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Munnar region of Kerala popularly known as 'Kashmir of South' well known for its green vegetation, scenic beauty and pleasant climate. The location of the region is away from the busy cities. It attracts a lot of tourist from different parts of the country and also from abroad. The major tourism activities of the region are exploring the tea plantations, visiting the agricultural farms, visiting the tea museum, trekking, boating and enjoying the beauty of waterfalls. The winter season vegetable farms are the major source of income for the farmers of the region. They can raise an additional source of income by integrating tourism in to their farms without making much additional investment. Local community of the region is also benefited from the farm tourism activities in the locality, as it provides employment, income and reduce the need for migration. This paper aims to explore the economic impact of farm tourism on the local communities in Munnar.