How busy are Munnar/Marayoor in Late December?

nekobus · Nov 19th, 2007, 20:19

Wondering if anyone can advise - planning to visit Munnar/Marayoor around 20th December, are hotels likely to be booked up around this time?
I'd generally prefer to keep my journey flexible, but have found some places are booking up fast (e.g. Cochin). But then it's peak tourist season there, I presume in the hills the lower temperature will mean it's quieter at this time?

Thanks

Nick-H · Nov 19th, 2007, 20:29

I think your presumption is wrong, I'm afraid.

Peak season for all of South India.

Figure that very many of those people booking up the Kochi hotels will be including hill station(s) in a tour.

My theory, anyway....

nekobus · Nov 19th, 2007, 20:37

Thanks Nick,

My presumptions seem to be wrong a lot when it comes to India... I should just get used to it I suppose.

Planning things too thoroughly in advance makes me nervous, but then so does arriving after a long journey and there being nowhere to stay.
I'll get booking...

Mano · Nov 19th, 2007, 20:38

Munnar will be cold in December (according to us Indians :P). Day time temparature will be around 15 C. Night time may be around 8 or 10C. So not much Indians visiting in December and January.
Munnar has got lot of Hotels and resorts in recent times, so its easy for you to get a Hotel there in Winter. (Also you can bargain on the rates)
Marayoor will be better, but not much tourists here. Also few Hotels only there to stay. (But a nice Place, Snadalwood reservoir of Kerala)

(I am a native of Udumalpet, which is about 80 kms from Munnar and about 40 Kms from Marayoor. Now I live in Chennai)

nekobus · Nov 19th, 2007, 20:43

15C doesn't sound too bad compared to London at the moment...

I really like the sound of Marayoor from what I've read. Not many tourists is good.

Mano · Nov 19th, 2007, 20:48

Yes, Marayoor is like small village. You can have small trecks from there. This Place is mostly surrounded by Sandalwood forest.

Nick-H · Nov 19th, 2007, 21:53

Local information: better than my theories!

ashokm · Nov 20th, 2007, 18:47

Mano, any recommendations on where to stay in Munnar / Marayoor? Apologies if this has been asked many times in the past. I will be in Kerala, next week and hopefully in Munnar the week after. I haven't booked anything yet and starting to get wee bit nervous now..!

dhans · Nov 21st, 2007, 01:32

Munnar is fine, even if you turn up around X-mas you'll find something. We stayyes\d at Tea Count; excellent. Read our report by following the link below.

Have Fun,

Hans

vandy · Nov 21st, 2007, 05:06

Hi there, Member kalbarri has spent time in Marayoor, pretty sure she can reccomend place to stay.I intend checking out Marayoor on my next visit,so your feedback will be most welcome.

Happy Travels

vandy

liaron · Nov 21st, 2007, 05:43

My wife and I are planning on Marayoor around 20th Dec, but have had no luck making reservations over the net. I'd love to hear if anyone has success with that although Dhans post is reassuring!

Mano · Nov 21st, 2007, 23:44

Marayoor is a small village, so it may not be possible to book hotels over net.

December, January is winter time here, so no local tourists. It means not crowded. You can get hotels on arrival.

Mano · Nov 21st, 2007, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashokm

Mano, any recommendations on where to stay in Munnar / Marayoor? Apologies if this has been asked many times in the past. I will be in Kerala, next week and hopefully in Munnar the week after. I haven't booked anything yet and starting to get wee bit nervous now..!

I dont have any particular recommedation. You can check the hotels on arrival and chose the one you like. (as it wont be crowded)
You may try to stay in sterling resorts or Mahindra Club. Its not in the Munnar town itself, but they are located in beatifull places.

kalbarri · Nov 26th, 2007, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by liaron

My wife and I are planning on Marayoor around 20th Dec, but have had no luck making reservations over the net. I'd love to hear if anyone has success with that although Dhans post is reassuring!

