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Munnar

By vikas singh · Originally published September 01, 2011

KERALA, INDIA / A PHOTO JOURNAL

Water, trees, and hills beneath changing skies.
A few frames from Munnar.

16 photographsSelect a frame to explore
Tall trees framing a lake and green hills near MunnarWater droplets on a bright pink flowerUpright pink flower among long green leavesGreen hillside above a broad lake near MunnarDark clouds over a quiet mountain lakePale pink flowers with yellow centresLakeside trees below a distant flat-topped ridgeSmall covered boat beneath storm clouds on a lakeSlender tree trunks beside still lake waterLow clouds wrapped around hills beyond a lakeCloud-covered mountains across rippled lake waterBoats at the shaded edge of a mountain lakeBroken tree stump in shallow lakeside waterVisitors and lakeside stalls beneath a spreading treeWhite waterfall descending through dense green vegetationBlue-grey clouds above a tree-framed lake

Munnar, Kerala: plan a photo visit

Lake edges, tall trees and cloud-softened hills give this photo journal its rhythm. Build a short Munnar stay around one road direction at a time, with room for rain and slow hill travel.

Suggested time: two days. Open destination map

Key sights and photo ideas
  • Mattupetty — Look for water, wooded shores and layered hills.
  • Tea Museum — Add context to the tea landscape and a useful indoor stop.
  • Eravikulam National Park — Consider a separate outing after checking current entry arrangements.
A suggested itinerary
  1. Day 1: settle into Munnar and choose a tea-related visit, followed by a short town walk.
  2. Day 2: choose Mattupetty or the national park as the main excursion; allow lunch, queues and road travel.
Travel and photography tips
  • Do not enter working tea fields without permission.
  • Carry a rain cover and use tree trunks to frame a cloudy lake scene.
  • Confirm park access before departure; photographs do not establish current opening conditions.

Photographs by Vikas. Original post: 2011-09-01; the publication date is not a confirmed visit date. This suggested route is researched planning advice, not a record of the original trip. Sources checked 2026-10-10: keralatourism.org, keralatourism.org. Check current access and booking details before travelling.

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