Munnar : It is one of the world's tea growing estates at a height of 1524 m. The hill station is an ideal retreat with delightful surroundings and crisp mountain air. he attractions include Tata tea museum (Rs 50), Christ church (1910) with fine stained glass and the inside brass plaques honour the memory of tea planters.

DTPC conducts full day tour to Chinnar wildlife sanctuary (home to deer, leopards, elephants and endangered grizzled giant squirrel. Trekking and tree house stays are available inside the sanctuary, 60 km) at Rs 300 and Tea valley tour covering Echo point, top station (32 km , four daily buses, spectacular views of Western Ghats) and Eravikulam national park (16 km from Munnar is the home to the rare Nilgiri tahr - a type of mountain goat. Season Sep to May.). They organise full day, two to four day trek around Munnar. Kochi (Rs 70, 130 km, 4.5 hour by bus).

Anamudi, highest peak on Sahyadris is 20 km from the town. Mattupetty dam is on the way, 10 km from Munnar.

Thattekkad bird sanctuary : The 25 sq km park is a home to over 270 species, including Malabar grey hornbills, parakeets and rare Sri Lankan frog mouth and rose billed roller. It is 15 km from Kothamangalam. Kothamangalam is on the Kochi - Munnar road.