7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Munnar in May 2023

1. Day 1: Visit to Tata Tea Museum
   20 minutes (7.1 km) from Munnar town

   Learn about the rich history of tea-making in the region and explore the tea processing techniques. Get a chance to sample some delicious tea and take home some local tea blends.

2. Day 2: Eravikulam National Park
   30 minutes (10.8 km) from Tata Tea Museum

   Explore the wildlife sanctuary brimming with biodiversity, including the rare Nilgiri Tahr. Take a guided trek through the park and admire the surreal landscape.

3. Day 3: Pothamedu View Point
   40 minutes (16.2 km) from Eravikulam National Park

   Take in the breathtaking views of Munnar's hills and tea plantations from this famous viewpoint. Enjoy a cup of tea at the nearby tea shops and relax amidst nature.

4. Day 4: Kundala Lake
   30 minutes (12.7 km) from Pothamedu View Point

   Go on a scenic pedal boat ride in the serene waters of Kundala Lake. Take a stroll around the lake and have a picnic lunch with your family.

5. Day 5: Carmelagiri Elephant Park
   25 minutes (9.2 km) from Kundala Lake

   Experience the joy of elephant rides with your family at this popular park. Watch the elephants being bathed and fed, and learn about the gentle giants.

6. Day 6: Mattupetty Dam and Lake
   40 minutes (15.6 km) from Carmelagiri Elephant Park

   Visit the famous dam and lake and enjoy boating or take a short hike to the Shola Forest. Admire the scenic beauty of the surrounding hills and valleys.

7. Day 7: Top Station
   1 hour 30 minutes (38.6 km) from Mattupetty Dam and Lake

   Visit the highest point in Munnar and enjoy the panoramic views of the Western Ghats. Take a trek to the Kurangani hills and enjoy the picturesque beauty of this place.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Tata Tea Museum (1-2 hours, INR 100-200/person)
• Eravikulam National Park (3-4 hours, INR 400-500/person)
• Pothamedu View Point (1-2 hours, Free Entry)
• Kundala Lake (1-2 hours, INR 100-200/person)
• Carmelagiri Elephant Park (1-2 hours, INR 400-500/person)
• Mattupetty Dam and Lake (2-3 hours, INR 100-200/person)
• Top Station (2-3 hours, INR 30/person)

Total Estimated Costs: INR 1200-1600/person