Three Days of City Experiences in Munnar in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Tea Plantations and Eravikulam National Park
    20 minutes (6.7 miles) from Munnar town center

    Start your day with a visit to the Tea Museum where you can learn about the history and significance of tea in the region. Head to the Eravikulam National Park which offers scenic natural landscapes of rolling hills and a range of animals such as the Nilgiri tahr and lion-tailed macaque. Take a scenic hike to the Anamudi Peak, which is the highest peak in South India. The misty surroundings are a picture perfect moment and camera enthusiasts will love it.

  2. Day 2: Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Dam
    45 minutes (12.7 miles) from Munnar town center

    Begin the second day with a visit to the Mattupetty Dam, where you can enjoy boating or a scenic picnic. Take a walk through the Mattupetty dairy farm, where you can sample different varieties of fresh dairy products made on-site. Then, head to the Kundala Dam, another popular attraction in the area. Enjoy the stunning views of the lake and take a Shikara boat ride.

  3. Day 3: Hill Palace and Blossom Hydel Park
    25 minutes (7.5 miles) from Munnar town center

    Round up your final day with a visit to the Hill Palace, a traditional Kerala palace, which has now been converted into a museum that showcases ancient artifacts, weapons and the royal history of Kerala. Afterwards, head over to the Blossom Hydel Park, which boasts beautiful gardens and a variety of outdoor activities like trekking, cycling and roller skating. You can even have a picnic with your friends and family.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 150)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3 hours, INR 125)
  • Anamudi Peak (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, INR 150)
  • Mattupetty dairy farm (1 hour, INR 75)
  • Kundala Dam (2 hours, INR 50)
  • Hill Palace (2 hours, INR 30)
  • Blossom Hydel Park (3 hours, INR 20)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 650

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, you can also explore the Attukad Waterfalls, which is great for trekkers, or go sightseeing to the Top Station Viewpoint for picturesque scenery. You can try out the traditional Kerala sadya, which is a meal served on banana leaves, at any of the local eateries. For adventurous visitors, rock climbing and rappelling are also options in Munnar. If you have less time, you may skip the visit to the dairy farm or Kundala Dam.

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