Munnarമൂന്നാർ

The questions people ask first about Munnar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
• SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
• Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
• TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
• SafetyMunnar is a safe, small hill town; the real risks are the winding ghat road, leeches and slippery trails in the monsoon…

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Metro or bus rideKSRTC bus Kochi–MunnarAbout 4 h.₹170–220 (≈ US$2–3)
• Museum or sight ticketKDHP Tea Museum entryClosed Mondays.₹125 (≈ US$2) adults, ₹40 (≈ under US$1) children
• Budget bedHostel or guest-house bed, a night, per person₹600 (≈ US$7)
• Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room₹3,500 (≈ US$40)
• High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room₹8,000 (≈ US$95)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₹4,000 (≈ US$50) · High ₹9,000 (≈ US$110)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

COK Cochin International (Nedumbassery) (About 125 km (78 mi) by road, 3.5–4 h; taxis at the terminal.) · IXM Madurai (About 175 km (109 mi) via NH 49; the scenic Theni–Bodimettu approach.)COK Cochin International (Nedumbassery) (About 78 mi (125 km) by road, 3.5–4 h; taxis at the terminal.) · IXM Madurai (About 109 mi (175 km) via NH 49; the scenic Theni–Bodimettu approach.)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

₹1,500–2,800 (≈ US$18–35) excl. bed

Mid

₹2,800–6,000 (≈ US$35–70) excl. bed

High

₹6,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed

• The Kochi–Munnar road is narrow and blind in places with fast trucks and buses: hire a local driver rather than self-drive at night.
• Eravikulam National Park closes for about a month around Feb–Mar for the Nilgiri tahr breeding season — check before you build a day around it.
• At Eravikulam, arrive before 08:30 or the ticket queue can cost you 2 hours; the whole visit can take 4–5 h.At Eravikulam, arrive before 8:30 AM or the ticket queue can cost you 2 hours; the whole visit can take 4–5 h.
• Munnar is at 1,600 m: nights drop to 12–16 °C (54–61 °F) and colder in winter, so pack a warm layer even in a Kerala summer.Munnar is at 1,600 m: nights drop to 54–61 °F (12–16 °C) and colder in winter, so pack a warm layer even in a Kerala summer.
• Carry a rain coat from April to November; showers arrive fast on the hills.