Two-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Megamalai

  1. Day 1: Morning Tea Estate Tour
    45 minutes (10 miles) from Megamalai town center

    Start the day with a visit to The Highwinds Tea Estate, where you and your family can learn about the tea-making process from planting to harvest. Walk through the vast tea gardens and enjoy the incredible view of valleys and mountains. After the tour, try some of the local teas brewed on-site and buy a sample for later.

  2. Day 1: Afternoon Jeep Safari
    1 hour 30 minutes (40 miles) from The Highwinds Tea Estate

    After lunch, head to The Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary for a thrilling and educational safari experience. Ride a jeep through the sanctuary while observing a variety of animals such as elephants, tigers, leopards, sambar deer, and lion-tailed macaques. The sanctuary also offers bird watching tours if your family loves bird watching.

  3. Day 2: Echo Point and Waterfalls
    20 minutes (6 miles) from Megamalai town center

    On the second day, visit The Echo Point and Suruli Waterfall for some nature sight-seeing. Echo Point is an excellent destination for hiking and breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys. Suruli Waterfall, located nearby, has crystal clear water cascading down a rock face. You and your family can swim and relax in the waterfalls. Be sure to bring proper shoes and swimsuits.

  4. Day 2: Sunset at Megamalai Viewpoint
    1 hour (23 miles) from Suruli Waterfall

    End your two-day trip by watching the sunset at Megamalai Viewpoint. The viewpoint offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Megamalai range. Pack some snacks and enjoy the breathtaking sunset with your family.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • The Highwinds Tea Estate (1 hour, INR 200 per person)
  • The Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary Jeep Safari (3 hours, INR 2,000 for jeep)
  • Echo Point and Suruli Waterfall (3-4 hours, free entry)
  • Megamalai Viewpoint (1 hour, free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 2,200

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Megamalai Wind Farm, where you can see the beautiful windmill farms. For those who want a more relaxed trip, spend some time at Megamalai town center to enjoy the local food and markets. If you have less time, you can skip some of the destinations and savor your time at the ones you choose.

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