Chalona munnar
Chalona munnar
226 RGQ, Anachal, Kerala 685565, India
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Complete Route, Pit-Stop & Transit Guide: Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar, Munnar (2026 Official Guide, Reviews, Tariff & Comparison)

Complete Route, Pit-Stop & Transit Guide: Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar, Munnar — Chalona munnar, Munnar
Chalona munnar · Munnar, Kerala From INR 3,500/night
At-a-Glance Summary

Key Takeaway: Travelling from Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar (226 RGQ, Anachal, Kerala 685565, India, Munnar, Kerala, 685565) covers 476 km via Salem – Udumalaipettai – Marayoor · 495 km via Theni – Bodimettu (8 hrs 30 mins – 9 hrs 15 mins) via Bengaluru → Hosur → Salem → Avinashi/Dharapuram → Udumalaipettai → Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary → Marayoor → Munnar → Chinnakanal (NH44 & SH17). Bengaluru road-trippers have two extraordinary choices: (1) The classic wildlife & sandalwood forest drive via Udumalaipettai, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakkam Waterfalls, and Eravikulam (SH17), or (2) The high-speed 4-lane NH44 corridor via Salem – Dindigul – Theni – Bodimettu Ghat (NH85), which climbs wide, freshly widened hairpin bends and arrives directly at Chinnakanal first without entering Munnar town!

Planning your journey from Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Munnar? The recommended corridor (Bengaluru → Hosur → Salem → Avinashi/Dharapuram → Udumalaipettai → Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary → Marayoor → Munnar → Chinnakanal (NH44 & SH17)) covers 476 km via Salem – Udumalaipettai – Marayoor · 495 km via Theni – Bodimettu in approximately 8 hrs 30 mins – 9 hrs 15 mins. Best departure window: 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM from Electronic City / Silk Board to clear Attibele toll in 20 minutes and enter Chinnar forest checkpost well before 4:00 PM. Bengaluru road-trippers have two extraordinary choices: (1) The classic wildlife & sandalwood forest drive via Udumalaipettai, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakkam Waterfalls, and Eravikulam (SH17), or (2) The high-speed 4-lane NH44 corridor via Salem – Dindigul – Theni – Bodimettu Ghat (NH85), which climbs wide, freshly widened hairpin bends and arrives directly at Chinnakanal first without entering Munnar town! Once you arrive at Chalona munnar, enjoy comfortable check-in, on-site parking, and direct rates (INR 3,500/night) on https://bookmystay.io/Chalonamunnar.

Guest Rating
4.8/5 (58 reviews)
Rooms & Suites
3 Categories (3 Categories)
Check-In / Out
2:00 PM / 11:00 AM
Direct Tariff
From INR 3,500/night

About Chalona munnar — Official Property Overview

Welcome to Chalona Munnar, a charming resort located in Anachal, Kerala, India. Our property offers a range of amenities including a kitchen, WiFi, restaurant/cafe, parking, and luggage cart. We cater to families with baby-friendly facilities and provide power backup, a garden, and doctor on call. Enjoy our 24-hour lobby, CCTV security, and kids play area. Relax in our lawn, seating area, or couple-friendly accommodations. Wake up to a delicious breakfast, with free parking and mobile NFC for added convenience. Nearby landmarks include Tea Gardens, Echo Point, and Mattupetty Dam.

Chalona munnar Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar (Munnar) — Road Trip, Route Map, Pit Stops & Transit Guide (476 km via Salem – Udumalaipettai – Marayoor · 495 km via Theni – Bodimettu) Gallery Photo 2
Chalona munnar Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar (Munnar) — Road Trip, Route Map, Pit Stops & Transit Guide (476 km via Salem – Udumalaipettai – Marayoor · 495 km via Theni – Bodimettu) Gallery Photo 3
Chalona munnar Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar (Munnar) — Road Trip, Route Map, Pit Stops & Transit Guide (476 km via Salem – Udumalaipettai – Marayoor · 495 km via Theni – Bodimettu) Gallery Photo 4

Munnar Comparison: Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar (Munnar) — Road Trip, Route Map, Pit Stops & Transit Guide (476 km via Salem – Udumalaipettai – Marayoor · 495 km via Theni – Bodimettu) (2026)

Rank Property Location Guest Rating Highlights Direct Tariff
★ #1 (Top Pick) Chalona munnar 226 RGQ, Anachal, Kerala 685565, India 4.8/5 (58 reviews) Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar (Munnar) — Road Trip, Route Map, Pit Stops & Transit Guide (476 km via Salem – Udumalaipettai – Marayoor · 495 km via Theni – Bodimettu) · Official Best Rate Guarantee · Zero OTA Fees From INR 3,500/night →
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What Real Guests Say About Chalona munnar

★ 4.8/5
58 Verified Reviews
Google Guest Feedback
Guest-Mented Hospitality Team: Verified reviewers frequently commend Jesbin, Safir and the on-ground resort team for personalized care, dining service, and guided activities.
Pratik Potdar
Pratik Potdar
Verified Google Guest · Jan 2024
★★★★★ 5/5

“We stayed there in a tree house for one day. Nobody except us was there in the 2nd Week of Jan. It was very peaceful there in the vicinity of nature. Early morning bird sounds were awesome. Rooms are little small though, breakfast was awesome. Mr. Safir took great care.”

