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Munnar: A Journey Through Tea Gardens

Neel Vyas

Neel Vyas

7 Dec 2023

Embark on a 5-day adventure through the picturesque tea gardens of Munnar, Kerala. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature, visit tea factories, witness stunning viewpoints, and encounter majestic elephants. Get ready for an unforgettable solo trip!

Trip to Munnar

Day 1Tea Factory Delights
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$7

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$ 1

Lockhart Tea Factory
Tours are offered at this long-running tea factory featuring a museum, store & restaurant.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$5
46 - 56 min

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Mattupetty Dam
This concrete dam built into a mountain has scenic surrounds & draws elephants & other animals.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$2
Day 2Elephant Encounters and Tea Museums
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$16

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$ 2

Carmelagiri Elephant Park
Tourist attraction where guests can take short elephant rides down a path surrounded by trees.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$8
9 - 11 min

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KFDC Floriculture Centre
Scenic botanical garden with greenhouses full of rare flowers, succulents & other specimens.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$3
18 - 22 min

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Tea Museum
Museum tracing the history & production of tea with old machinery, photographs & demonstrations.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$6
Day 3Conquer the Tea Estate and Marvel at the View
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$18

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$ 1

Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
Tea tastings, jeep tours & birdwatching at a lush plantation surrounded by steep, forested peaks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
15 - 18 min

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Pothamedu View Point
Lofty overlook with a tea plantation, offering panoramas of the valley landscape below.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$5
Day 4Blossom Park Serenity and Waterfall Wonders
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$7

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$ 1

The Blossom Hydel Park
Lush, expansive park known for its nature trails, bird-watching & scenic lookout points.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$4
9 - 11 min

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Attukad Waterfalls
Multiple waterfalls cascading amid rolling hills, surrounded by hiking trails & panoramic views.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$3
Day 5Wildlife Encounters at Eravikulam National Park
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$12

Eravikulam National Park
This scenic natural area with wild goats & greenery has buses that take visitors up a mountain.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$12

Budget breakdown: $63 In total

Activities & Food:$59
Transport:$4