Getting from Cochin to Munnar

K53 · Dec 17th, 2005, 22:30

Looking for the best/ easiest/ quickest way to get from Ernakulam to Munnar. Hope someone who knows the area can help with suggestions. (I've also posted this on TT). Thanks,
Kay

divadino · Dec 18th, 2005, 06:24

Quickest way is probably by hiring a driver and car. It's a long winding road - about 5 hours by car and I believe the bus takes longer. Also it's good in a car because you can get the driver to take you round the countryside a bit to see the amazing tea plantations (on routes where the bus does not reach) and some of the fabulous villas and hotels set out in remote parts of the plantations.

Try to get to Echo point and Matupatty lake - breathtaking!

If money is no object there are some stunning lodges and hotels but not in the town itself - 5 star - sheer luxury where you could stay but you are looking at upwards of 4,000 rupees a night.

There is nothing much to do in the town.... so plan on a night or two and then move on or get out of Munnar and go walking at Top End.

Dinah

beach · Dec 18th, 2005, 11:07

The cheapest....... Go to the KSRTC bus station and catch a bus (a few services a day)

Or catch a private bus service (i beleive they start from somewhere near the Ernakulam South railway station) or the Palarivattom private bus terminal.

beach · Dec 18th, 2005, 11:11

There are a few OK hotels even in the Vadapalani area (where the studios AVM, Vijaya etc) are located.

Dec 17th, 2005, 22:30	#1
K53 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 86	Getting from Cochin to Munnar Looking for the best/ easiest/ quickest way to get from Ernakulam to Munnar. Hope someone who knows the area can help with suggestions. (I've also posted this on TT). Thanks, Kay

Dec 18th, 2005, 06:24	#2
divadino Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 80	Quickest way is probably by hiring a driver and car. It's a long winding road - about 5 hours by car and I believe the bus takes longer. Also it's good in a car because you can get the driver to take you round the countryside a bit to see the amazing tea plantations (on routes where the bus does not reach) and some of the fabulous villas and hotels set out in remote parts of the plantations. Try to get to Echo point and Matupatty lake - breathtaking! If money is no object there are some stunning lodges and hotels but not in the town itself - 5 star - sheer luxury where you could stay but you are looking at upwards of 4,000 rupees a night. There is nothing much to do in the town.... so plan on a night or two and then move on or get out of Munnar and go walking at Top End. Dinah __________________ Dynamite Dinah writes on her amazing love affair with India in a 6 week travelogue http://www.travelpod.com/members/dynamite_dinah

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Dec 18th, 2005, 11:07	#3
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,233	The cheapest....... Go to the KSRTC bus station and catch a bus (a few services a day) Or catch a private bus service (i beleive they start from somewhere near the Ernakulam South railway station) or the Palarivattom private bus terminal.

Dec 18th, 2005, 11:11	#4
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,233	There are a few OK hotels even in the Vadapalani area (where the studios AVM, Vijaya etc) are located.