Munnar travel

tsang · Jun 20th, 2009, 13:03

Hi, a whole lot of queries to all you have visted Munnar:

Which is the best time to go to Munnar?
Which would be a relatively tourist free season?
Are hotels expensive?
Which is the closest airport or train staion?
How to reach Munnar from the airport or station?
To go from Kolkata by air or train what would be the best route to take?

Thanks a lot.

suraj12345 · Jun 20th, 2009, 14:43

hi
the best season to go to munnar is sept.
Tourist free season is July
no u can find your budget hotels
Cochin/Ernakulam is the nearest airport/railwaystaion
you will get cabs and buses from cochin / Ernakulam
i think the same route cochin.
regards
suraj

theanand · Jun 20th, 2009, 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsang

Hi, a whole lot of queries to all you have visted Munnar:

Which is the best time to go to Munnar?
Which would be a relatively tourist free season?
Are hotels expensive?
Which is the closest airport or train staion?
How to reach Munnar from the airport or station?
To go from Kolkata by air or train what would be the best route to take?

Thanks a lot.

best time to visit Munnar would be between Aug and March, but the weather is usually awesome throughout the year.

Munnar is never tourist free, but in the off peak season, you will see many domestic travellers to Munnar.

Hotel rates depends on the season, sorry that I cannot give you an exact rates without knowing your luxury needs

I was in a bare basic room without hotwater for 250 Rs. in last november.

The nearest railway station is Aluva and the airport would be Cochin International Terminal (COK)

Hope that helps

tsang · Jun 21st, 2009, 00:57

Thanks a lot. If it's not choc-a-bloc with tourists that would be good enough. of course, it's not that i am against tourists I too am one, but going from a congested city like Kolkata one would like some peace and quiet for a few days.

sharan_travelcrazy · Jun 24th, 2009, 22:15

Munnar is best post-monsoon. The entire hills are covered with lush green carpets of tea plantations. Its quite a sight to behold!

mari77 · Jun 26th, 2009, 02:44

Hi, i am also looking to go to Munnar

theanand - can you let me know the name of the place you styed for 250 rupees please?

snonymous · Jun 26th, 2009, 13:44

Which is the best time to go to Munnar?
Anytime other than the rainy season and peak tourist season. Having said that, even in peak tourist season there are plenty of places you can go to that will be yours alone to enjoy. However you will not get discounted rates in hotels during peak season.

Which would be a relatively tourist free season?
Non school vacation period / Monsoons / Winters somewhat

Are hotels expensive?
Hotels, home stays, lodges etc are available at all budget ranges, with discounts offered in off season. Check hotelsinmunnar.net; keralatourism.org and the hotels section here. If you come via Coimbatore, you can stay at Maraiyur for a couple of days before coming further south to Munnar.

Which is the closest airport or train station?
Airport: Cochin Nedumbassery and Coimbatore [via Udumalpet and Marayoor]
Train: Angamaly / Aluva / Ernakulam

How to reach Munnar from the airport or station?
Depends on your budget. Taxi is the most convenient option.

To go from Kolkata by air or train what would be the best route to take?
Again, budget permitting, flight or train to Cochin or Coimbatore and surface transport thereafter.

Would'nt the Darjeeling area be similar to Munnar?

tsang · Jun 28th, 2009, 12:22

Would'nt the Darjeeling area be similar to Munnar?[/quote]

Probably, maybe even more beautiful. Never been to darjeeling in spite of living in Kolkata most of my life. What a shame! The problem is Darjeeling is quite troubled now and one does not know when one will get stranded, at least that's what I hear.

Thank you for your very detailed reply. I have developed a fascination for Munnar from whatever I have seen on the internet.

yatish123 · Jun 30th, 2009, 15:31

The best season to go to munnar is sept.
Tourist free season is July
no u can find your budget hotels
Cochin is the nearest airport/railwaystaion
you will get cabs and buses from cochin
same route cochin.
regards
yatish

obione980 · Jun 30th, 2009, 17:01

In 'tourist free' times - services are also shut down??? You don't want a sterile holiday - surely!

tsang · Jun 30th, 2009, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by obione980

In 'tourist free' times - services are also shut down??? You don't want a sterile holiday - surely!

