How to reach Munnar:
Driving up to
Munnar can be adventurous, especially if you
are driving. As you go up slowly through the
narrow winding roads, you will see all the
shades of green that God created. From the
lush carpets of the tea bushes to the silver
green of the oak it is all there on the
mountains of Munnar.
If you are
determined to reach Munnar in record time
and you are traveling in a reasonably good
car, it takes about 4 hrs from Kochi which
is approximately 136 km away. The Ernakulam
- Munnar route extends through Thripunithra,
Muvattupuzha, Kothamangalam, Neriamangalam,
Adimali and Pallivasal.
Private and
government operated (KSRTC - Kerala State
Road Transport Corporation) buses are
available to various locations of Kerala.
Buses are the cheapest form of transport to
Munnar. Regular bus services to Tamil Nadu
(towns like Theni, Kumbam, Madurai and
Coimbatore) are operated by Tamil Nadu and
Kerala Governments.
KSRTC has a
bus station at the south of the town. Town
bus stand is located in the modern new bazar.
Tourist
Cars, Jeeps and Auto rikshaws available for
getting around. Bicycles and bikes are also
available for daily rent.
Munnar has
4 major roads:
Kochi road,
Thekkady road, Top Station road, Marayoor
road
Distance Chart:
Munnar -
Ernakulam (135km) 4 1/2 hours
Munnar -
Thekkady (110km) 4 hours
Munnar -
Thiruvananthapuram (300km) 9 hours
Munnar -
Palani (120km)
Munnar -
Coimbatore (150km) 6 hours
Munnar -
Madurai ( km) 6 hours |
