Two-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Munnar

  1. Day 1: Morning hike at Anamudi Peak
    1 hour (8.9 miles) from Munnar town center

    Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen for your trek up the highest peak in South India at 2,698 meters. The panoramic views from the top are worth the effort. Keep an eye out for the unique flora and fauna on your way up, like the Neelakurinji flower that blooms every 12 years.

  2. Day 1: Visit the Tea Museum
    30 minutes (7.5 miles) from Anamudi Peak

    This museum showcases the history and evolution of Munnar's tea plantations, as well as the process of tea-making. Learn about the various types of tea and sample them in the museum's tea room. Browse the gift shop for souvenirs to take back home.

  3. Day 1: Explore the Mattupetty Dam
    15 minutes (6.1 miles) from Tea Museum

    This concrete gravity dam, built in the late 1940s, serves as a major source of hydroelectricity for the local region and also provides water for irrigation. Take a picturesque boat ride or a short hike around the dam for breathtaking views of the surrounding forests and hills.

  4. Day 1: Sunset at Top Station
    1.5 hours (22 miles) from Mattupetty Dam

    Top Station is located on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and is named for being the highest railway station on the Kundala Valley Railway. Relax and enjoy the stunning sunset from the viewpoint, which offers a panoramic view of the Western Ghats.

  5. Day 2: Eravikulam National Park
    30 minutes (5.1 miles) from Munnar town center

    Eravikulam National Park is home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, a type of mountain goat. Take a guided safari and admire the natural wonders, keep in mind that the park occasionally closes during the calving season, so check beforehand.

  6. Day 2: Visit the Echo Point
    20 minutes (6.3 miles) from Eravikulam National Park

    The Echo Point is a spot where the sound of one's voice echoes back several times. This fascinating natural phenomenon is located beside the lovely Kundala Lake, which is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. Take a peaceful walk around the lake.

  7. Day 2: Tea Trails and Spice Plantations
    30 minutes (10.2 miles) from the Echo Point

    Take a guided tour of a local tea and spice plantation, where you can learn about the spice-growing process, tea-leaf plucking and the flavorful blends of cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon and cloves. Sample some teas and spices to take home with you.

Time and Costs Estimate

  • Anamudi Peak (1-2 hours, free)
  • Tea Museum (1-2 hours, INR 120)
  • Mattupetty Dam (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Top Station (1-2 hours, INR 20)
  • Eravikulam National Park (2-3 hours, INR 120)
  • Echo Point (1 hour, free)
  • Tea Trails and Spice Plantations (1-2 hours, INR 400)

  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 680

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider stopping at the Bison Valley to see diverse wildlife, with a chance of seeing elephants and tigers. Additionally, honeymooners and couples can take a lovely stroll at the Lakkam Waterfalls. If you have less time, you can choose between visiting the tea gardens or spice plantations. Keep a light wrap in hand as it gets chilly day and night. Local chocolates and exotic handicrafts are great souvenirs to bring back.

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