Munnar & the Western Ghats
Kerala's Tea-Carpet Hills
Cool, rolling tea estates and misty peaks in the Western Ghats.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Munnar & the Western Ghats.
Endless emerald tea plantations to wander.
Cool mountain climate and waterfalls.
Spice gardens and a tea museum.
Wildlife at Eravikulam (Nilgiri tahr).
The hill escape from Kerala's heat.
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Munnar is Kerala lifted into the clouds — wave after wave of emerald tea terraces, cool air, and misty peaks in the Western Ghats. A restful highland counterpart to the backwaters below.
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Munnar & the Western Ghats
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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