Guest photo 1 by Pratik Potdar at Chalona munnarGuest photo 2 by Pratik Potdar at Chalona munnarGuest photo 3 by Pratik Potdar at Chalona munnar
eric magura
eric magura
Verified Google Guest · Dec 2025
★★★★★ 5/5

“A pleasantly quiet place with a comfortable bed and a great view. Jesbin took very good care of us, thank you so much.”

Guest photo 1 by eric magura at Chalona munnar
Jatin Chadha
Jatin Chadha
Verified Google Guest · Jun 2025
★★★★★ 5/5

“Clean place, good service and awesome location and view. Loved the place and service ❤️”

MEHULI BHADRA
MEHULI BHADRA
Verified Google Guest · May 2025
★★★★★ 5/5

“Ensure to not miss haulting at Chalona Resort Munnar even if for a day. Its a beautiful experience with amazing hospitality. The staff is very cooperative. An infinity pool with picturesque view. The tent stays are quite a thrilling experience! Overall 10/10 recommended.”

Alwin Sunny
Alwin Sunny
Verified Google Guest · Oct 2024
★★★★★ 5/5

“Super place for stay in munar. Very good views infront of the rooms.homely food. Staffs behaviour also very good. Mainly the resorts manager jesbi was nice.Go with your family, couples, and bachelor's entertainment also available.”

Deepa Jothi
Deepa Jothi
Verified Google Guest · May 2025
★★★★★ 5/5

“We enjoyed natural scenic view from our African safari tent stay for two days, enjoyed swimming pool, rainy weather and food. Thank you for the memorable experience.”

Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar — Complete Highway Route, Distance & Pit-Stop Guide

Verified route intelligence from Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar (226 RGQ, Anachal, Kerala 685565, India, Munnar, Kerala, 685565) · GPS: 10.0113226, 77.0419804.

Road Distance
476 km via Salem – Udumalaipettai – Marayoor · 495 km via Theni – Bodimettu
Driving Duration
8 hrs 30 mins – 9 hrs 15 mins
Highway Corridor
Bengaluru → Hosur → Salem → Avinashi/Dharapuram → Udumalaipettai → Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary → Marayoor → Munnar → Chinnakanal (NH44 & SH17)
Ideal Departure
4:30 AM – 5:30 AM from Electronic City / Silk Board to clear Attibele toll in 20 minutes and enter Chinnar forest checkpost well before 4:00 PM
Navigation & Ghat Entry Tip: Bengaluru road-trippers have two extraordinary choices: (1) The classic wildlife & sandalwood forest drive via Udumalaipettai, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakkam Waterfalls, and Eravikulam (SH17), or (2) The high-speed 4-lane NH44 corridor via Salem – Dindigul – Theni – Bodimettu Ghat (NH85), which climbs wide, freshly widened hairpin bends and arrives directly at Chinnakanal first without entering Munnar town!

Step-by-Step Highway Waypoints, Ghat Checkpoints & Recommended Pit-Stops

Leg 1 · 135 km (2 hrs) 6-Lane Access-Controlled NH44 Expressway
Bengaluru (Silk Board) → Krishnagiri / Dharmapuri Breakfast Stop

Cruise effortlessly past Hosur and Shoolagiri; pull over near Krishnagiri or Thoppur for piping hot South Indian filter coffee, idli, and masala dosa while topping up your EV or fuel tank.

Facilities & Stops: Murugan Idli / Saravana Bhavan / A2B, Shell & Jio-bp Plazas, 60kW–120kW DC Fast EV Chargers, Clean Restrooms
Leg 2 · 375 km (5 hrs 30 mins) NH44 + Smooth 4-Lane/2-Lane Tamil Nadu State Highways (SH83A / NH83)
Krishnagiri → Salem → Perundurai / Dharapuram / Udumalaipettai

Fast windmill-lined plains across Kongu Nadu with zero congestion. Udumalaipettai is your ideal lunch stop and final fuel/EV top-up before entering the Anamalai – Chinnar forest belt.

