3-Day Munnar Itinerary: Experience the City

  1. Day 1: Tea Gardens of Munnar
    Starting Point: Munnar Town
    Estimated Distance and Time from Previous Location: 3.4 km, 12 min drive

    Visit Tea Gardens of Munnar to experience the charm of the tea plantations and learn about tea processing. A visit to the museum nearby could be informative. Spend some quality time enjoying nature's scenic beauty at Echo Point, from where one can feel the reverberations of their voice from the other end. Head to Top Station, located on the Kerala - Tamil Nadu border. The panoramic views of the Western Ghats add to the charm.

  2. Day 2: Pallivasal
    Starting Point: Tea Gardens of Munnar
    Distance and Time from Previous Location: 6.7 km, 20 min drive

    Pallivasal is home to the first hydro-electric project in Kerala and now has a dam with reservoir giving spectacular scenic beauty. Next, head to the Attukad Waterfalls to experience the sound of the water and enjoy the cool fresh air around. Visit the Munnar Market to shop for local items and souvenirs.

  3. Day 3: Eravikulam National Park
    Starting Point: Pallivasal
    Distance and Time from Previous Location: 9.2 km, 29 min drive

    Visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the highly endangered Nilgiri Thar, and soak in the natural beauty of the high ranges. Trekking is one of the popular activities here. Visit the Chokramudi Peak, which offers 360-degree views of the stunning landscape. Lastly, visit the Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Tea Museum to learn about the history of the tea industry in Munnar.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tea Gardens of Munnar (2 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Top Station (2 hours, INR 25 per person)
  • Pallivasal (1 hour, Free)
  • Attukad Waterfalls (1 hour, INR 10 per person)
  • Munnar Market (1 hour, variable costs)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, INR 135 per person)
  • Chokramudi Peak (3 hours, INR 500 per person, includes guide)
  • Kanan Devan Hills Plantations Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 100 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 970 per person

Useful tips

If you have an extra day, consider visiting the Lockhart Gap Viewpoint or the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. Travellers can also visit the Madupatty Dam, an artificial lake surrounded by tea plantations. For travellers with fewer days, you can combine days 1 and 2 and visit the tea gardens, waterfalls, market, and dam in a day trip. It is best to book your accommodation in advance, particularly during peak travel times.

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