One Day Trip to Munnar from Muvattupuzha

  1. 9:00 AM: Tea Museum
    18 minutes (10.9 km) from Muvattupuzha

    The Tea Museum depicts the origins of tea plantation in the region and provides insight into the tea-making process. The museum also houses antique bungalows, machinery, and photographs. Visitors can taste different varieties of tea and purchase them from the museum store.

  2. 11:00 AM: Mattupetty Dam
    36 minutes (17.8 km) from Tea Museum

    The Mattupetty Dam is a popular picnic spot overlooking lush green hills and tea plantations. The dam offers boating facilities to tourists, and the adjacent lake is an ideal location for bird watching and nature walks.

  3. 1:00 PM: Lunch at Saravana Bhavan
    25 minutes (14.1 km) from Mattupetty Dam

    Saravana Bhavan is a popular vegetarian restaurant serving South Indian cuisine. Tourists can relish authentic vegetarian dishes like dosas, idlis, vadas, and thalis. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating arrangements and quality customer service.

  4. 2:30 PM: Echo Point
    16 minutes (9.3 km) from Saravana Bhavan

    Echo Point is a scenic location situated at an altitude of 600 ft and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding hills and the lush green forest. The place got its name from the phenomenon of hearing an echo of any sound made from here. Tourists can also enjoy activities like trekking and nature walks.

  5. 4:00 PM: Top Station
    40 minutes (20 km) from Echo Point

    Top Station is the highest point in Munnar and provides a breathtaking view of the Western Ghats and the valley below. The place is famous for the Neelakurinji blooms, which occur once in 12 years. Visitors can also explore the tea plantations and engage in adventure activities like mountain biking and off-road jeep safaris.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 150)
  • Mattupetty Dam (1.5 hours, INR 200 for boating)
  • Lunch at Saravana Bhavan (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Echo Point (1 hour, INR 30)
  • Top Station (2 hours, INR 100 for entry)
  • Total Estimated Cost: INR 780/person

Useful Tips

Tourists can add the Eravikulam National Park, Anamudi Peak, and Kundala Lake if they have more time. The park is famous for the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, and the peak offers a panoramic view of the town. The lake offers boating facilities and is ideal for picnicking and relaxing.

If they have less time, they can skip the Top Station and Echo Point.

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