Distance : 589 km
Estimated Time : 12 hours
Chennai to munnar is a very popular route for tourists. People who have visited Munnar describe it as "Tea Gardens, Lakes and Pretty little hill-station". Famous for its tea estates, various shades of green, blankets of mist and craggy peaks, Munnar is aptly known as the 'Kashmir of South India'.
"If Kerala is God's own country, Munnar rightfully deserves to be called God's very abode here"
Munnar is divided into Old Munnar, where the tourist information office is, and Munnar, where the bus station and most guest houses are located. The Eravikulam National Park, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary and tea plantations are its major attractions. Perched at an altitude of 1600 metres in the Western Ghats and Situated on the banks of three rivers- Madupetti, Nallathanni and Periavaru, Munnar is also blessed with natural view-points apart from the tea-plantations. September to March is the best time to visit Munnar because of pleasant weather. Summers (April - June) are a little warm, but one can still visit Munnar during this season although monsoons should be avoided as the area experiences heavy rainfall.
Taxi from Chennai to Munnar is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chennai to Munnar by car is well connected through Grand Southern Trunk road and is very convenient and comfortable ride. Chennai to Munnar distance is 589 Km and is 12 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are:
Ramapuram - Famous for Arasamaram Temple
Mahabalipuram - intricately carved temples and rock-cut caves
Neyveli - A fertile land with beautiful landscape make this unique town a must visit.
Puducherry - Also known as White Town, is dotted with charming mustard- yellow colonial structures with Bougainvillaea laden walls.
Perambalur - Rajankudi Fort,National Fossil Wood Park etc.
Tiruchirappalli - Will enthralls you with its temples and churches
Dindigul - Land of Rocks and Tannery
Kodaikanal - Granite cliffs, forested valleys, lakes, waterfalls and grassy hills
You can plan to include them in your itinerary. With CabBazar, you can customize the itinerary as per your choice and enjoy the trip to fullest.
Tourist Attractions
Mattupetty Dam
Kundala Lake
Top Station
Matupetty Dairy Farm
Echo Point
Eravikulam National Park
Tea Museum
Attukad Waterfalls
Lakkom Waterfalls
Blossom International Park
Pothamedu View Point
Marayoor Dolmens
Anamudi
Lochkart Gap
Cheeyapara Waterfalls
Life of Pi Church
Meesapulimala
Taxi Options
Being an Aggregator, CabBazar provides you enormous car options for your Chennai to Munnar taxi booking. You can mention your specific preference, if any, while raising a taxi booking request. Our partnered taxi services providers have various cars available with them for Chennai to Munnar taxi service. At high level, we classify taxi in below four categories :
Chennai to Munnar Taxi Prices
Vehicle Type | Model | Capacity | Per Km Rate |
---|---|---|---|
Hatchback | Wagon-R, Indica or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
Sedan | Dzire, Etios or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
SUV | Xylo, Ertiga or similar | 6 seater | Rs. 12.5 |
Assured Innova | Innova, Innova Crysta | 6 seater | Rs. 13.5 |
Taxi Fare
CabBazar is committed to keep the pricing as simple and clear as possible. So, we provide one price for your Chennai to Munnar taxi which covers a specified maximum kilometer and maximum days. So, you know upfront how much taxi is going to cost you and plan your budget well.
The prices are dynamic and transparent and give a win-win deal for both you and our partnered taxi services providers. You can choose car as per your preference.
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