A former retreat for the British rulers, Munnar is a lush green hill station in the southern state of Kerala. Covered in tea plantations, Munnar is home to the beautiful jaw dropping Lakkam Waterfalls. A road trip to Munnar from Hyderabad takes 19 hours, while a flight is the quickest and most preferred option taking about 1 hour 45 minutes to Kochi after which the drive to Munnar takes about four hours.
Multiple flights operate between Hyderabad and Kochi. The flights are the most preferred way to travel as they are quick and not exhausting. Indigo, Go Air and Air Asia are the airlines that operate regularly on this route. From Kochi, Munnar is about four hours away by road.
Travelling to Munnar is always pleasing and exciting. The road journey from Hyderabad is long and can get hectic. The trip takes about 19 hours and covers a distance of approximately 1050 kms.
Approximate Travel Time: 19 Hours Approximate Taxi Fare: INR 10000 Car Rentals In Mumbai: Savaari Car Rentals Private Limited, Outstation Cab Service Hyderabad, Rent A Car In Hyderabad.
Route 1 : Via NH 44
Distance: 1052 Kms Time: 19 Hours
Sights on the way: Golconda Fort, Charminar, Hussain Sagar, Prashanthi Nilayam, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultans Summer Palace, Thindal Murugan Temple, Arulmigu Sangameshwarar Temple, Vellode Birds Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam.
Eating options: Yousufain Hotel, Golconda Zeeshan Cafe, Lalbagh Grand Restaurant, Sree Krishna Cafe, Lake View Cafe & Restaurant.
Route 2: Via NH 44 and Munnar Udumalpet Rd
Distance: 1028 Kms Time: 20 Hours
Sights on the way: Golconda Fort, Charminar, Hussain Sagar, Prashanthi Nilayam, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Cubbon Park, Bangalore Palace, Tipu Sultans Summer Palace, Mattupetty Dam.
Eating Options: Yousufain Hotel, Golconda Zeeshan Cafe, Lalbagh Grand Restaurant, Lake View Cafe & Restaurant.
3. Hyderabad to Munnar by Bus
A bus option is also available between the two cities and the journey takes about 27 hours, and hence we do not suggest it.
Route Operator: Kerala State Road Transport Corporation
Starting Point: Hyderabad Terminating Point: Munnar Travel time: 27 Hours Distance : 1185 Kms Frequency: Two times a day Ticket cost: INR 1800
4. Hyderabad to Munnar by Train and Taxi
This journey combination takes the same time as the bus, however a train journey is much more comfortable than a bus route on bumpy road.