Munnar Thekdi Alapi 5-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Munnar Tea Museum
   30 minutes (15 km) from Munnar city center

   Learn about the history of tea cultivation in Munnar, explore various tea processing techniques and sample a variety of teas from their garden.

2. Day 2: Eravikulam National Park
   45 minutes (12 km) from Munnar Tea Museum

   Spend the day exploring the diverse landscape at this national park which is home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, a mountain goat species that is endemic to the area.

3. Day 3: Top Station
   1 hr 30 minutes (44 km) from Eravikulam National Park

   At an elevation of over 2000 meters, Top Station provides spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and tea plantations.

4. Day 4: Marayoor Sandalwood Forests
   2 hours (64 km) from Top Station

   Visit the Marayoor sandalwood forests, an ancient seven-kilometer sandalwood patch, where you can experience the sweet smell of sandalwood and see hundreds of ancient rock paintings on the way.

5. Day 5: Thoovanam Waterfalls
   1 hour 15 minutes (35 km) from Marayoor Sandalwood Forests

   Explore the Thoovanam waterfalls, located at Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, which provides a sighting opportunity to a variety of fauna, including the endangered grizzled giant squirrel.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Munnar Tea Museum (1-2 hours, 150 rupees)
• Eravikulam National Park (3-4 hours, 400 rupees + 50 rupees for camera)
• Top Station (2-3 hours, 20 rupees)
• Marayoor Sandalwood Forests (3-4 hours, 20 rupees)
• Thoovanam Waterfalls (2-3 hours, 20 rupees)
• Total Estimated Costs: 660 rupees per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore the other sightseeing locations in Munnar such as Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake. If you have less time, skip the Marayoor Sandalwood Forests.