Munnar Family-Friendly 8-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Echo Point
    3 hours 20 min (93 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Start your journey with a scenic drive and a family walk along with the serene lake at Echo Point.

  2. Day 2: Rose Garden
    50 minutes (19 km) from Echo Point

    Get lost in the beauty of thousands of flower varieties, vibrant colors at Rose Garden. Perfect for a family picnic.

  3. Day 3: Pothamedu Viewpoint
    30 minutes (11 km) from Rose Garden

    Spend some quality time with your family amidst green tea plantations, gorgeous valleys and hills at Pothamedu Viewpoint.

  4. Day 4: Tea Museum
    11 minutes (3 km) from Pothamedu Viewpoint

    Discover the history of tea-making and its productions used globally along with a tea-testing session at Tea Museum.

  5. Day 5: Kumily Spice Garden
    4 hours (122 km) from Tea Museum

    Explore a delightful introduction to the spices used in Indian cuisine, learn about cultivation and traverse the spice paths of Kumily.

  6. Day 6: Mattupetty Dam
    1 hour 20 min (32 km) from Kumily Spice Garden

    Spend a day with your family amidst serene views, relaxing boat rides, and the alluring dam at Mattupetty Dam.

  7. Day 7: Chinnakanal Waterfalls
    2 hours 33 min (82 km) from Mattupetty Dam

    Take a guided hike (1 km) to a stunning waterfall amidst lush greenery and unwind together with family in the setting of Chinnakanal.

  8. Day 8: Marayoor Dolmens
    2 hours 30 min (67 km) from Chinnakanal Waterfalls

    End on an adventurous note by visiting the ancient stone architecture, Marayoor Dolmens, going back as far as 1000 BCE, adding a strong dose of history to your trip.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Entry fees (Rose Garden, Tea Museum, Spice Garden) (₹30-₹150)
  • Boating (Mattupetty Dam) (₹20-₹200)
  • Trekking (Chinnakanal Waterfalls) (₹50-₹100)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹4500- ₹7000

Useful Tips

For a more adventurous family trip in Munnar, keep one extra day and take a trekking expedition in the Eravikulam National Park or indulge in a home-cooked meal of Kerala cuisine.

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