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Munnar Magic: A 6-Day Journey through Tea Gardens and Scenic Beauty

Abhishek Bardhan

Abhishek Bardhan

17 Jan 2024

Embark on a breathtaking 6-day adventure to Munnar, where lush tea gardens and picturesque landscapes await. Discover the beauty of Eravikulam National Park, indulge in authentic local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of tea estates. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through nature's paradise!

Trip to Munnar

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Viator

Day 1Tea Gardens and Local Delights
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$48

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$ 5

Rapsy Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
27 - 33 min

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Eravikulam National Park
This scenic natural area with wild goats & greenery has buses that take visitors up a mountain.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$36
18 - 22 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 2Exploring History and Tea Culture
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$105

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$ 7

Saravana Bhavan Hotel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
67 - 81 min

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Tea Museum
Museum tracing the history & production of tea with old machinery, photographs & demonstrations.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$18
35 - 42 min

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Anamudi
The highest mountain in South India with hiking trails & encounters with wildlife such as elephants.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$75
27 - 33 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 3Dam Views and Tea Factory Excursion
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$72

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$ 9

Hotel Gurubhavan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
32 - 39 min

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Mattupetty Dam
This concrete dam built into a mountain has scenic surrounds & draws elephants & other animals.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
51 - 62 min

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Lockhart Tea Factory
Tours are offered at this long-running tea factory featuring a museum, store & restaurant.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
9 - 11 min

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Lockhart Gap View
Picnic spot & hiking trails at an observation point with vistas of tea plantations & forested peaks.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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$15
10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 4Parks, Churches, and Botanical Gardens
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$96

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$ 9

S N Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
15 - 22 min

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The Blossom Hydel Park
Lush, expansive park known for its nature trails, bird-watching & scenic lookout points.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$12
8 - 10 min

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C.S.I Christ Church
Storied circa-1910 stone church in a tranquil location, with stained glass & a simple altar.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
10 - 12 min

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KFDC Floriculture Centre
Scenic botanical garden with greenhouses full of rare flowers, succulents & other specimens.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$8
12 - 15 min

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Carmelgiri Botanical Garden
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
11 - 14 min

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Grahamsland
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 5Tea Estate Trek and Panoramic Views
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$75

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$ 3

Rapsy Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
Tea tastings, jeep tours & birdwatching at a lush plantation surrounded by steep, forested peaks.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
22 - 27 min

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Chithirapuram View Point
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
23 - 34 min

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Thattukada
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
Day 6Wellness Retreat and Natural Beauty
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$77

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$ 3

Hill Spice
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
28 - 34 min

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Pallivasal Tea Estate
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
16 - 24 min

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Kaivalyam Wellness Retreat
Secluded resort offering yoga & a vegetarian restaurant, plus plantation treks & bird watching.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38
30 - 45 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6

Budget breakdown: $506 In total

Activities & Food:$473
Transport:$34