Tips for Munnar Sightseeing

Vistas of Munnar

There’s something called The Gap, which is supposed to give a panoramic view of Munnar. It’s over-rated. Really want a view? Trek to Anamudi, the highest peak in South India. Over 2695 mts.
There's also a trekking trail is Anamudi-Rajamala-Meesapulimala-Top Station-Kundala-Devikulam.

There's also mountain climbing, paragliding and rock climbing
Call District Tourism Promotion Council-Track Finder-91-0486231516

For those who prefer wheels, hire an auto, yes, they will charge, but you can bargain. Hop in and they’ll revv you around to nearby spots. There’s Devikulam (7 km from Munnar) with a Sita Devi Lake, a natural picnic spot. Pothamedu (6km from Munnar) which offers tea and cardamom plantation views. Or there’s Attukal (9km from Munnar) with its waterfalls. They’re all in the vicinity of Munnar and worth seeing in an auto because it’s open on both sides, the plastic flapping away the drizzly rain, the cold chill wind that seeps in edgeways….it’s not the same thing in the plush comfort of a car, believe me. The auto ride was worth every penny and those who returned exhausted trying to spot the animals in the parks said they should have just done this auto sightseeing rather than following their itinerary - See Munnar Sightseeing

Or take a jeep safari to the highest tea plantations in the world - Kollukumalai. Costs Rs.1500.

Or just sit tight and enjoy the view from the comforts of the hotel room. This is from Tea Castle, Chithirapuram, Munnar: