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3-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Munnar in July 2023

  1. Day 1: Visit the Tea Gardens
    20 minutes (6.5 miles) from Munnar Bus Stand

    In the morning, start by exploring the tea gardens and learn about the tea-making process. Take a walk around the gardens or hire a guide to take you to the less-traveled parts of the plantation. In the afternoon, visit the Tea Museum and learn about the history of tea in Munnar. End the day at Top Station to enjoy the sunset with a stunning view of the Western Ghats.

  2. Day 2: Trek to Echo Point and Kundala Lake
    30 minutes (10 miles) from Munnar Bus Stand

    In the morning, trek to Echo Point to hear your voice reverberate across the hills and take in the stunning views of the surrounding tea gardens. Afterward, head to Kundala Lake to enjoy a peaceful afternoon paddle boat ride. In the evening, head to the Chithirapuram viewpoint to watch the sunset over the hills.

  3. Day 3: Visit the Eravikulam National Park
    40 minutes (11 miles) from Munnar Bus Stand

    Start the day by visiting the Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, a mountain goat. If you're lucky, you may also spot other wildlife, such as the Indian bison or the Langur monkey. Afterward, head to the Lakkam Waterfalls for a refreshing swim in the natural pool. End the day by exploring the local markets and picking up some souvenirs.

Recommendations

While in Munnar, you may also want to consider visiting the Mattupetty Dam, Rose Garden, or the Anamudi Peak. If you have extra time, take a side trip to the nearby hill station of Thekkady to see the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary or to Alleppey to experience the famous backwaters of Kerala. To maximize your fun, try local cuisine, such as puttu and kadala curry or appam with stew. Don't forget to bring sunscreen and insect repellent, as well as comfortable shoes for trekking.

For hotel and flight bookings, you may visit https://booking.tp.st/VhZsadPo.

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