Things to Do in Munnar
50 curated spots from Munnar itineraries
Activities & Attractions
30 curated experiences
Blossom Hydel Park
Stroll manicured gardens and riverside paths, sit in gazebos, and enjoy flower beds and little bridges with plenty of photo spots and benches.
1h 30m · $1-2
Echo Point
Lakeside spot where your voice echoes off the surrounding hills; small stalls sell snacks and tea.
45m · $0.50-1 per person
Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai)
Take the park bus up into the highlands and walk the paved path through grasslands and shola forest to see Nilgiri tahr and sweeping valley views.
2h 30m · $3-5 per person plus park busEravikulam National Park
Take the park bus up, then follow the designated paved trail through high-altitude grasslands with views over the tea-clad hills; look for the endangered Nilgiri tahr grazing on the slopes.
2h 30m · $3-5
Mattupetty Dam
Scenic dam surrounded by forests and hills; enjoy short walks on the dam and optional pedal or speed boat rides on the lake.
1h 30m · $1-3 entry; extra for boating
Mattupetty Dam & Lake
Visit the dam, walk along the reservoir edge, and optionally take a calm boat ride amid forest-clad hills and misty horizons.
1h 30m · $1 entry + $3-6 boating (optional)
Munnar Tea Museum (Tata Tea Museum)
Small museum explaining the history of tea in Munnar, with old machinery exhibits, a short documentary and a tea-tasting section.
1h 30m · $2-4 per person
Pothamedu View Point
Short roadside viewpoint overlooking rolling tea estates and deep valleys; short walks along the road provide great photo angles.
1h · Free
Top Station Viewpoint
Go for the big valley views, cool air, and high-altitude scenery that make this one of Munnar’s key highlights.
2h · $2-10 including viewpoint access or transport share
Attukad (Attukal) Waterfalls Viewpoints
Drive out to Attukad for sweeping views of waterfalls cutting through forested hillsides; enjoy short walks to viewpoints and let the kids explore under supervision.
2h · Free or nominal parking fee
Attukad Waterfalls Viewpoint
Short drive to a lush valley where water tumbles through rocks, surrounded by dense greenery; enjoy views from the roadside and simple paths.
1h 30m · Free or small parking fee
Attukad Waterfalls Viewpoint & Walk
Head down the narrow road to the Attukad area, then walk short stretches near the viewpoint for dramatic waterfall and valley views framed by thick greenery.
1h 15m · Free
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (Day Trip Base from Munnar)
Drive out to Chinnar area (start early) and join an easy, guided forest walk to spot birds, butterflies and possibly larger wildlife amid dry forests and rivers.
3h · $4-8 per person plus guide fee
Chithirapuram & Surrounding Tea Hills Free-Explore
Wander quiet village roads, small tea lanes, and viewpoints around Chithirapuram, stopping wherever the hills and forest look inviting for short walks and photos.
2h · FreeEcho Point & Kundala Lake Area
Visit Echo Point for the acoustic fun, then head a bit further to Kundala Lake for a quieter, tree-lined reservoir setting.
2h · $1-3 per personHydel Park & River Walk
Stroll through this leafy riverside park with small trails, hanging bridges, and thick greenery along the banks.
2h · $1-2 per person
Kannan Devan Hills Tea Museum (Ripple Tea Museum)
Visit the tea museum to watch a short documentary on Munnar’s tea history, see machinery in action, and taste different local teas; there’s also a shop to buy packets for home.
1h 30m · $2-3
Kundala Lake
Stroll the lakeside, enjoy the quiet water views, and take in the pine-and-hills setting.
1h 15m · $1-4
Mattupetty Dam & Boating
Walk along the dam for reservoir views ringed by forests, and optionally take a short boat ride on the lake.
2h · $2-4 per person plus optional boatMattupetty Dam & Lakefront
Walk along the dam, enjoy the mirror-like reservoir set among forested hills, and optionally do a short speedboat or pedal boat ride if the water level allows.
2h · $1-2 entry, boats extraMattupetty Dam & Reservoir
Walk along the dam for misty hill views, then opt for a slow family boat ride on the reservoir surrounded by forested slopes and tea gardens.
2h · $2-4 entry plus $10-15 per boat for 15–30 minutes
Munnar Bazaar Evening Wander
After the park and riverside, browse tea, spices, and small clothing shops; pause for tea at a stall that uses only milk and tea leaves (no alcohol).
1h 30m · Free (shopping extra)
Munnar Rose Garden
Stroll through terraced flower beds, roses, ornamental plants, spices, and small fruit/vegetable patches surrounded by green hills. Open roughly 10:00–18:00, with an entry fee around ₹60 for adults; allow 30–60 minutes for photos and a relaxed walk.
1h · $1-2 per person
Munnar Tea Museum
Visit the tea history exhibits, then spend time in the nearby tea-garden surroundings and souvenir area.
1h 30m · $2-5 or low entry fee
Munnar Town Orientation Walk
Stroll around the compact town center, browse small shops for snacks, spices and warm clothes, and get your bearings for the week.
1h · Free
Munnar Valley Medium-Hard Trek (Munnar Valley Trekking & Tours)
Guided 10 km trek starting around 8:30 AM through tea plantations, forest patches, rocks, and grasslands, reaching about 2,100 m for sweeping mountain views before looping back.
3h · $15-25
Pallivasal Tea Garden Walk
Walk through plantation lanes, look for tea pickers, and pause at the hill contours for wide green views.
