The festivals in the mesmerizing city of Munnar are the time of full excitement and enjoyment. Some of the major festivals celebrated here are:
- Attukal Pongala – This is a festival in which the females assemble together to make offerings to God in temples. They cook puddings for the goddess of Attukal Temple.
- Onam- The festival of Onam brings more vivacity to the enticing city of Munnar. The festivals lasts for about 10 days. People rejoice this festival with singing and dancing. This harvest festival is celebrated for the salutation of the legendary king Mahabali. The most exhilarating characteristic of the festival of Onam is the snake boat races held at several places on the palm-fringed lagoons.
- Thrissur Pooram Festival – Another famous festival celebrated on the land of Munnar is the festival of Thrissur Pooram. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and show in the months of May/June. It is a colossal show with about thirty caparisoned elephants garlanded with gold ornaments
