Family-Friendly Itinerary for Mankulam, Munnar in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Mankulam Tea Plantation
    20 minutes (7.8 miles) from Munnar town

    Explore the lush tea gardens of Mankulam Tea Plantation, located at the foothills of Western Ghats. The plantation offers guided tours, where you can learn about the history and process of tea-making. The tour includes a visit to the factory where you can see the tea leaves being processed and packaged. Visitors can also taste the freshly brewed tea and buy tea products from the factory outlet.

  2. Day 2: Eravikulam National Park
    1 hour 30 minutes (30.5 miles) from Mankulam Tea Plantation

    Visit the famous Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. The park offers a beautiful view of the Western Ghats and is a popular spot for trekking and hiking. The best time to visit is from September to November and from April to June. The park offers a shuttle service to the main attraction, Anamudi Peak.

  3. Day 3: Tea Museum and Pothamedu Viewpoint
    30 minutes (8.5 miles) from Eravikulam National Park

    Start your day with a visit to the Tea Museum in Munnar town. The museum displays the history and evolution of tea making in the region. You can also witness the tea making process and buy tea products from the museum shop. After the tea museum, head to the Pothamedu Viewpoint, which offers a panoramic view of the tea gardens and the valley. You can also go for a short trek or hike in the area.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Mankulam Tea Plantation (2 hours, INR 300 per person)
  • Eravikulam National Park (4-5 hours, INR 125 per person)
  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 200 per person)
  • Pothamedu Viewpoint (1-2 hours, free entry)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 625 per person
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