4-Day Adventure Itinerary for Munnar and Kochi in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Munnar Tea Plantations
    3 hours 10 minutes (86.3 km) from Kochi International Airport

    Explore the tea gardens of Munnar. Visit the Tata Tea Museum to learn about tea production. Take pictures at the picturesque Top Station overlooking the valley. End the day with a refreshing hike at the Eravikulam National Park.

  2. Day 2: Kundala Dam and Mattupetty Dam
    30 minutes (12.5 km) from Munnar town center

    Visit the Kundala Dam and enjoy the serene waters of the lake. Take a short shikara boat ride. Head over to Mattupetty Dam for a visit to the catchment area and take in the beautiful sunset view from the dam.

  3. Day 3: Kochi Fort and Chinese Fishing Nets
    2 hours 30 minutes (102 km) from Munnar town center

    Start the day with a visit to the Kochi Fort, a colonial architectural marvel. Take in the sights of the Dutch Palace and the Jewish Synagogue. Witness the ancient Chinese Fishing Nets in action. Wind down the day with a stroll around the Marine Drive.

  4. Day 4: Athirapally Waterfalls
    2 hours 55 minutes (105 km) from Kochi town center

    Take a day trip to the Athirapally Waterfalls, known as the "Niagara of India". The waterfalls are surrounded by lush green forests and serene landscapes, perfect for a photo-op. Take the Zipline Adventure and pump up your adrenaline at the nearby Damkurthy Falls.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Tata Tea Museum (1-2 hours, INR 75 per person)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3-4 hours, INR 125 per person)
  • Mattupetty Dam (1-2 hours, INR 10 per person)
  • Chinese Fishing Nets (30 minutes, INR 60 for a group of 4)
  • Zipline Adventure (30 min - 1 hour, INR 500 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 820 per person

Useful Tips:

If you have some extra time, consider adding a backwater cruise to your itinerary. For those with less time, you may skip Kundala Dam and Mattupetty Dam on Day 2 to spend more time at the tea plantations in Munnar. However, keep in mind that the tea museum and Eravikulam National Park have restrictions in place and can get busy, so make sure to plan ahead.

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