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Munnar, Aluva 6-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Mattupetty Dam
    30 minutes (12.2 km) from Aluva

    Morning: Visit the Mattupetty Dam, enjoy the scenic beauty of the waterfalls, and take a boat ride on the Mattupetty Lake. Afternoon: Visit the Tea Museum, understand the history and culture of tea-making, and taste some tea. Evening: Explore Kundala Dam, take a leisure walk or go for a Shikara boat ride.

  2. Day 2: Echo Point
    40 minutes (16.8 km) from Mattupetty Dam

    Morning: Visit the Echo Point, shout out your name and hear it back, and take a great family photo. Afternoon: Enjoy the beauty of Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, the highest organic tea plantation in the world. Evening: Visit the unique top-station viewpoint, get a glimpse of the valley below.

  3. Day 3: Eravikulam National Park
    30 minutes (10.6 km) from Echo Point

    Morning: Visit the Eravikulam National Park, witness the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, and take a trek in the hills. Afternoon: Explore the forests and waterfalls of Attukad Waterfall, be in awe of the natural beauty. Evening: Take a stroll in Munnar town, do some shopping, and taste the local street food.

  4. Day 4: Tea Gardens
    30 minutes (12.1 km) from Eravikulam National Park

    Morning: Visit the scenic tea gardens of Munnar, take a guided tour and learn about the tea-making process. Afternoon: Visit the Chokramudi peak and get a panoramic view of the entire region. Evening: Visit the Rose Garden, enjoy the different varieties of roses and spend some time taking pictures.

  5. Day 5: Marayoor Dolmens
    1 hour 30 minutes (42.4 km) from Tea Gardens

    Morning: Visit the ancient Dolmens in Marayoor, understand the history of the region. Afternoon: Visit the Sandalwood Forest, enjoy the aroma and beauty of the forest, and learn about Sandalwood. Evening: Visit the Thoovanam Waterfall, take a dip in the cool water and take a refreshing shower under the falls.

  6. Day 6: Aluva Beach
    2 hours 10 minutes (89.1 km) from Marayoor Dolmens

    Morning: Visit the Aluva Beach, take a walk on the beach, and enjoy the sunrise. Afternoon: Visit the Mahadeva temple, learn about the history of the temple and enjoy the architecture. Evening: Shop at the Aluva Market, take some souvenirs back home.

Recommendations

If you have more time, you can consider visiting the Tea Plantations of Kolukkumalai, the Cheeyappara Waterfall, and the Pothamedu View Point. You can also take a side trip to the nearby hill station of Vagamon, which is known for its scenic beauty and trekking trails. To save money, you can consider taking public transport instead of hiring a private taxi. Also, try to book your flights and hotels early to get the best deals.

For more information on hotels and flights, please follow this link: https://booking.tp.st/VhZsadPo

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