Thrilling 3-Day Adventure Itinerary for Kollumalai and Athirapally Falls

  1. Day 1: Kollumalai Tea Estate
    2 hours 30 minutes (87 km) from Kochi

    Start your adventure at the Kollumalai Tea Estate, the highest organic tea plantation in the world, situated at an altitude of over 8,000 feet. Witness the breathtaking views of the plantation from the top and go for a trek in the vast expanse of tea gardens. Take a tea tasting tour and learn about the tea-making process.

  2. Day 2: Athirapally Falls
    4 hours 30 minutes (157 km) from Kollumalai Tea Estate

    Take a road trip and travel to Athirapally Falls, a spectacular waterfalls located in Thrissur district. Trek the lush green forest that houses the falls and get a stunning view of the cascading water from the top. Take a refreshing bath in the freshwater pools under the falls and bask in the beauty of nature.

  3. Day 3: Munnar
    3 hours 20 minutes (126 km) from Athirapally Falls

    End your adventure by visiting the hill station of Munnar, situated in the Western Ghats mountain range and home to many tea estates. Go for a jeep safari to explore the wilderness of the Eravikulam National Park where the endangered Nilgiri Tahr can be spotted. Visit the Mattupetty Dam and Anamudi Peak for stunning views.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kollumalai Tea Estate (3 hours) - INR 500 per person
  • Athirapally Falls (5 hours) - INR 30 per person
  • Eravikulam National Park (4 hours) - INR 120 per person
  • Total Estimated Costs - INR 650 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore Munnar further by visiting the Echo Point, top station, and the Tata Tea Museum. For those with less time, skip visiting the Mattupetty Dam. Make sure to carry water bottles, snacks, and appropriate clothing and footwear for the treks. Avoid visiting during the monsoon season from June to August due to landslides.

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