A Day in Nature: Exploring Munnar

  1. 9:00AM: Mattupetty Dam
    30 minutes (9.3 km) from Munnar Town

    Start your day with a visit to Mattupetty Dam, a concrete gravity dam surrounded by lush green hills. Take a leisurely walk on the dam and enjoy the serene views of the lake formed by the dam. If you're lucky, you might spot some elephants bathing in the lake.

  2. 11:00AM: Echo Point
    20 minutes (6.9 km) from Mattupetty Dam

    Head to Echo Point, a picturesque spot nestled in the heart of Munnar. As the name suggests, this place is famous for its natural echo phenomenon. Shout out your name and hear it reverberate in the valley. Enjoy the breathtaking views of the misty hills and the lush greenery.

  3. 1:00PM: Lunch at Saravana Bhavan
    15 minutes (4.5 km) from Echo Point

    Recharge with a vegetarian meal at Saravana Bhavan. This popular South Indian restaurant serves delicious dosas, idlis, and thalis. Make sure to try their filter coffee, a must-have in South India.

  4. 2:30PM: Kundala Dam Lake
    30 minutes (13.2 km) from Saravana Bhavan

    Visit Kundala Dam Lake, a serene reservoir surrounded by rolling hills. Take a boat ride and enjoy the calm waters. You can also go for a nature walk and enjoy the scenic views of the tea plantations and the mountains.

  5. 4:30PM: Tea Museum
    20 minutes (6.3 km) from Kundala Dam Lake

    End your day with a visit to the Tea Museum, where you can learn about the history and production of tea in Munnar. Take a guided tour and see the various stages of tea processing. Don't forget to grab some freshly packaged tea from the museum shop.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mattupetty Dam (1 hour, free)
  • Echo Point (1 hour, free)
  • Lunch at Saravana Bhavan (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Kundala Dam Lake (1.5 hours, INR 500 for boat ride)
  • Tea Museum (1 hour, INR 150 for entry fee)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 950
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