One of the most beautiful places near Munnar, Mattupetty Dam is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy panoramic views of the countryside. The dam also offers boat rides to visitors.
At 1700m above sea level, Kundala Lake is one of the best places to visit in Munnar given its amazing natural beauty. Echo point, located nearby, is popular among tourists for the echoes that are created when one screams out loud.
Enjoy delicious food at Rapsy Restaurant, which offers a variety of cuisines. It is a vegetarian-only restaurant, well known for its South Indian food and refreshing mocktails.
Munnar is famous for its tea plantations, so a visit to the Tea Museum is a must when one visits Munnar. The museum exhibits the history of tea cultivation and the art of tea processing.
The Lakkam Waterfalls, located in the foothills of the Western Ghats, is a peaceful spot to relax and unwind. This beautiful waterfall is surrounded by lush green forests and is a popular picnic spot for tourists.
Visit the spice garden to see various spices that are grown popularly in Kerala. The tour guide will walk you through the garden, explaining the use of each spice plant. You can also purchase different spices and homemade oils here.
If you have more time, you can visit the Eravikulam National Park, which is 30 minutes away from Lakkam waterfalls, and try trekking on the trekking trails provided. Or, you can visit the Tea Plantation falls which is 15 minutes from Lakkam falls.
If you have less time, you can skip the Spice Garden, and visit the Rose Garden which is a 15 minutes drive from Mattupetty Dam, or you can visit Munnar Market for shopping.