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Munnar, Kerala

Editors' itinerary · Munnar

Munnar in 3 days: tea hills, sunrise and tahr

3 days / 2 nights · Couples, Friends, Mountains, Peace & calm, Winter, Photography

Photo: Ingo Mehling / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

A relaxed three-day plan that covers a tea museum, a Kolukkumalai sunrise, Mattupetty and Eravikulam, without long driving days. Costs are not itemised, so check current prices before you go.

Costs are per-person estimates. Destinations: Munnar.

  1. Day 1Day 1: Arrive and settle in

    • 13:00

      Arrive in Munnar

      Transport · at Munnar KSRTC Bus Station

      Reach by early afternoon so the hill drive happens in daylight. Buses and taxis from Kochi/Aluva take about 3–4.5 hours.

    • 14:30

      Check in at a homestay

      Stay · at Pothamedu Homestays

      Drop bags, rest and ask your host about jeep options for tomorrow's sunrise trip.

    • 16:00

      Tea Museum visit

      Sight · at Tea Museum, Nallathanni

      Learn how tea is made and take a short walk around the area. Check opening hours before you leave.

  2. Day 2Day 2: Sunrise and dam

    • 03:30

      Sunrise at Kolukkumalai

      Activity · at Kolukkumalai Sunrise Jeep Ride

      Leave Munnar around 3:15–3:30 AM for Suryanelli, then take the jeep up. Carry warm clothes. Agree on the price and the pickup point first.

    • 12:30

      Late breakfast and lunch

      Food · at Munnar Town Meal Hotels

      Come back, rest, then have a Kerala meal in town.

    • 15:00

      Mattupetty Dam

      Sight

      A relaxed afternoon stop with tea slopes along the road. Go before the weekend crowds if possible.

  3. Day 3Day 3: Tahr and departure

    • 08:30

      Eravikulam National Park

      Sight · at Eravikulam National Park (Rajamala)

      Book tickets in advance and go early. The park shuts for the calving season in February–March, so check dates. Carry ID and water, and leave food in the vehicle.

    • 12:30

      Lunch before leaving

      Food · at Munnar Town Meal Hotels

      A final Kerala meal in town before you head down.

    • 14:30

      Head back to Kochi or Aluva

      Transport · at Munnar KSRTC Bus Station

      Start by mid-afternoon to finish the descent in daylight. Allow extra time if you have a train or flight.