Travel guide for Munnar, India
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Munnar Travel Guide

Everything you need to know before visiting Munnar, India. From transportation and safety to local customs and practical tips.

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About Munnar

Munnar is a hill station in the Indian state of Kerala. Tourists come here to see the vast tea plantations of the area. The town is typically Indian with the usual shops, guest houses and is really beautiful and traditional. It is a good place to see the surrounding countryside. It is also a popular place for Indian honeymooners.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Indian rupee (INR)

Symbol:

Language

English

Also: Hindi, Tamil

Phone Code

+91

International dialing code for India

Driving

Drive on the left

Standard for India

Region

Asia

Southern Asia

How to Get to Munnar

Transportation options and arrival information

Cochin International Airport(COKIATA), also known as Nedumbassery Airport. It is approximately 125 km away from the Munnar by road. Taxi services are easily available from airport to Munnar that cost around ₹3000. Cochin International airport is nicely connected to metropolitan cities of India and some other cities abroad.

Getting Around Munnar

Local transportation and navigation tips

Renting an auto-rickshaw to roam around the city costs ₹50 per hour. You can also rent a manual or automatic motorbike on a daily basis for ₹350/day.

Safety in Munnar

Low Safety (Global Peace Index: 2.578)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Hill stations tend to get dark rather early, so be sure to carry a torch or flashlight.

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Things to See in Munnar

2 landmarks and points of interest

Subramanya Temple, Munnar

Hindu temple in Munnar, Kerala

Mount Carmel Church

church in Munnar, Kerala, India

Source: Wikidata

Travel information sourced from Wikivoyage

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