Day-by-Day Itinerary
Night Departure & Arrival at Munnar
Night departure from Chennai/Coimbatore. Enjoy the scenic Ghat Road drive through Western Ghats. Morning: Arrive Munnar (~8–9 AM). Check in to hotel. Freshen up, breakfast. Forenoon: Visit Pothamedu Viewpoint — panoramic view of tea, coffee and cardamom plantations. Walk through tea gardens — understand how tea is grown and processed. Afternoon: Visit Mattupetty Dam — beautiful reservoir with stunning mountain backdrop, optional boating. Drive to Echo Point — serene lake surrounded by mountains. Evening: Visit Kundala Lake — shikara boating option. Return to Munnar town. Stroll through the market — buy fresh tea, cardamom, homemade chocolates. Dinner. Overnight Munnar.
Eravikulam & Top Station
Early morning: Drive to Eravikulam National Park — home of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Government-run jeep safari inside the park. Spot Nilgiri Tahr, birds and stunning Rajamala peaks. Mid-morning: Drive to Top Station (32 km from Munnar, 1700m elevation) — the highest point in Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. On clear days, view extends over the Theni plains. Afternoon: Visit Nyayamakad Waterfall near Top Station. Stop at Lockhart Gap viewpoint. Late afternoon: Return to Munnar. Visit Tata Tea Museum — fascinating history of tea cultivation in Munnar. Evening: Leisure evening in Munnar town. Local street food. Dinner. Overnight Munnar.
Attukad Falls & Return Journey
Morning: Breakfast. Visit Attukad Waterfalls — one of the most spectacular falls in Munnar, especially beautiful after rains. Walk through the adjacent spice plantation. Late morning: Visit Photo Point (Rajamalai Road viewpoint with majestic valley views). Short stop at Pallivasal Hydroelectric Station area — Kerala's oldest power station in scenic surroundings. Afternoon: Check-out. Begin return journey. Stop at Valara Waterfalls or Cheeyappara Waterfalls en route (seasonal). Arrive home city by late evening/night.
Included
- AC transport (return)
- 2 nights hotel accommodation
- Breakfast (Day 2 & 3) + Dinner (Day 1 & 2)
- Eravikulam National Park entry
- All sightseeing by vehicle
- Experienced trip leader
Not Included
- Boating charges (optional)
- Tea Museum entry fee
- Lunch on all days
- Personal shopping
Best Time: September to March. Avoid Neelakurinji season crowd (once every 12 years, next 2030). Monsoon (June-August) adds waterfalls but roads can be tricky.