PRIVATE TOUR: Munnar in southern India offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills carpeted with verdant tea plantations. Exuding old world charm, the combination of lofty peaks, manicured tea estates and the cool mountain air makes Munnar an ideal retreat.
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Kochi – Munnar
Kochi – Munnar. Today we drive from Kochi to Munnar, a hill station at a height of 1525 metres. Munnar offers a breathtaking view of the hills swathed in an impossibly green carpet of tea bushes. Munnar - the right royal resort, lazily nestled in the verdant slopes of tea country is a quaint little town that exudes a rare old world charm and strangely reminds one of the days of the Raj, in its elegant splendour. Beyond the rolling hills we'll discover the rich tropical forests abounding in exotic flora and fauna. It is here that you will fnd the Anamudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats, in South India.
Overnight: Munnar | Dinner
Tea Plantation
Full day visit to a tea plantation and factory. See how Assam tea is grown, hand-picked and processed and then taste some of the best Assam tea there is. Today offers many scenic photo opportunities as well, be sure to bring your camera along.
Overnight: Munnar | Breakfast, Dinner
Eravikulam National Park
Enjoy a visit to the Eravikulam National Park. Eravikulam National Park is a part of the Idukki district and is situated in the south Indian state of Kerala in the higher altitudes of the Western Ghats. Eravikulam is very near to the scenic hill station of Munnar. The Eravikulam National Park was established to protect the Nilgiri Tahr, endangered species of wild goat and the only one to be found south of the Himalayas. The park lies along the high ranges of the western coast in the Munnar Forest Division of Idukki district in Kerala.
Overnight: Munnar | Breakfast, Dinner
Kochi
Munnar - Kochi. Drive back to Kochi and transfer to your Kochi hotel or the airport to meet your onward flight.
If you'd like to extend your stay, we offer a variety of hotels, short stays and add-ons for you to choose from. Please read our best places to visit or best things to see each month for suggested places to visit on your holiday. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please let us know so we can accommodate your request.
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Prices & Dates
'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply, contact us for details.
Read MoreHotels
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Amber Dale Munnar, Munnar
Experience a stay of comfort and convenience at Amber Dale Munnar, where complimentary WiFi and an inviting restaurant await. The property offers a children's playground and fitness center, ensuring entertainment for all. Rooms are well-appointed, each with a private bathroom, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All include amenities like a kettle and flat-screen TV. A 24-hour front desk is ready to assist, while the hotel also offers a serene garden and a games room, creating a well-rounded retreat for guests seeking relaxation or entertainment.
The Tall Trees Resorts, Munnar
Imagine being surrounded by canopies of leaves, hearing the sound of nature and taking in the lush greenery. Imagine no longer - The Tall Trees Resorts are hidden away in one of the world's eight biodiversity hotspots. At this resort, you'll live in cottages under around 600 tall trees, and get to experience wildlife trails, trekking and hiking.
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