Things to do while in Munnar
Munnar is a tourists` paradise with a long list of exciting activities. We at Kiomoi have zeroed on certain activities which according to us is an absolute must if you happen to be at Munnar. These are highlighted here.
Tea Plantation Walks:
Munnar is synonymous with tea/ coffee plantations. Take a walk on these or long, dense plantations or visit Tata Tea Museum to get educated about tea production process.
Shopping Tea/Spice:
Helicopter Tours are an exciting and more adventurous way to see the whole of Munnar. There is no better way to view Munnar than the Helicopter Rides to see the green surroundings.
Boating/Cruises:
Boating/ Cruise is an integral part of Munnar tourism. Experience rowing a long boat or peddle boat on the Mattupetty Lake in Munnar. Boating takes you through the scenic ride of Munnar, past mountains, tea-fringed lake and so on. Read More...
Canoeing:
Another water sport to be enjoyed here is canoeing. It is a very good way to explore the flora and fauna of Munnar. Canoeing facilities can be availed with the boating authority of Munnar.
Fishing and angling:
The scene here resembles here of a movie. Angling and fishing in the calm and still waters of Munnar lakes and dams is a must-do for all. Fishing can only be done with the prior permission of D.P.T.C authorities.
Paragliding:
Crowned with some of the highest tea plantation hikes, excitingly, Munnar has some great and thrilling scope for Paragliding. D.P.T.C Munnar offers two kinds of paragliding; one is a three-day course (Rs 12,000), while the other offers on spot paraglide along with the pilot.
Mountain Cycling / Biking:
Munnar is best captured on the cycle or bike tires. Zig-zag your way into the tea plantations and hill top on your cycle or bike. D.T.P.C, Munnar rents out cycles for Rs 10 per hour and Rs 50 per day. Read More...
Trekking
Trek that silent valley of Munnar passing through the streams and rivulets on your way to high altitudes and tea-plantation hikes.
Sandal Valley Tours in Marayoor
Sandal Valley trip is the most refreshing and educating trip to Sandal Plantation areas in Munnar. Option to purchase authentic sandals is also available here.
Activities
Munnar has abounded with activities of all kinds, be it an adventure, entertainment or any other. Nature walks on the mountains, boating on the lake, safaris, tea plantation hikes and strolls and so on, there are ample of activities waiting to be explored at Munnar. A lot of curves, heights, natural water bodies, and tea/spices/coffee plantations throws in the scope of tourism activities. Check out some of the across-the-board activities at Munnar and its near by areas.
Boating
Cycling/Rent a Bike
Eravikulam National Park Hike
Trout Fishing
Golfing
Helicopter Rides
Horse Riding
Boating
The best way to feel the clear blue water and outskirts of boating is Munnar. Take family Boating. Local coastal spots, Mattupetty Dam offer boating facility and boat renting facility.
Matupetty Dam Boating
Boating Fee Speedboat: Rs 250
Big Boat: Rs 600 (25 persons/half hour)
Timing: 9:30 am- 5:30 pm
Sethuparvathipuram Dam; Boating Fee- Rs 30
Cycling/Rent a Bike
Not all can be toured by boating and cars. One way to trodden and discover the unseen, or sashay hair pin bends, tea plantation is by Cycling or through a bike. Ask it on rent from DTPC Information Centre if your hotel doesn`t give it on rent.
Hike at Eravikulam National Park
Eravikulam National Park is requisite-visit in Munnar. The park is home to some 3000 ibex, elephants, lion-tale macaque and prominently Nilgiri Tahr (an endangered species and found at two places) and many more. Reaching Eravikulam National Park is quiet an escapade as you canÂ?t take your car directly. A good 30 min hike will make you reach the park.
Trout Fishing
For permits: Contact The Secretary, High Range Angling Association, Munnar; call: 04865-230561-65 Office timings 8 am-5.30 pm Permit charges Rs 500
Many brooks, streams, mountains, and rivulets in Munnar offer a unique delight to anglers and fishing buffs. Two major places famous with anglers are Gravel Banks and Devikulam Lake; almost at a distance of 25 km. Gravel Bank is tucked in the remote corners of Nyamakad Estate. In order to reach Gravel, visitors will have to pass from Eravikulam National Park open area and scenic lures of Nyamakad Tea Estate.
Note: Anglers must have a permit before going for sports. Also, they are expected to bring their own rods and reels. All angling enthusiasts are expected to maintain a record of all catches.
Golfing
Good news for golfers: Munnar has two Golf grounds. Set in the wooded surroundings, the High Range and Kundale Club offer excellent golfing opportunities. High Range permits to play free, but Kundale Club doesn`t allow it free of cost until you take the resort for accommodation. One must have prior permission before availing of the facility.
