Exploring Munnar in 3 Days

  1. Day 1: Visit the Tea Plantations and Mattupetty Dam
    20 minutes (7.1 miles) from Munnar

    Start your trip in Munnar by visiting the tea plantations that the city is famous for. Take a guided tour and learn about the cultivation and manufacturing of tea. Afterward, drive to Mattupetty Dam, a picturesque spot where you can take a boat ride or go for a walk along the dam. End your day by watching the sunset over the dam.

  2. Day 2: Eravikulam National Park and Top Station
    1 hour (14 miles) from Munnar

    Head to Eravikulam National Park, which is home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and a variety of other wildlife. Take a guided tour through the hills and enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Afterward, drive to Top Station, a picturesque viewpoint that offers panoramic views of the Western Ghats. End your day with a hot cup of tea at a local tea stall.

  3. Day 3: Kolukkumalai Tea Estate and Meesapulimala
    1 hour 40 minutes (30 miles) from Munnar

    Start your day early and head to Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, which is the highest tea estate in the world. Take a guided tour through the plantation and enjoy the fresh aroma of tea. Afterward, hike to the Meesapulimala peak, which is the second-highest peak in the Western Ghats. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and take plenty of pictures. End your day with a local meal at a nearby restaurant.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Tea Plantation Tour (2 hours, $15)
  • Mattupetty Dam Boat Ride (1 hour, $10)
  • Eravikulam National Park Guided Tour (3 hours, $25)
  • Top Station Viewpoint (2 hours, $5)
  • Kolukkumalai Tea Estate Tour (2 hours, $20)
  • Meesapulimala Hike (4 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $75
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