5-Day Adventure Itinerary for Ashta Mudi in July 2023

1. Day 1: Bamboo Rafting on Kundala Lake
   45 minutes (23.7 km) from Ashta Mudi

   Start your trip with an adventure by going bamboo rafting on Kundala Lake. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the lake while paddling with your partner. Take a break and enjoy the delicious breakfast served on the raft. After finishing the rafting, go for a short nature walk nearby as there are many trails. You can also enjoy the scenic beauty of the Shola Forest while walking. Get back to your resort, have lunch and take some rest. Post-lunch, you can go for a guided trekking trip to Anamudi, the highest peak in South India.

2. Day 2: Echo Point and Tea Museum
   1 hour 10 minutes (36.2 km) from Kundala Lake

   Start your day with a visit to Echo Point, famous for its scenic beauty and natural echo phenomenon. You can also enjoy a short boat ride in the lake nearby. After that, head to the Tea Museum, which takes you through the journey of tea making and its history in the region. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then go for rock climbing or ziplining near the museum. Before sunset, head to Sunset Point and enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunset.

3. Day 3: Meesapulimala Trek and Jeep Safari
   1 hour 30 minutes (55.3 km) from Echo Point

   Start your day early with a trek to Meesapulimala, the second-highest peak in South India. It’s a moderate trek and offers stunning views of the mountains. After completing the trek, have lunch and then go for a thrilling jeep safari through the hills and forests nearby. You can also do some bird watching while on the safari.

4. Day 4: Kolukkumalai Tea Estate and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
   2 hours 15 minutes (72.8 km) from Meesapulimala

   Start your day with a visit to the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, the highest tea plantation in the world. You can enjoy the tea tasting session and also buy some fresh tea leaves. After that, head to Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its varied flora and fauna. You can go for a jeep safari or take a trek to the waterfall nearby. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then head back to your resort.

5. Day 5: Eravikulam National Park and Lakkam Waterfalls
   1 hour 20 minutes (36.5 km) from Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

   Start your day with a visit to Eravikulam National Park, famous for its endangered Nilgiri Tahr. You can also enjoy the scenic beauty of the park and go for a short trek to the top of the hill. Have lunch at a local restaurant and then head to Lakkam Waterfalls, known for its stunning beauty and serene atmosphere. You can take a dip in the pool nearby or just relax and enjoy the view.

Recommendations

Other local attractions you should consider are Mattupetty Dam, Top Station, and the Rose Garden. A side trip to Munnar or Thekkady can also be considered. To maximize your fun, try local cuisine, interact with locals, and take part in cultural activities.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Bamboo Rafting on Kundala Lake (3 hours, INR 1200)
• Anamudi Trekking expedition (6 hours, INR 2500)
• Echo Point (2 hours, INR 50)
• Tea Museum and ziplining/rock climbing nearby (4 hours, INR 400)
• Meesapulimala Trek and Jeep Safari (8 hours, INR 3500)
• Kolukkumalai Tea Estate and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary (6 hours, INR 1500)
• Eravikulam National Park and Lakkam Waterfalls (5 hours, INR 600)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 9900