Elysium Garden Hill Resort offers a perfect setting of blooming nature unfolding the natural beauty of Munnar. Cozily nestled in the midst of hills and streams, the resort offers mesmerizing views of the misty terrain.
Location: Top Station Road.
Price/Night: ₹3582/- onwards.
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15. Amber Dale
Amber Dale is a luxurious nature retreat set in the idyllic highlands of Munnar, for an unforgettable experience of the undulating expanse of mountains, sweeping meadows, meandering green hills and the cuddling fog.
Location: KSEB Tunnel Road, Pallivasal.
Price/Night: ₹7386/- onwards.
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16. Elixir Hills
Alighted between dense rainforests, Elixir Hills Resort Munnar is a eco-friendly experience set in the lap of nature. With stupendous views and exciting encounters with native wildlife, this is an experience you cannot miss.
Location: Near Letchmi Tea Estate.
Price/Night: ₹5967/- onwards.
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17. Sterling Munnar
Nestled within undulating hills in the quiet village of Chinnakanal, Sterling Munnar offers a fun-filled and luxurious stay along with splendid views of mountains, Anayirangal Dam, tea gardens and surrounding forests.
Location: KSEB Tunnel Road, Pallivasal.
Price/Night: ₹3324/- onwards.
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18. The leaf Munnar Resort
Nestled in the embrace of misty nature at Aanachal, The Leaf Munnar with its charming cottages, dotting beautifully landscaped grounds will calm your spirits to match the tranquil nature that surrounds you.
Located in the quite hill side hamlet called Chinnakanal, Mountain Club Resort provides a lavish stay with serene views. Surrounding the resort are extensive tea gardens and mountains with nature trails.
Location: Chinnakanal, Chinnakanal Suryanelli Rd.
Price/Night: ₹5751/- onwards.
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20. Nature Zone Jungle Resort
Located in 20 acres of tea and spice plantations, Nature Zone Jungle Resort is surrounded by mountains and valleys. It offers luxury tents and tree houses. From the resort you can either to walks or treks in the forest or along the tea plantation.
Location: Chinnakanal, Chinnakanal Suryanelli Rd.
Price/Night: ₹5751/- onwards.
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Munnar is simply a paradise on Earth which will never cease to amaze you. Its churches, tea estates, houses and museums are all testament to this bygone era. So visit this colonial town and make unforgettable memories.
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