8-Day Itinerary for Munnar

1. Day 1: Mattupetty Dam
   40 minutes (10.7 km) from Cochin International Airport

   Visit the serene and peaceful Mattupetty Dam situated at a height of 1,700 m, and enjoy the calming effect of the dam's surroundings on oneself.

2. Day 2: Echo Point
   25 minutes (9.7 km) from Mattupetty Dam

   Go on a scenic hike to Echo Point and hear the echoes of the surroundings mountain ranges; a great place for selfies!

3. Day 3: Eravikulam National Park
   40 minutes (14.9 km) from Echo Point

   Explore the biodiversity hotspot of Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and Anamudi peak, the highest peak in South India.

4. Day 4: Pothamedu Viewpoint
   25 minutes (8.9 km) from Eravikulam National Park

   Take in the breathtaking view of the rolling hills of Munnar, covered with tea plantations, coffee plantations, and cardamom plantations at the Pothamedu viewpoint.

5. Day 5: Top Station
   2 hours (34.5 km) from Pothamedu Viewpoint

   Take a beautiful drive up to Top Station and appreciate the grandeur of the Western Ghats and the adjoining valley of Tamil Nadu.

6. Day 6: Tea Museum
   1 hour 30 minutes (42.1 km) from Top Station

   Experience the process of tea making, and enjoy a stroll in the tea gardens at the Tea Museum situated in the Nallathanni Estate in Munnar.

7. Day 7: Kundala Dam Lake
   35 minutes (12.3 km) from Tea Museum

   Spend some leisure time at Kundala Dam Lake and enjoy the scenic beauty of Munnar, the solitude of the lake, and water sports.

8. Day 8: Blossom Hydel Park
   25 minutes (8.7 km) from Kundala Dam Lake

   End the trip with a visit to the Blossom Hydel Park, a land of flowers, and a haven for birdwatchers.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, Free)
• Echo Point (2-3 hours, Free)
• Eravikulam National Park (3-4 hours, ₹120 per person)
• Pothamedu Viewpoint (1 hour, Free)
• Top Station (3-4 hours, ₹20 per person)
• Tea Museum (2-3 hours, ₹150 per person)
• Kundala Dam Lake (2-3 hours, Free)
• Blossom Hydel Park (2 hours, ₹30 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: ₹320 per person

Useful tips:

If you have more time, visit the Atukkad Waterfalls and the Chokramudi Peak. Alternatively, if you have less time, you can skip the Top Station and the Kundala Dam Lake. Don't forget to try local tea, spices, and chocolates at the various shops around Munnar.