2-Day Itinerary: From Chennai to Munnar

  1. Day 1: Chennai City Tour
    Starting from Chennai

    Begin your day by visiting the Fort St. George, a historic landmark that was once a colonial British fort. Continue to the Marina Beach which is the second-largest urban beach in the world. Visit the Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore, one of the oldest temples in Chennai dedicated to the Hindu God Lord Shiva. After lunch, visit the Government Museum to learn about the history and culture of Chennai. Finally, end your day by taking a stroll at the Santhome Cathedral Basilica, a beautiful Neo-gothic Catholic Church.

  2. Day 2: Munnar Expedition
    Starting from Chennai

    Start your day early and take a scenic drive to Munnar, a hill station in the Western Ghats of South India. On your way, stop at the Valara Waterfalls, which is about 30 km from Munnar and has breathtaking views. Once you reach Munnar, visit Eravikulam National Park, a famous wildlife destination that houses the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Next, visit the Mattupetty Dam, which is a popular picnic spot and offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. End your day by watching the sunset at the Top Station, the highest point in Munnar with stunning views of the Western Ghats.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Fort St. George (1-2 hours, INR 10-100)
  • Marina Beach (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Kapaleeswarar Temple (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Government Museum (2-3 hours, INR 15-250)
  • Santhome Cathedral Basilica (1-2 hours, Free)
  • Valara Waterfalls (1-2 hours, INR 20-50)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3-4 hours, INR 120-500)
  • Mattupetty Dam (1-2 hours, INR 10-50)
  • Top Station (2-3 hours, INR 10-500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 235-1910

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Chennai Rail Museum or the Birla Planetarium. In Munnar, visit other points of interest such as Tea Museum or Chokramudi Peak, which are equally stunning. If you have less time, you can remove Valara Waterfalls from the itinerary.

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