A Family-Friendly 2-Day Itinerary for Munnar

1. Day 1: Tea Gardens and a Lake
   Start your day at Tata Tea Museum (9am-4pm). After a 15-minute drive to the museum, you can enjoy a guided tour of the tea-making process and sample some tea blends. Next, head down to the Photo Point (9am-6pm) for picturesque views of tea gardens. Kids will love posing for pictures on the giant teacup and saucer. Drive for another 35 minutes to visit the scenic Kundala Lake (9:30am-5pm) and enjoy a boat ride with the family. Finish the day with dinner at Saravana Bhavan for some authentic South Indian cuisine.

2. Day 2: Nature and Wildlife
   Begin your day with a nature walk through the Eravikulam National Park (7:30am-4pm), located 45 minutes from your hotel. Your family will be amazed by the blooming flowers, grasslands, and the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Take a 30-minute drive to visit the Lockhart Gap Viewpoint (8am-7pm), where you can enjoy scenic views of the mountains and valley. Finally, head down to the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (9am-5pm) to explore the diverse flora and fauna. Your family can also participate in eco-tourism activities like trekking and camping. End your day with dinner and some shopping at the Munnar Market (10am-8pm).

Time and Costs Estimates

• Tata Tea Museum (1 hour, ₹ 100 per person)
• Photo Point (30 minutes, Free entry)
• Kundala Lake (2 hours, ₹ 200 per person for boat ride)
• Eravikulam National Park (2-3 hours, ₹ 120 per person)
• Lockhart Gap Viewpoint (1 hour, Free entry)
• Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (2-3 hours, ₹ 200 per person for entry)
• Saravana Bhavan (1 hour, ₹ 500 for family meal)
• Munnar Market (1-2 hours, Free entry)

Total Estimated Costs: ₹ 1220 per person

Useful Tips

If you have an extra day, visit the Top Station (6am-6pm) for panoramic views of the Western Ghats or the Marayoor Sandalwood Forest (6am-6pm) to see natural sandalwood forests and ancient rock paintings. Alternatively, if you have less time, you can skip the Kundala Lake boat ride or the trekking in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.