A 5-Day Adventure in Munnar: Exploring the Tea Gardens and Waterfalls

Sudhir Kumaresan

18 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Munnar, Kerala, India. Discover the beauty of Munnar Rose Garden, Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, Nayamakad Waterfall, and more. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Munnar

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Viator

Day 1

$215

$ 15

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

5 - 6 min

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

1 - 2 min

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Scenic botanical garden with greenhouses full of rare flowers, succulents & other specimens.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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Storied circa-1910 stone church in a tranquil location, with stained glass & a simple altar.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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$13

12 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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Tea tastings, jeep tours & birdwatching at a lush plantation surrounded by steep, forested peaks.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$63

16 - 20 min

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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

Day 2

$220

$ 19

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

31 - 38 min

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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

21 - 32 min

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This concrete dam built into a mountain has scenic surrounds & draws elephants & other animals.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

28 - 34 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

14 - 17 min

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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

24 - 29 min

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Museum tracing the history & production of tea with old machinery, photographs & demonstrations.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$30

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 3

$225

$ 26

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$40

24 - 29 min

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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$13

12 - 15 min

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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$13

20 - 24 min

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Lofty overlook with a tea plantation, offering panoramas of the valley landscape below.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$40

6 - 9 min

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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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$25

37 - 45 min

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Tours are offered at this long-running tea factory featuring a museum, store & restaurant.

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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Picnic spot & hiking trails at an observation point with vistas of tea plantations & forested peaks.

5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 4

$218

$ 19

Pop in at the Tea Room, a multi cuisine restaurant serving lip-smacking world food ranging from Indian to Italian.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

39 - 47 min

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A trek leads through forest, tea plantations & grassland to a summit with panoramic mountain views.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

53 - 64 min

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Multiple waterfalls cascading amid rolling hills, surrounded by hiking trails & panoramic views.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

27 - 33 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$30

20 - 24 min

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This scenic natural area with wild goats & greenery has buses that take visitors up a mountain.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$60

32 - 39 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 5

$123

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

4 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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Trekking & forest camping offering panoramic views plus local flora & fauna, BBQ & horse riding.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$38

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $1078 In total

Activities & Food:$1000

Transport:$78