MARAYOOR TOURIST HOME., COIMBATORE RD 04865-252231 manager is INDRAJITH. very cheap accommodation with great views from the roof. there are a few other hotels around but you will be well looked after and indrajith can arrange someone to drive you to the park for trekking. there are some nice things to see around this pleasant town. it is my favourite spot in kerala.
have a look at MARAYOOR on wikipedia. lovely description on there and it told me about things that i didn't know were in the area..so, i will just have to go back, won't i?!
the hotel is a few minutes walk from bus stand. the bus from munnar goes past it.
didn't find a great restaurant there, though. they may have a better cook at the hotel restaurant, by now. let us know how you fare.

Nov 19th, 2007, 20:19	#1
nekobus Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london Posts: 38	How busy are Munnar/Marayoor in Late December? Wondering if anyone can advise - planning to visit Munnar/Marayoor around 20th December, are hotels likely to be booked up around this time? I'd generally prefer to keep my journey flexible, but have found some places are booking up fast (e.g. Cochin). But then it's peak tourist season there, I presume in the hills the lower temperature will mean it's quieter at this time? Thanks

Nov 19th, 2007, 20:29	#2
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,701	I think your presumption is wrong, I'm afraid. Peak season for all of South India. Figure that very many of those people booking up the Kochi hotels will be including hill station(s) in a tour. My theory, anyway.... __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Nov 21st, 2007, 01:32	#9
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,588	Munnar is fine, even if you turn up around X-mas you'll find something. We stayyes\d at Tea Count; excellent. Read our report by following the link below. Have Fun, Hans __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

Nov 21st, 2007, 05:06	#10
vandy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: perth-australia Posts: 742	Kerala Hi there, Member kalbarri has spent time in Marayoor, pretty sure she can reccomend place to stay.I intend checking out Marayoor on my next visit,so your feedback will be most welcome. Happy Travels vandy

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Nov 19th, 2007, 20:37	#3
nekobus Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london Posts: 38	Thanks Nick, My presumptions seem to be wrong a lot when it comes to India... I should just get used to it I suppose. Planning things too thoroughly in advance makes me nervous, but then so does arriving after a long journey and there being nowhere to stay. I'll get booking...

Nov 19th, 2007, 20:38	#4
Mano Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 18	Munnar will be cold in December (according to us Indians :P). Day time temparature will be around 15 C. Night time may be around 8 or 10C. So not much Indians visiting in December and January. Munnar has got lot of Hotels and resorts in recent times, so its easy for you to get a Hotel there in Winter. (Also you can bargain on the rates) Marayoor will be better, but not much tourists here. Also few Hotels only there to stay. (But a nice Place, Snadalwood reservoir of Kerala) (I am a native of Udumalpet, which is about 80 kms from Munnar and about 40 Kms from Marayoor. Now I live in Chennai)

Nov 19th, 2007, 20:43	#5
nekobus Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: london Posts: 38	15C doesn't sound too bad compared to London at the moment... I really like the sound of Marayoor from what I've read. Not many tourists is good.

Nov 19th, 2007, 20:48	#6
Mano Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 18	Yes, Marayoor is like small village. You can have small trecks from there. This Place is mostly surrounded by Sandalwood forest.

Nov 19th, 2007, 21:53	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,701	Local information: better than my theories!

Nov 20th, 2007, 18:47	#8
ashokm Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 48	Mano, any recommendations on where to stay in Munnar / Marayoor? Apologies if this has been asked many times in the past. I will be in Kerala, next week and hopefully in Munnar the week after. I haven't booked anything yet and starting to get wee bit nervous now..!

Nov 21st, 2007, 05:43	#11
liaron Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new zealand Posts: 4	My wife and I are planning on Marayoor around 20th Dec, but have had no luck making reservations over the net. I'd love to hear if anyone has success with that although Dhans post is reassuring!

Nov 21st, 2007, 23:44	#12
Mano Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 18	Marayoor is a small village, so it may not be possible to book hotels over net. December, January is winter time here, so no local tourists. It means not crowded. You can get hotels on arrival.

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