Facilities & Stops: AC Highway Restaurants, Zeon & Relux EV Fast Chargers, Fuel Plazas, Tire & Service Centres
Leg 3 · 418 km (6 hrs 45 mins) Scenic SH17 Forest & Foothill Ghat Corridor (Daytime Checkpost)
Udumalaipettai → Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary → Marayoor Sandalwood Forests

Drive through natural sandalwood groves at Marayoor, spot wild deer and langurs across Chinnar, and pass sugarcane jaggery farms and Lakkam Waterfalls as the air cools down by 12°C.

Facilities & Stops: Forest Eco-Shops, Marayoor Jaggery & Spice Outlets, Lakkam Waterfall Ticket Counter
Leg 4 · 495 km (8 hrs 30 mins) NH44 to Dindigul + NH183/NH85 Widened Eastern Ghat Highway
Alternative Fast Route: Dindigul → Theni → Bodimettu Ghat → Chinnakanal Direct

If departing Bengaluru after 7:00 AM or driving an evening stretch, stay on NH44 till Dindigul and climb via Theni & Bodimettu (NH85) — wide 2-lane highway with sweeping valley views that drops you directly at Chinnakanal 18 km before Munnar town.

Facilities & Stops: 24x7 Open Highway, Bodimettu Viewpoint, Pooppara Spice Towns, Direct Resort Arrival

Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar — Multi-Modal Transit Comparison (Road, Air, Rail & Bus)

Travel Mode Primary Hub / Route Total Travel Time Est. Fare / Cost Concierge Recommendation
Self-Drive SUV / Sedan Road Trip (Most Popular) Bengaluru (NH44 via Hosur – Salem) 8 hrs 30 mins – 9 hrs Fuel + Fastag Tolls ~INR 4,200 – INR 5,500 one-way 80% of the distance is fast 4/6-lane highway; both Chinnar (daytime) and Bodimettu (all-hours) ghat climbs are scenic and well-paved.
Overnight Sleeper Bus (KSRTC Airavat / Private Volvo Multi-Axle) Majestic / Madiwala / Electronic City → Munnar / Theni 9 hrs 30 mins – 10 hrs (Overnight) INR 1,100 – INR 2,200 per berth Board at 9:30 PM in Bengaluru and wake up amidst misty tea plantations by 7:30 AM.
Direct Flight to Cochin (COK) or Coimbatore (CJB) + Scenic Cab KEMPEGOWDA (BLR) → COK (1 hr flight) or CJB (55 min flight) 1 hr flight + 3.5–4 hr cab transfer Flight INR 2,800–5,500 + Cab INR 3,500 Best option for short 2-night weekend getaways when you want to avoid 8+ hours of driving.
Overnight Express Train to Aluva (AWY) or Coimbatore (CBE) KSR Bengaluru / SMVT → Aluva (125 km) or Coimbatore (165 km) Overnight train + 3.5 hr morning cab 2AC/3AC INR 1,100 – INR 2,100 Relaxing overnight rail journey followed by a fresh morning ghat drive.

Rooms & Suites at Chalona munnar — Specifications & Rates

3 Categories
Included Direct-Booking Package Perks & Privileges
✓ Free Early Checkin Late checkout subject to availability
Luxury African Tent at Chalona munnar, Munnar INR 4,500/night
King / Twin Bed · Up to 2 Guests

Luxury African Tent

10% off on F&B 10% off on Laundry Welcome drink on Arrival

Nature Friendly Tree House Room at Chalona munnar, Munnar INR 3,500/night
King / Twin Bed · Up to 2 Guests

Nature Friendly Tree House Room

10% off on F&B 10% off on Laundry Welcome drink on Arrival

Bamboo Hut room at Chalona munnar, Munnar INR 5,000/night
King / Twin Bed · Up to 3 Guests

Bamboo Hut room

Bamboo Hut room with curated amenities and direct-booking benefits.

Room / Suite Category Area Configuration Max Occupancy Direct Starting Rate
Luxury African Tent Standard Layout King / Twin Bed Up to 2 Guests (2A + 1C) INR 4,500
Nature Friendly Tree House Room Standard Layout King / Twin Bed Up to 2 Guests (2A + 1C) INR 3,500
Bamboo Hut room Standard Layout King / Twin Bed Up to 3 Guests (3A + 1C) INR 5,000

Munnar Stay Planning Matrix: Location, Amenities & Direct Booking Guide

Essential planning reference for guests comparing Anachal accommodations, on-site amenities, and direct booking rates at Chalona munnar.

Location & Access · Anachal
Address & Nearby Landmarks

Situated at 226 RGQ, Anachal, Kerala 685565, India, Munnar, Kerala, 685565, Chalona munnar offers 3 room and suite categories and convenient access to Ramaswamy Aiyar Headworks Dam (8.6 km), Fun Forest (10.5 km), Dream Land Fun and Adventure (1.1 km), Wonder Valley Adventure and Amusement Park (2.3 km).