2h · Free or small guide fee
Photo Point
Stop for classic tea-hill photos and misty viewpoints along the road corridor.
30m · FreePhoto Point & Tea Estate Photo Stops
Stop at Photo Point and nearby pull-offs along the Mattupetty road to take photos of rolling tea gardens backed by thick hills and tall trees.
45m · FreePhoto Point & Tea Garden Stops
Stop along the main road at official viewpoints like Photo Point and tea garden lay-bys for dramatic, layered tea-field photos.
45m · FreeRestaurants & Food
20 local favorites
Rapsy Restaurant
Simple multi-cuisine restaurant known for accommodating dietary needs; choose vegetarian dishes like veg biryani, veg curries, parotta, and ask to avoid any alcohol or non-halal ingredients.
1h · $5-10 per person
Hotel Gurubhavan
Kerala restaurant known for fish and chicken; ask clearly for halal chicken options and pick chicken curry, pepper chicken, fish curry and Malabar parotta, or stay vegetarian with egg masala and veg curries.
1h · $4-9 per person
Saravana Bhavan Munnar
Stick with vegetarian dinners such as dosa, pongal, veg uthappam, or thali; all are halal-friendly vegetarian options.
1h · $4-8 per person
SN Restaurant
Order vegetarian South Indian dishes such as appam, veg stew, dosa, or thali; these are halal-friendly vegetarian options.
1h · $6-12 per person
Al Buhari Munnar Restaurant
Casual local joint popular with residents that focuses on chicken, beef, and fish curries alongside Kerala parotta; they do not serve pork and you can request chicken and beef that are sourced and prepared to halal standards, or choose fish and vegetarian curries if you want to be extra cautious.
1h · $5-10 per personAl Buhari Restaurant (Halal-Friendly, Focus on Veg & Confirm Halal Meat)
Casual Keralan restaurant in or near town; they typically serve halal chicken and beef, but always explicitly confirm halal certification on arrival. If you prefer to be cautious, choose vegetarian options like veg biryani, dal, and mixed veg curry with parotta.
1h 15m · $5-10 per person
Al Buhari Restaurant (Halal)
Local Kerala restaurant popular with residents; signage and reviews indicate halal meat. Go for chicken biryani, Kerala parotta with chicken curry, grilled fish, or vegetable curries—explicitly ask for halal chicken and avoid any dishes you’re unsure about.
1h 15m · $4-10 per personAl Buhari Restaurant Munnar
Local family restaurant known for Indian and Arabic-style dishes; ask specifically for their halal chicken biryani, grilled chicken, chicken curry and fish fry, and pair with parotta or chapati.
1h · $5-10 per personAl Buhari Restaurant Munnar – Dinner
Return for a clearly halal-friendly dinner: order chicken biryani, chicken kebab, grilled chicken or fish fry and confirm halal preparation with staff.
1h · $5-10 per personHotel Gurubhavan – Repeat Dinner
Order fish curry, fish fry or confirmed-halal chicken curry with Malabar parotta or chapati, or stick to vegetable curries if you prefer all-veg.
1h · $4-9 per person
Hotel Gurubhavan Pure Veg
Another pure-vegetarian restaurant in town serving South Indian tiffin items, rice meals, and simple desserts; everything is meat-free and therefore Halal-friendly.
1h · $3-7 per person
Hotel Gurubhavan Pure Vegetarian
Local vegetarian restaurant; order thali (meals), chapati with veg curry, and fresh juices—everything is meat-free and therefore naturally halal-friendly.
1h · $4-8 per person
Hotel Hillview Munnar Restaurant
Order dosa, idli, eggs, or veg toast plates; all vegetarian choices are halal-friendly, and eggs are fine if you prefer them.
45m · $4-8 per person
Hotel Saravana Bhavan – Classic Breakfast
Refuel with vegetarian South Indian favorites—set dosa, idli, vada and strong filter coffee.
45m · $2-4 per person
Hotel Saravana Bhavan (Munnar Town) – Dinner Repeat
Return to this reliable pure-veg spot for a stress-free dinner—order masala dosa, chapati with veg kurma and vegetable fried rice for variety.
45m · $3-6 per person
Hotel Saravana Bhavan Bhavani
Another pure-veg South Indian spot slightly away from the busiest stretch; enjoy poori masala, pongal and idli with coconut chutney.
45m · $2-4 per person
Hotel SN Restaurant
Attached to a mid-range hotel; choose North and South Indian vegetarian curries, paneer dishes and tandoori roti/naan. Ask staff to confirm halal chicken if you want non-veg; otherwise stick to vegetarian dishes for halal compliance.
1h · $4-9 per person
Hotel SN Restaurant – Easy Dinner
Opt again for vegetarian curries, pulao, paneer butter masala and tandoori breads to keep dinner simple and halal-friendly.
1h · $4-9 per person
Rapsy Restaurant (Halal-Friendly)
Simple, traveler-friendly restaurant right in town offering vegetarian South Indian breakfast like idli, dosa, and appam with sambar and chutneys. Ask clearly for vegetarian-only preparation and avoid any non-halal meat; they can provide fully meat-free plates.
45m · $3-6 per person
Saravana Bhavan (Munnar Town, Vegetarian)
Popular pure-veg South Indian restaurant in town; choose the South Indian thali, ghee roast dosa, or paneer-based curries with chapati/rice. No meat is served, so all items are free from non-halal meat, and you can focus on freshly cooked vegetarian dishes.
1h · $4-8 per person