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Two-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Kollukumalai

  1. Day 1: Kollukumalai Tea Estate
    40 minutes (12.4 km) from Munnar

    Kollukumalai Tea Estate is the highest organic tea estate in the world at an altitude of 7,900 ft. Enjoy a guided tour and learn about the tea production process. From the top of the tea estate, you'll have breathtaking views of the surrounding hills, making it an excellent spot for photography.

  2. Day 2: Kolukkumalai Sunrise Trek
    1 hour 20 minutes (30.4 km) from Kollukumalai Tea Estate

    Wake up early to go on a guided 5 km trek to watch the sunrise from a peak. Start your hike at 4.30 am and make your way through lush green tea plantations. Seeing the sunrise while surrounded on all sides by green hills is an unforgettable experience. Bring snacks and water to fuel your adventure.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kollukumalai Tea Estate (2 hours, 200 INR)
  • Kolukkumalai Sunrise Trek (5 hours, 500 INR)
  • Total Estimated Costs 700 INR

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can visit the Mattupetty Dam, which is a 2-hour drive from Kollukumalai Tea Estate. You can also take a detour to see Meesapulimala or Anamudi Peak, but they require a separate guide and transportation. For those with less time, you can skip the trek and visit the viewpoints near the tea estate, such as the Suicide Point or the driving viewpoint overlooking Kannan Devan Hills.

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