I had mentioned 'relatively tourist free' which meant less crowded because I want a quiet holiday which need not necesarily be 'sterile'. And I don't think services are shut down anytime of the year in Munnar. At least haven't heard so.

tsang · Jun 30th, 2009, 19:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by yatish123

The best season to go to munnar is sept.
Tourist free season is July
no u can find your budget hotels
Cochin is the nearest airport/railwaystaion
you will get cabs and buses from cochin
same route cochin.
regards
yatish

Thanks, Yatish

yatish123 · Jul 1st, 2009, 12:31

yes the services will not shutdown anytime of the year in Munnar.

Jun 20th, 2009, 13:03	#1
tsang Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 27	Munnar travel Hi, a whole lot of queries to all you have visted Munnar: Which is the best time to go to Munnar? Which would be a relatively tourist free season? Are hotels expensive? Which is the closest airport or train staion? How to reach Munnar from the airport or station? To go from Kolkata by air or train what would be the best route to take? Thanks a lot.

Jun 24th, 2009, 22:15	#5
sharan_travelcrazy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 194	Munnar is best post-monsoon. The entire hills are covered with lush green carpets of tea plantations. Its quite a sight to behold! __________________ My travel tales

Jun 26th, 2009, 13:44	#7
snonymous xxx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,749	*Which is the best time to go to Munnar?* Anytime other than the rainy season and peak tourist season. Having said that, even in peak tourist season there are plenty of places you can go to that will be yours alone to enjoy. However you will not get discounted rates in hotels during peak season. *Which would be a relatively tourist free season?* Non school vacation period / Monsoons / Winters somewhat *Are hotels expensive?* Hotels, home stays, lodges etc are available at all budget ranges, with discounts offered in off season. Check hotelsinmunnar.net; keralatourism.org and the hotels section here. If you come via Coimbatore, you can stay at Maraiyur for a couple of days before coming further south to Munnar. *Which is the closest airport or train station?* Airport: Cochin Nedumbassery and Coimbatore [via Udumalpet and Marayoor] Train: Angamaly / Aluva / Ernakulam *How to reach Munnar from the airport or station?* Depends on your budget. Taxi is the most convenient option. *To go from Kolkata by air or train what would be the best route to take?* Again, budget permitting, flight or train to Cochin or Coimbatore and surface transport thereafter. Would'nt the Darjeeling area be similar to Munnar? __________________ Some of My Tall Tales at http://www.travelpod.com/members/indianature My Flickr photos at http://www.flickr.com/groups/snonymous/

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Jun 20th, 2009, 14:43	#2
suraj12345 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hubli Posts: 3	hi the best season to go to munnar is sept. Tourist free season is July no u can find your budget hotels Cochin/Ernakulam is the nearest airport/railwaystaion you will get cabs and buses from cochin / Ernakulam i think the same route cochin. regards suraj

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tsang Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 27	Thanks a lot. If it's not choc-a-bloc with tourists that would be good enough. of course, it's not that i am against tourists I too am one, but going from a congested city like Kolkata one would like some peace and quiet for a few days.

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Jun 28th, 2009, 12:22	#8
tsang Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 27	Would'nt the Darjeeling area be similar to Munnar?[/quote] Probably, maybe even more beautiful. Never been to darjeeling in spite of living in Kolkata most of my life. What a shame! The problem is Darjeeling is quite troubled now and one does not know when one will get stranded, at least that's what I hear. Thank you for your very detailed reply. I have developed a fascination for Munnar from whatever I have seen on the internet.

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yatish123 Account Closed Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: mangalore Posts: 5	The best season to go to munnar is sept. Tourist free season is July no u can find your budget hotels Cochin is the nearest airport/railwaystaion you will get cabs and buses from cochin same route cochin. regards yatish

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obione980 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 379	In 'tourist free' times - services are also shut down??? You don't want a sterile holiday - surely!

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yatish123 Account Closed Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: mangalore Posts: 5	yes the services will not shutdown anytime of the year in Munnar.