How to Reach Kochi to Munnar.

Flanked by Arabian Sea on west and Western Ghats on east, Kochi is situated on the south-west coast of Indian Peninsula. Kochi has a very long history. The Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch, and Portuguese have left indelible marks on the history and development of this port city.
Sir Robert Bristow, a British engineer, was the founder of Kochi Port. Sir Bristow created the biggest man-made island in India, now known as the Wellington Island, and a port was set up there.

The Dutch Palace in Bolghatty Island, Mattancherry Palace and Hill Palace are among the star attractions in Kochi. The Kerala Tourism Development Corporation has converted Dutch Palace into a hotel. Similarly, Hill Palace has been transformed into a museum. This monument was earlier the residence of Kochi kings. Some mural paintings are on display in Mattancherry Palace.
Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church and Vasco House stand as testimony of Kochi's connection with Portuguese and Vasco da Gama. Kochi has several popular beaches like Fort Kochi beach and Cherai beach.

The distance from Kochi to Munnar, a hill station (also in Kerala), is nearly 125 km. This distance can be covered only by road. Taxi services are available from Kochi to Munnar which might cost around Rs. 2750. Taxi services are also available from Kochi Airport (Nedumbassery) to Munnar, which cost around Rs.3000.
The drive by car from Kochi to Munnar takes nearly three hours and 30 minutes. The road is smooth (NH 49), but it is narrow, twisty and curvy. Kothamangalam is on the way. It is 80 km away from Munnar. Between Kothamangalam and the next town 'Adimali', the drive is through a natural forest. There are many waterfalls on the way. Munnar is just 30 km from Adimali but it takes almost an hour to reach the hill station. Kerala State Transport Corporation operates regular bus services from Kochi to Munnar.

Munnar was earlier the summer resort of Britishers. Munnar is still dotted with many bungalows which Britishers used in those days. The word Munnar in local dialect meant three rivers. Three rivers - Matupetty, Nallathanni and Periavaru - pass through the hill station.

Munnar, situated at an altitude of 1500 metres to 2700 metres, has several tourist destinations like waterfalls, rivulets, winding lines and sprawling tea plantations. Tourist destinations in Munnar included Eravikulam National Park, Matupetty Lake and Chinnakanal and Atukkad Waterfalls. Munnar is the land of the unique blue flower Neelakurinji. The flower blooms only once in 12 years. Next blooming of the flower is expected in 2018. All types of accommodation, luxury, mid-range and budget, are available in Munnar. Best time to visit Munnar is from August to March. The summer months of April and May are also pleasant.