Helicopter Rides
The fancy of rich and wealthy, the helicopter ride at Munnar is the game of wealthy and rich. Flying over high altitude and getting a green view of all, Helicopter Flight is another chance to rope in for enchanting eyeshot of Munnar. Take a chance to see Munnar, not by walking, not by cycling and not by horse-riding, but by scenic helicopter flight.
Horse Riding
Horse riding is a common scene and sport at Munnar. Seeing the places and valley from the back of a horse is one of the best take-home experiences to have in Munnar. The landscapes, valleys, roads and countryside surroundings give Munnar an exact home of Horse Riding buffs. Sit on the back of a horse and invade the jungle territories as well to survey the nature. The Muttuputty Lake/Dam offers horses for hire as do a number of other areas closer to the city. For more information ask for details at your hotel on arrival.
Shopping in Munnar is not-so-promising. The markets are minus glitz and glam of a showroom—a local bazaar set up. Besides the local veggies, woolens, tea, coffee, spices, spices, seasonal fruits, etc. are seen arranged not-so-aesthetically in the narrow lanes of this bazaar. The majority of bazaars are owned by the private owners but the presence of Government Shops can also be felt in the market. Munnar’s best buys are all its local products.
Shop Tea TATA KDH
Munnar is all meant to buy tea and better quality tea, which cannot be procured anywhere else in the country. Tea and history are 25 years old in Munnar. Several tea kiosks and shops are full-fledged engaged in tea selling, as many the smaller and larger tea shop is owned by local people. But the safest bet is to buy tea from TATA Tea Sale Outlet (Phone: 04865-230561-65). You can visit the sales counter between 9.30 am-7 pm at any time, located in the basement of the Company’s Regional office. Lay your hand on the best quality tea such as colonial tea (lowest Rs 140 for half kg), Lemon Tea, Green Tea, etc. White Tea (which is tea bud) is the most expensive tea quality costing Rs 6000. Just not tea, but Eucalyptus, Lemon Grass and Citiodora are some of the other buys here.
Shop Strawberries
Unlike tea, strawberries are seasonal pickups. Fresh and best in quality, strawberries are sold at chosen outlets. You can buy strawberries (Rs 35/ 200 gm, Rs 75/ 500 gm) at Tata Tea’s Shristhi Welfare Centre between 9 am-4.30 pm. This center is located at Nullathanini Estate, a 7-13 min drive from Munnar.
Shop Spices
Spices are available in abundance in Munnar. Every shop and other nook and corners are engaged in selling tea and spice such as cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, etc. Some of the shops selling good quality spice and at bargain rates are Spices are available in abundance in Munnar. Every shop and other nook and corners are engaged in selling tea and spice such as cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, etc. Some of the shops selling good quality spice and at bargain rates are:
Krishna Spice Shop, Chelackal Building, Munnar
SN Spice Market, MSA Junction, Old Munnar
Durga Tea and Spices, M.G.Road, Munnar
Sree Vinayaka Tea and Spice, M.G. Road Munnar
Procuring handicrafts, woolens and other knick-knacks and other small local things is a good idea here.
Rahim Book Stall, Munnar
SN Spice Shop, Mattupetty Rd., Munnar
Johnson`s Wood Craft workshop, Kunjithanni
Deeja Gift House, Misha Jn., Munnar
South Indian food. Like other Keralan cities, Munnar cuisines also comprise of the fish, rice, idli, sambar, uttappam, chutney, pickles, pappadams, etc. Food and meals are served on a long banana leafs with great courtesy. Savoured with fresh spices, direct from the garden of Munnar, almost all the delicacies and culinary delights are tinged generously with coconut flakes. The best to taste in Munnar is tea and coffee that are grown locally in the town. Munnar has many restaurants and hotels serving the local and other Indian and Continental cuisines.
Vegetarian Restaurants
Hotel Saravana Bhavan (Try out this popular eating joint for top-valued veg banana meals.)
SN Anex, Munnar
Danya Sree Restaurant
Celestium
Pathel Gujatrathi Restaurant
Pure Keralan Restaurant
Mahalaxmi Restaurant, Old Munnar
Lecassa, Misha Junction, Old Munnar
Guru’s Tea County Road, Munnar
Hazrath, Market Munnar
Guru Bhavan Tea Count Road, Munnar
Multi Cuisine Restaurant
Rapsy Restaurant, Main Bazaar (beef fry, biryani, paranthas, Spanish omelette, Israeli shakshuka)
Silver Spoon Restaurant, Town Bus Stand, Munnar (Keralan fish curry)
Lecassa, Misha Junction, Old Munnar
Mahalakshmi Old Munnar
T & U
Llysium Gardens
Royal Retreat
