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Munnar Extended Getaway(3 Nights)

Cochin (Ernakulam), Munnar, Cochin (Ernakulam)

for Senior Citizens, Getaway Seeker, Premium and Luxury Traveller

Holiday Overview

Anayirangal Dam
Mattupatty Dam
Thoovanam Waterfalls
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Mattupatty Dam
Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park (Photo Courtesy: Arun Suresh)
View from Top Station (photo courtesy: Arun Kamal Ghanta)
Kundala Dam (Photo Courtesy: Hrishikesh.kb)
View from Chinnakkanal
View from Chinnakkanal

Munnar extended getaway allows guests to explore plantation character of Munnar completely and allows for a relaxed and rejuvenating getaway.

Route

Munnar(3)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrive at Cochin and Travel to Munnar.
  • Day-2 Sightseeing In and around Munnar
  • Day-3 Excursion to Kolukkumalai Tea estate.
  • Day-4 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Munnar - Kannan Devan Tea Museum (1.00 kms), Punarjani Traditional Village (4.00 kms), Attukal Waterfalls (9.00 kms), Mattupatty Dam (15.00 kms), Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (30.00 kms), Top Station (37.00 kms), Marayur (40.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Cochin (Ernakulam) Departure - Cochin (Ernakulam)
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
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Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Thekkady is a popular extension to Munnar especially in Summer (when guests look for Salibrious climate). Guests arriving at Madurai may combine Munnar with a stay in Madurai.

Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Munnar -130 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Cochin (Ernakulam) -130 kms (3.5 hrs)
Route

Cochin (Ernakulam) - Munnar(3) - Cochin (Ernakulam)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrive at Cochin and Travel to Munnar.  Arrive at Cochin and proceed to Munnar (130 kms - 3.5 hrs). Munnar (5000+ ft asl) is a tea plantation region and a renowned hill station in the plantation highlands of Kerala offering guests an experience of misty & salibrious climate and a relaxed stay around the tea plantations. Evening explore local market for shopping and visit Mattupetty Dam for boating.

Day-2 Sightseeing In and around Munnar Opt for one or two of the Mini-Excursions ex-Munnar such as Marayoor (Sandalwood Forests - 40 kms), Top Station (Highest view point in the area - 40 kms). Visit Kannan Devan Tea Museum and Attukal Waterfalls (8 kms from Munnar).

Day-3 Excursion to Kolukkumalai Tea estate. Excursion to Kolukkumalai Tea estate (30 kms), world's highest grown Orthodox tea estate spread over 1500 acres The process of tea making here is certified organic. The factory at the center of the estate was built 70 years ago. It uses traditional techniques and is a draw for tea enthusiasts and experiential travellers. Orthodox tea-making is a seven-step process that includes withering, rolling, sieving, fermenting, drying, fiber extraction and grading. The journey from Munnar to the estate is a 30 kms drive which is very scenic and a bit adventurous and requires a 4WD. In the evening visit the Punarjani Traditional Village that offers daily evening shows of Kalaripattu (Martial art form) and Kathakali (Dance form).

Day-4 Departure Depart to Cochin for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Munnar :

  • Kannan Devan Tea Museum - Kannan Devan Hills Plantations Company Private Limited (KDHP) is the largest tea conglomerate in South India. Tea museum opened by the company is one of the first in India.

  • Punarjani Traditional Village - Punarjani Traditional Village offers daily evening shows of Kalaripattu (Martial art form) and Kathakali (Dance form)

  • Attukal Waterfalls - A waterfall at 9 km from Munnar near Pallivasal and a popular tourist visit option.

  • Mattupatty Dam -

    A reservoir and popular tourist spot where boating is offered.

  • Kolukkumalai Tea Estate - Kolukkumalai Tea estate is worlds highest grown Orthodox tea estate spread over 1500 acres The process of tea making here is certified organic.The factory at the center of the estate was built 70 years ago. It uses traditional techniques and is a draw for tea enthusiasts and experiential travellers. Orthodox tea-making is a seven-step process that includes withering, rolling, sieving, fermenting, drying, fiber extraction and grading. The journey from Munnar to the estate is a 30 kms drive which is very scenic and a bit adventurous and requires a 4WD.

  • Top Station - Top Station is notable as the historic transshippment location for tea delivered up here from Munnar and Madupatty by railway and then down by ropeway. Top station offers stunning views of the hills and plains beyond. Enroute waterfalls can be visited.

  • Marayur - Marayur is is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandalwood forests. Ancient dolmens and rock paintings found in Marayur date back to the Stone Age.

Destination Overview

Cochin (Ernakulam) - Ernakulam, part of Cochin area is business hub of Cochin and also commercial capital of Kerala.

Munnar - Munnar is a premier hill station in Kerala. It is situated at about 6000 ft above sea level and surrounded by tea and Cardamom Plantations

Access
Prefered Arrival : No ImageCochin (Ernakulam)No ImageCochin (Ernakulam)
Prefered Departure : No ImageCochin (Ernakulam)No ImageCochin (Ernakulam)
Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Munnar -130 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Cochin (Ernakulam) -130 kms (3.5 hrs)

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Distances
  • Cochin (Ernakulam) to Munnar -130 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Cochin (Ernakulam) -130 kms (3.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

Munnar has been a favourite of honeymooners and Indian travellers looking for Salibrious climate and a place to completely unwind.

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