Amenities & Dining
Verified Property Facilities

Guests staying at Chalona munnar enjoy Kitchen, Restaurant/Cafe, Breakfast Available, Free Breakfast. Book directly on https://bookmystay.io/Chalonamunnar for verified room and rate options.

Direct Booking Value
Check-In (2:00 PM) & Direct Rates

Standard check-in starts at 2:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Direct reservations start from INR 3,500/night with instant confirmation and zero OTA convenience fees.

Recommended 3-Day / 2-Night Experience Itinerary at Chalona munnar

Curated around Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar (Munnar) — Road Trip, Route Map, Pit Stops & Transit Guide (476 km via Salem – Udumalaipettai – Marayoor · 495 km via Theni – Bodimettu) and verified on-site facilities in Munnar.

Day 1 · Arrival & Evening Unwind
Check-In, Landscaped Lawn Stroll & Evening Unwind

Check in from 2:00 PM at Chalona munnar. Settle into your room and the landscaped property grounds, and enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant.

Day 2 · Signature Feeder-City Road-Trip & Transit Guides Day
Local Sightseeing in Munnar & Property Leisure

Visit nearby highlights including Ramaswamy Aiyar Headworks Dam, Fun Forest, Dream Land Fun and Adventure. Return to Chalona munnar.

Day 3 · Morning Leisure & Departure
Morning Breakfast & Smooth Check-Out

Enjoy breakfast at Chalona munnar, complete check-out by 11:00 AM.

On-Site Amenities & Proximity Guide — Chalona munnar

Verified On-Site Amenities & Facilities (22)

✓ Kitchen✓ WiFi✓ Restaurant/Cafe✓ Parking✓ Luggage Cart✓ Baby Friendly✓ Power Backup✓ Garden✓ Doctor on call✓ Electric Adapters✓ Ticket/Tour assistance✓ 24h Lobby✓ Security Camera✓ Kids play area✓ Lawn✓ Seating Area✓ Couple Friendly✓ Wake up call✓ Breakfast Available✓ Free Breakfast✓ Free parking✓ Mobile NFC

Nearby Landmarks, Dining & Points of Interest

Ramaswamy Aiyar Headworks Dam
Landmark
8.6 km
Fun Forest
Landmark
10.5 km
Dream Land Fun and Adventure
Landmark
1.1 km
Wonder Valley Adventure and Amusement Park
Landmark
2.3 km
Chunayamakkal WaterFalls Munnar
Landmark
4.8 km
Anayirangal Dam & Reservoir Viewpoint
Landmark
1.1 km
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate & Sunrise Safari Base (Suryanelli)
Landmark
4.5 km
Lockhart Gap Viewpoint & Lockhart Tea Museum
Landmark
7.5 km

House Rules, Booking Policies & Stay Essentials

  • •Standard Check-In: 2:00 PM · Standard Check-Out: 11:00 AM
  • •If cancelled within 7 days prior to check-in, 50% of total amount will be deducted.
  • •Pets are not allowed
  • •Smoking not allowed
  • •Standard Check-in: 2:00 PM | Standard Check-out: 11:00 AM

Optional Add-Ons & Pet / Special Stay Guidelines

Jeep Safari INR 3,000

Jeep Safari off-road to chunayan makkal falls,ponmudi dam,150 years old Hanging bridge,nadukani view point,Kalumani View point,Ripple water falls,Eco point,Picnic point,Shooting Point

Verified Property Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions — Chalona munnar

Q1. What is the best route and travel time from Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar in Munnar?

The best route from Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Chalona munnar (Munnar) is via Bengaluru → Hosur → Salem → Avinashi/Dharapuram → Udumalaipettai → Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary → Marayoor → Munnar → Chinnakanal (NH44 & SH17), covering 476 km via Salem – Udumalaipettai – Marayoor · 495 km via Theni – Bodimettu in 8 hrs 30 mins – 9 hrs 15 mins. Bengaluru road-trippers have two extraordinary choices: (1) The classic wildlife & sandalwood forest drive via Udumalaipettai, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, Lakkam Waterfalls, and Eravikulam (SH17), or (2) The high-speed 4-lane NH44 corridor via Salem – Dindigul – Theni – Bodimettu Ghat (NH85), which climbs wide, freshly widened hairpin bends and arrives directly at Chinnakanal first without entering Munnar town! Book your stay directly at https://bookmystay.io/Chalonamunnar.

Q2. Are there any restaurants on-site?

Yes, we have a restaurant on-site that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Q3. Are pets allowed at your hotel?

No pets are not allowed as per our policy

Q4. Do you offer shuttle service to and from the airport?

No, Cabs can be arrange with additional Charges

Q5. Do you have a pool or fitness center on-site?

No

Q6. Are there any special deals or packages available?

Yes, we offer a variety of special deals and packages that can be found on our website or by speaking with our reservation team.

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