7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Munnar in November 2023

1. Day 1: Mattupetty Dam
   30 minutes (10 miles) from Munnar town

   Experience the serene beauty of Mattupetty Dam with boating and enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding hills and tea gardens.

2. Day 2: Eravikulam National Park
   30 minutes (8 miles) from Mattupetty Dam

   Visit the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and other wildlife species in the rolling hills of Eravikulam National Park. November is the ideal time to see the blooming Neelakurinji flowers.

3. Day 3: Echo Point
   20 minutes (5 miles) from Eravikulam National Park

   Shout out your name and hear it echo back at you in the picturesque surroundings of Echo Point. Enjoy a scenic walk or a relaxing picnic by the serene lake.

4. Day 4: Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
   1 hour 30 minutes (23 miles) from Echo Point

   Take a jeep safari to the highest organic tea plantation in the world and relish the breathtaking views from the hilltop of Kolukkumalai Tea Estate. Witness the tea making process and savor the taste of fresh tea.

5. Day 5: Tea Museum
   1 hour (25 miles) from Kolukkumalai Tea Estate

   Learn about the history and evolution of tea at the Tea Museum and explore the tea gardens. Refresh yourself with a cup of tea at the museum café.

6. Day 6: Anamudi Peak
   1 hour (12 miles) from Tea Museum

   Trek to the highest peak in South India, Anamudi Peak, for a breathtaking view of the Western Ghats. November is the perfect time to hike up the peak, as the weather is pleasant.

7. Day 7: Top Station
   1 hour 30 minutes (28 miles) from Anamudi Peak

   Enjoy the picturesque landscape of the Western Ghats and the Tamil Nadu border from the Top Station viewpoint. You can also indulge in some shopping for spices and souvenirs.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Mattupetty Dam (1-2 hours, free entry)
• Eravikulam National Park (3-4 hours, INR 1200 per person)
• Echo Point (1-2 hours, free entry)
• Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (4-5 hours, INR 3000 per jeep)
• Tea Museum (2-3 hours, INR 100 per person)
• Anamudi Peak (6-7 hours, INR 200 per person)
• Top Station (2-3 hours, free entry)
Total Estimated Costs: INR 4500 per person