Munnar

We left the hotel shortly after 6:00am as we wanted to catch an early ferry to Emakulam, on the mainland of Kochi, before taking a bus to Munnar.

Although Munnar is only about 150km away from Kochi, the journey took about 4-1/2 hours due to the road condition and the many stops along the way.

It was indeed a respite to leave Kochi and be on this little hill resort as the weather was much more pleasant and cooler.

Munnar is a place with plenty of tea plantations. We spent two nights here and hired a jeep, at Rs 325 (RM25.00) per person for a two half-day tours around the hill region. Among the places visited were: rose garden, Mattupetty dam, Kundaly Lake, Eravikulam National Park (where we took an hour walk about the park), Hydel Park and coffee & cardamom plantation.

At the bus station in Emakulam, Kochi

Had breakfast here while waiting for the bus

Street of Emakulam

Scenery along the way to Munnar

Munnar town

Tuk-tuk is the main form of transport in
most of the towns. It is cheap and convenient.

Hired the jeep for two half-day tours.
It cost Rs 325 (RM25.00) per person.

Mattupetty Dam (above and below)


Stalls at Mattupetty Dam




Eucalyptus trees

Kundaly Lake


Eravikulam National Park






Mountain goats (above and below)