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Munnar - Madurai Break(3 Nights)

Madurai, Munnar, Madurai

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Holiday Overview

Entrance to the Temple
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Anayirangal Dam
Thoovanam Waterfalls
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Mattupatty Dam
Kundala Dam (Photo Courtesy: Hrishikesh.kb)
View from Chinnakkanal
View from Chinnakkanal

Munnar - Madurai break is a popular break involving plantation highlands of Munnar and popular pilgrim and heritage destination of Madurai.

Route

Munnar(2) - Madurai(1)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrive at Madurai and proceed to Munnar.
  • Day-2 Sightseeing In and around Munnar
  • Day-3 Return to Madurai. Visit Meenakshi Temple in the evening.
  • Day-4 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Madurai - Meenakshi Amman Temple (1.00 kms)

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

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Madurai Departure - Madurai
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
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Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Kodaikanal (120 kms from Madurai) and Thekkady (140 kms) are popular additions to this break.

Distances
  • Madurai to Munnar -152 kms (4 hrs)
  • Munnar to Madurai -152 kms (4 hrs)
Route

Madurai - Munnar(2) - Madurai(1)

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrive at Madurai and proceed to Munnar.  Arrive at Madurai and proceed to Munnar (150 kms - 4 hrs). Munnar (5000+ ft asl) is a tea plantation region and a renowned hill station in the plantation higlands 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 Mattupatty Dam for boating. In the evening visit the Punarjani Traditional Village that offers daily evening shows of Kalaripattu (Martial art form) and Kathakali (Dance form).

Day-2 Sightseeing In and around Munnar Opt for one or two of the Mini-Excursions ex-Munnar such as Marayur (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 Return to Madurai. Visit Meenakshi Temple in the evening. Return to Madurai (150 kms - 4 hours). Evening visit to Meenakshi Temple, one of the most renowned and must visit temple for tourists, pigrlims and any heritage traveller.

Day-4 Departure Depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Madurai :

  • Meenakshi Amman Temple - Meenakshi Amman Temple is a 17th century temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati known as Meenakshi and her consort, Lord Shiva as Sundareswarar. It is most prominent landmark of the city. The complex houses 14 gopurams, highest being about 52 meters. Meenakshi Amman Temple is one of the most visited temples of Tamilnadu and must visit for any traveller.

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.

  • 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

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

Madurai - Madurai today is one of the busiest towns in Tamilnadu. The Meenakshi temple is awe-inspiring and is a must visit for any South India itinerary for both Indian as well as Overseas guests

Access
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Distances
  • Madurai to Munnar -152 kms (4 hrs)
  • Munnar to Madurai -152 kms (4 hrs)

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Travel Ideas incorporated in the itinerary

Madurai Pilgrimage

Meenakshi temple complex in Madurai is nothing short of an experience. Meenakshi Temple today is a more

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Distances
  • Madurai to Munnar -152 kms (4 hrs)
  • Munnar to Madurai -152 kms (4 hrs)

Expert Speak

Guests from Bangalore having evening flight or overnight train home are able to avoid 3rd night stay at Madurai without having any cut back on the plan.

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