Hill Stations

Munnar 3-Day Itinerary - Tea Gardens, Waterfalls & More

Published: 2024-01-10

Day 1: Arrival & Local Sightseeing

  • Arrive in Munnar from Kochi (4-hour scenic drive via Neriamangalam)
  • Stop at Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls en route
  • Check into hotel, freshen up
  • Visit Attukal Waterfalls (3 km from town)
  • Blossom Hydel Park in the evening
  • Munnar town walk & spice shopping

Day 2: Tea Estates & Eravikulam

  • Early start — Eravikulam National Park (spot Nilgiri Tahr)
  • Mattupetty Dam & Echo Point
  • Tea Museum visit (learn about Kerala's tea heritage)
  • Kundala Lake boating
  • Photo Point & Pothamedu viewpoint for sunset

Day 3: Adventure & Departure

  • Top Station sunrise (Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, 32 km from Munnar)
  • Gap Road scenic drive
  • Lakkam Waterfalls trek (easy, 30-minute walk)
  • Departure to Kochi or next destination

Where to Stay

  • Budget: ₹1,500 - ₹3,000/night (homestays near town)
  • Mid-range: ₹4,000 - ₹7,000/night (resorts with valley view)
  • Luxury: ₹10,000+ (plantation bungalows, luxury resorts)

Best Time to Visit Munnar

September to May is good. October-November for Neelakurinji season (if blooming year). December-January for cool misty weather. Avoid heavy monsoon (June-August) for waterfall treks.

Getting There

Munnar is 130 km from Kochi (4-hour drive). Dream Kerala Holidays offers comfortable taxi service from Kochi airport directly to your Munnar hotel. We also offer complete 3-day Munnar packages with hotel, cab, and sightseeing included.

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