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Kerala Munnar Tour

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OVERVIEW

Munnar, nestled at 1,600 metres in the Western Ghats of Kerala, is a landscape of rolling tea estates, mist-draped mountains, and cascading waterfalls. Once the summer retreat of the British Raj's planters, Munnar today combines its colonial heritage with the natural grandeur of the highest tea-growing region in India. The journey from Kochi through Thekkady's spice gardens and wildlife reserve to Munnar's heights reveals the extraordinary ecological richness of Kerala's hill country.

Tour Highlights

Top Station

Sunrise over Munnar tea estates at Top Station viewpoint

Tea Factory Tour

Tea factory tour — from leaf to cup

Eravikulam National Park

Eravikulam National Park and Nilgiri Tahr sightings

Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point

Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and spice plantation near Thekkady

Attukal & Cheeyappara Waterfalls

Attukal and Cheeyappara waterfalls en route

Itinerary
DAY-WISE ITINERARY
Arrive Kochi airport. Quick visit to Fort Kochi Chinese fishing nets. Drive to Thekkady / Periyar. Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary for boat ride on Periyar Lake — elephant, bison, deer sightings. Spice plantation tour. Overnight Thekkady.
Morning spice market visit. Drive to Munnar via the scenic Ghats — stop at Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara Falls. Arrive Munnar by afternoon. Check in. Evening walk through town and visit the Tea Museum. Overnight Munnar.
Sunrise at Top Station (32 km) — views into Tamil Nadu and the highest viewpoint in Munnar district. Visit Eravikulam National Park — Nilgiri Tahr on rocky outcrops (morning). Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point for lake scenery. Afternoon tea factory tour with tasting session. Overnight Munnar.
Drive down from Munnar to Kochi (130 km). En-route photo stops at tea estates. Arrive Kochi for departure. Tour concludes at Kochi airport.

Inclusions

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • 3 nights accommodation (Thekkady 1N, Munnar 2N)
  • Periyar boat ride
  • Tea factory entry
  • All toll, parking & driver allowances
  • Bottled water throughout

Exclusions

  • Flights to/from Kochi
  • Meals and beverages
  • Eravikulam National Park entry fee
  • Personal shopping and tips
  • Optional spice plantation activity fees

BEST TIME TO VISIT

September to May. October to February is peak — clear skies and pleasant temperatures. Avoid June–August (heavy monsoon on Ghats — roads risky).

THINGS TO CARRY

  • Light cotton and one warm layer for Munnar evenings
  • Rain jacket (Sep–Nov)
  • Comfortable walking shoes for tea estate paths
  • Camera for misty mountain views
  • Insect repellent for forest areas
  • Cash for tea and spice purchases
IMPORTANT NOTES

  • Eravikulam National Park is closed January–March for Nilgiri Tahr calving; confirm availability.
  • Top Station road is narrow — best visited at dawn for clear views before mist builds.
  • Munnar tea at the factory shop is excellent and fresh; buy both green and orthodox varieties.
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: morning boat rides have higher wildlife activity.
  • Motion sickness medication recommended for the Ghat road sections.

Primarily CTC (Crush-Tear-Curl) and Orthodox varieties of black tea, plus high-quality white tea and green tea.

Elephant sightings are common but not guaranteed. Boat rides on Periyar Lake offer the best chance.

At 1,700 metres, it is the highest point in the Munnar area — the border with Tamil Nadu — with panoramic views of the Ghats.

Yes — guided treks through tea estates, to Anamudi Peak (2,695 m — highest in South India), and through Eravikulam are excellent.

Cardamom, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and coffee — the Spice Garden of India.

Absolutely — the lush green landscape at peak monsoon is extraordinary. Houseboat tours are the best monsoon experience in Kerala.

An endangered mountain ungulate (goat family) endemic to the Nilgiri Hills — Eravikulam has the world's largest population.
Tour Details
Total Pax

10 Pax

Tour Date

02-Oct

Tour Duration

03 Nights - 04 Days

Tour Price Person

2,30,000/-

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