Family-Friendly 4-Day Itinerary in Munnar

  1. Day 1: Mattupetty Dam
    30 minutes (13.2 km) from Munnar Town

    The Mattupetty Dam is an excellent place for families to spend the day. The dam's surroundings offer breathtaking views of the water body, and visitors can take a boat ride and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. The location features a dairy farm, which is a highlight for children and offers an insight into the milk processing process. Visitors can also engage in activities such as horse riding and rock climbing.

  2. Day 2: Tea Museum
    25 minutes (9.4 km) from Mattupetty Dam

    The Munnar Tea Museum showcases the evolution of the tea industry in the region and the processing of tea leaves into tea. Belongings of the colonial-era planters, photographs, machinery, and historical values are on display at the museum. Visitors can also benefit from a range of tea-making workshops and tasting sessions.

  3. Day 3: Top Station
    1 hour 40 minutes (42 km) from Tea Museum

    Nestled among the clouds in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 2,170 meters, the Top Station offers breathtaking views of the hills and valleys around Munnar. The location is a paradise for nature enthusiasts and provides for a peaceful retreat away from bustling tourist activity. Visitors can also enjoy trekking and a beautiful Shola forest trek.

  4. Day 4: Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
    1 hour 40 minutes (33 km) from Top Station

    The Kolukkumalai Tea Estate is thought to be one of the world's highest tea estates at 7900 ft above sea level. This particular plantation is known for its unique flavors and quality of tea leaves. Visitors can tour the plantation and observe the manufacture of tea from the tea leaves' collection to production, processing, and packaging, passing through stages that preserve the tea's aroma and flavor.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, Free)
  • Munnar Tea Museum (1.5 - 2 hours, INR 120 Adults/ INR 90 Child)
  • Top Station (3-4 hours, INR 50/person and INR 20 for the vehicle)
  • Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (2 - 3 hours, INR 450 Adults/INR 300 Child)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1560

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to the Eravikulam National Park, which is one of the most beautiful natural parks in India with exotic flora and fauna. If you're interested in the history and culture of Munnar, visit the Mattupetty Indo-Swiss Farm. For those seeking some adventure, Chokramudi Peak Trek could be a great addition to the itinerary. If you have less time, consider dropping Kolukkumalai Tea Estate from the itinerary.

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