Experience Munnar's Natural Beauty in 5 Days

  1. Day 1: Tea Museum
    18 minutes (8.7 km) from Munnar Town

    Visit the Tata Tea Museum, explore the history of tea, and enjoy a tea tasting session. Take a video tour of tea processing and see classic tea equipment and machinery on display.

  2. Day 2: Eravikulam National Park
    40 minutes (15.1 km) from Tea Museum

    Explore the Eravikulam National Park, home of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Walk the trails and have a chance to spot other animals like Indian Muntjac and Bonnet Macaque. Experience breathtaking views of the rolling hills and tea plantations.

  3. Day 3: Mattupetty Dam and Lake
    30 minutes (9.2 km) from Eravikulam National Park

    Visit the Mattupetty Dam and Lake, a popular picnic spot surrounded by picturesque hills. Enjoy a variety of activities like boating, horse riding, cycling, and trekking. Visit the nearby Mattupetty Dairy Farm where fresh dairy products are made.

  4. Day 4: Echo Point and Top Station
    55 minutes (32.1 km) from Mattupetty Dam and Lake

    Drive to the Echo Point to shout out your name and hear it echo back. See the mist-covered hills and enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding tea plantations. Visit the Top Station viewpoint, the highest point in Munnar, and experience a natural paradise with a 360-degree view of the Western Ghats.

  5. Day 5: Kundala Lake and Anamudi Peak
    35 minutes (16.4 km) from Top Station

    Visit the Kundala Lake, an artificial reservoir surrounded by lush valleys and rolling hills. Take a leisurely boat ride or enjoy a pony ride around the lake. For the adventurous, trek to the Anamudi Peak, the highest peak in south India, and witness spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tata Tea Museum (1-2 hours, ₹100)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3-4 hours, ₹120 for Indians, ₹400 for foreigners)
  • Mattupetty Dam and Lake (2-3 hours, ₹10 for parking, additional costs for activities)
  • Echo Point (1-2 hours, free)
  • Top Station viewpoint (2-3 hours, ₹25)
  • Kundala Lake (2-3 hours, free)
  • Anamudi Peak Trek (6 hours, ₹1300 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹1800 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Tea Gardens, Spice Plantations, or the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. For less time, skip Echo Point and Anamudi Peak. Keep in mind that some attractions may be closed during the monsoon season from June to August.

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