Sandalwood forest
Protected natural sandalwood; entry rules apply.
Dolmens · Sandalwood · Jaggery
Marayoor Taxi From Munnar
A day trip into the drier side of the Western Ghats, with dolmens, sandalwood forest and jaggery.
DolmensSandalwood~40 km
01 / Quick answers
Marayoor, in short.
What is Marayoor known for?
Natural sandalwood forest, Iron Age dolmens and traditional jaggery.
How far from Munnar?
About 40 km, a half-day or full-day trip.
What else is nearby?
Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is about 2 km away.
Best season?
Cooler months are comfortable; the area is drier than misty Munnar.
02 / What to see
Marayoor highlights.
Dolmens
Muniyaras: ancient stone burial chambers.
Ezhuthu Guha
Rock paintings at Attala.
Thoovanam
Forest waterfall near Chinnar.
Jaggery
Local jaggery-making is a roadside sight.
03 / Plan
A day shape.
Morning
Drive from Munnar towards Marayoor with a stop for views.
Mid-day
Dolmens and the sandalwood area.
Afternoon
Chinnar or Thoovanam if you want wildlife and forest walks.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
About 40 km.
Sandalwood forest, dolmens and jaggery.
Yes, Chinnar is about 2 km away.
A half-day to a full day.
Marayoor is drier than Munnar, so some travellers shift here during the rains.
Entry depends on forest rules; your driver can guide you to open areas.
See the Coimbatore and Chinnar sightseeing route page.
Yes, a day taxi works well.
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