Exploring the Beauty of Munnar in 2 Days

  1. Day 1: Echo Point
    25 minutes (11 km) from Munnar Town

    Located at an altitude of 600 feet near the confluence of three mountain streams, Echo Point is a mesmerizing attraction that promises not to disappoint. Here visitors can shout out, and their voice will echo back in a matter of seconds, adding an exciting touch to the experience. The scenic view, serene atmosphere, and pleasant weather make this spot an ideal place for a photoshoot and a relaxing picnic.

  2. Day 1: Tea Museum
    15 minutes (6 km) from Echo Point

    The tea museum is an outstanding institution dedicated to tea lovers and enthusiasts. Visitors learn about the history of tea, from its processing to the tea-making process. The museum also features a tea shop where visitors can purchase various types of tea and a cafe serving meals with tea as the main ingredient.

  3. Day 1: Mattupetty Dam
    20 minutes (8.5 km) from The Tea Museum

    The Mattupetty Dam is a concrete gravity dam built-in 1953. The dam is a perfect place to visit for boating in the peaceful waters of the Mattupetty Lake and admiring the panoramic view of mountains and greenery. The Dam is home to a wide variety of birds, and it also has a local flower garden nearby.

  4. Day 2: Top Station
    2 hours and 20 minutes (38 km) from Munnar Town

    Top Station is found at an elevation of 1,700 m and provides an excellent view of the Western Ghats. The hill station promises exceptional scenery and memorable mountain trekking. Tourists and visitors are enchanted with the unmissable beauty of endless surroundings of lush foliage, rugged mountains, and clear skies.

  5. Day 2: Rose Garden
    15 minutes (5.5 km) from Top Station.

    The Rose Garden is a delightful treat to the senses with a selection of over 200 varieties of roses and other flowers. The premises of the garden encompass a broad range of plants and trees, making it more than just a garden where visitors can relax and unwind amidst the fragrant surroundings.

  6. Day 2: Tea Gardens
    30 minutes (6.2 km) from The Rose Garden

    A visit to Munnar is incomplete without experiencing the bountiful tea plantations of the Western Ghats. The tea gardens leave visitors spellbound with their scenic beauty, serenity, and the unique aroma of pure tea. The tea gardens are an excellent spot for a picnic, a nature walk, or a photography session.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Echo Point (1 hour, Free)
  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 150)
  • Mattupetty Dam (1 hour, INR 20)
  • Top Station (2 hours, Free)
  • Rose Garden (45 minutes, INR 30)
  • Tea Gardens (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 200

Useful Tips

If visitors have extra time in Munnar, they can visit other noteworthy and fascinating places such as Devikulam, Kundala Lake, and Lakkam waterfalls. Suppose they have limited time. In that case, they can skip Rose garden and Tea gardens and go for a shorter route to Echo point via Pothamedu Viewpoint for an uninterrupted view of the vast expanse of tea estates from the hilltop.

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