Explore Munnar in a Day

  1. 9:00AM: Mattupetty Dam
    25 minutes (11.8 km) from Munnar town

    One of the most beautiful places near Munnar, Mattupetty Dam is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy panoramic views of the countryside. The dam also offers boat rides to visitors.

  2. 11:00AM: Kundala Lake and Echo Point
    20 minutes (9.3 km) from Mattupetty Dam

    At 1700m above sea level, Kundala Lake is one of the best places to visit in Munnar given its amazing natural beauty. Echo point, located nearby, is popular among tourists for the echoes that are created when one screams out loud.

  3. 1:00PM: Lunch at Rapsy Restaurant
    15 minutes (6.7km) from Echo Point

    Enjoy delicious food at Rapsy Restaurant, which offers a variety of cuisines. It is a vegetarian-only restaurant, well known for its South Indian food and refreshing mocktails.

  4. 2:00PM: Tea Museum
    5 minutes (2.1km) from Rapsy Restaurant

    Munnar is famous for its tea plantations, so a visit to the Tea Museum is a must when one visits Munnar. The museum exhibits the history of tea cultivation and the art of tea processing.

  5. 3:30PM: Lakkam Waterfalls
    35 minutes (20.6 km) from Tea Museum

    The Lakkam Waterfalls, located in the foothills of the Western Ghats, is a peaceful spot to relax and unwind. This beautiful waterfall is surrounded by lush green forests and is a popular picnic spot for tourists.

  6. 5:00PM: Spice Garden
    25 minutes (12km) from Lakkam waterfalls

    Visit the spice garden to see various spices that are grown popularly in Kerala. The tour guide will walk you through the garden, explaining the use of each spice plant. You can also purchase different spices and homemade oils here.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, free entry)
  • Kundala Lake and Echo Point (2 hours, free entry)
  • Lunch at Rapsy Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500 for two people)
  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 100 per person)
  • Lakkam Waterfalls (1 hour, INR 20 per person)
  • Spice Garden (1 hour, INR 200 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 410

Useful tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Eravikulam National Park, which is 30 minutes away from Lakkam waterfalls, and try trekking on the trekking trails provided. Or, you can visit the Tea Plantation falls which is 15 minutes from Lakkam falls.

If you have less time, you can skip the Spice Garden, and visit the Rose Garden which is a 15 minutes drive from Mattupetty Dam, or you can visit Munnar Market for shopping.

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