Blackberry Hills Editorial Team

Munnar has plenty of conventional hotels, but the destination is at its best when where you stay becomes part of the mountain experience. A distinctive stay might mean a cottage scattered across a steep estate, a plantation bungalow, a wellness retreat, a rustic eco-lodge or a room designed around an uninterrupted valley view. If you … Read more

Yes, you can visit Munnar during the monsoon, but whether a particular travel day is advisable depends on the actual weather and local conditions. The rainy season is one of the most atmospheric times in the high ranges, with mist, active waterfalls and intense greenery, but it also demands more flexibility than a dry-season trip. … Read more

We’re thrilled to share that Blackberry Hills Munnar Nature Resort & Spa has been awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025, placing us among the top 10% of hotels worldwide. This honour reflects the love and trust of our guests — and our team’s heartfelt commitment to crafting unforgettable stays in the heart of nature.

Munnar in the monsoon is at its most dramatic. Waterfalls strengthen, tea slopes turn intensely green and mist can move across the valleys in minutes. The trade-off is that mountain driving becomes slower and more weather-dependent. This guide focuses specifically on roads and scenic drives around Munnar during the rainy season. It is not a … Read more

Munnar is a high-range destination in Kerala shaped by tea plantations, mountain roads, Shola-grassland ecosystems, valleys and rapidly changing weather. A good trip is less about covering every attraction and more about choosing the right area to stay, allowing realistic travel time and leaving space for the landscape itself. This Munnar travel guide covers the … Read more

Munnar is best known for tea-covered hills and cool mountain weather, but the landscape also makes it one of Kerala’s most rewarding places for active outdoor experiences. The best adventures here are not necessarily extreme. They are the ones that let you move through the Western Ghats slowly enough to notice the terrain, weather, wildlife … Read more

South India offers honeymoon destinations for almost every travel style: misty hill stations, backwaters, beaches, coffee country, heritage towns and dramatic historic landscapes. The best choice depends less on which destination is most famous and more on what the two of you actually want to do together. Here are ten of the most rewarding honeymoon … Read more

Travelling to Munnar with a pet takes a little more planning than a normal hill-station holiday. Mountain roads, changing weather, steep terrain and property-specific rules all matter, so the best pet-friendly stay is not simply the one that says pets are allowed. It is the one where expectations are clear before you arrive. This guide … Read more

Munnar is one of those destinations where the journey is part of the holiday. The last stretch into the high ranges brings winding roads, tea-covered slopes, waterfalls, changing weather and long valley views. If you are driving to Munnar, the best route depends on where you start, the season and how much time you want … Read more