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Kodai - Munnar Break(5 Nights)

Madurai, Kodaikanal, Munnar, Madurai

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Holiday Overview

Anayirangal Dam
Thoovanam Waterfalls
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Mattupatty Dam
Kundala Dam (Photo Courtesy: Hrishikesh.kb)
View from Chinnakkanal
View from Chinnakkanal
Kodaikanal Lake
Heritage cottages around Kodaikanal
Flowering in Summer
Boat House
View from Coakers Walk
Around Elephant Valley

Kodai - Munnar Break is a popular Summer itinerary involving two popular hill stations of South India (Kodaikanal and Munnar).

Route

Kodaikanal(2) - Munnar(3)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Kodaikanal
  • Day-2 In and around Kodaikanal
  • Day-3 Kodai - Munnar
  • Day-4 Munnar
  • Day-5 Munnar
  • Day-6 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Kodaikanal - Kodaikanal Lake (1.00 kms), Bryant Park (1.20 kms), Coakers Walk (1.30 kms), Bear Shola Falls (3.00 kms), Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple (4.00 kms), Green Valley View (5.50 kms), Shembaganur Museum of Natural History (6.00 kms), Pillar Rocks (8.00 kms), Silver Cascade (8.00 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), Kundala Dam (20.00 kms), Anayirangal Dam (22.00 kms), Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (30.00 kms), Top Station (37.00 kms), Marayur (40.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Madurai Departure - Madurai
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Madurai, a pilgrim getaway (120 kms from Kodaikanal) and popular extension that goes well with Kodaikanal especially as it’s one of the closest access points to Kodaikanal.

Distances
  • Madurai to Kodaikanal -115 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kodaikanal to Munnar -160 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Madurai -152 kms (4 hrs)
Route

Madurai - Kodaikanal(2) - Munnar(3) - Madurai

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Kodaikanal Arrival at Kodaikanal (6500 ft asl). Evening boating at the Kodai lake.

Day-2 In and around Kodaikanal Sightseeing options around Kodaikanal comprise Green Valley, Pillar Rocks, Coakers Walk, Bear-Shola falls, Bryant Park, Shembaganur Museum of Natural History, Silver Cascade, Kurinji Andavar Temple etc. Guests can choose options to visit accordingly to their preferences.

Day-3 Kodai - Munnar Proceed to Munnar (5000 ft asl, 160 kms - 4.5 hrs). Evening visit to Mattupatty Dam (Boating).

Day-4 Munnar Sightseeing options in and around Munnar comprise Marayoor (Sandalwood Forests - 40 kms), Tea Museum, Araengal Dam, Kundala Dam etc. A visit to Top Station (Highest view point in the area - 40 kms) can also be considered.

Day-5 Munnar Excursion to Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (30 kms). Requires a 4WD Jeep and the drive is nothing short of an adventure offering excellent tea plantations views. Time permitting guests can visit Attukal Waterfalls (9 kms) and visit Punarjani Traditional Village for a live performance.

Day-6 Departure Depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Kodaikanal :

  • Kodaikanal Lake - Kodaikanal Lake is a manmade lake that is a central attraction of the Hill station of Kodaikanal. Guests enjoy boating, rowing and pedalling boats in the evenings.

  • Bryant Park - Bryant Park is a botanical garden near Bus stand spread over 20.5 acres having more than 300 species of trees, shrubs and cactuses. There is a section in the park that has 700+ varieties of roses.

  • Coakers Walk - Coakers walk is a 1 km paved pedestrian path running along the edge of steep slopes near approachable from the lake. There is an observatory with a telescope halfway along the walk.

  • Bear Shola Falls - A waterfall 3 kms from Kodaikanal town centre. Final approach is a gentle walk.

  • Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple - Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple is a Lord Murugan temple here built in 1930s at 4 kms from town centre. The area is renowned for its Kurinji flower which blossoms once every 12 years.

  • Green Valley View - 5.5 kms from town centre offering excellent panoramic view of the plains and Vaigai Dam.

  • Shembaganur Museum of Natural History - 6 kms from town centre, open to the public (except Tuesdays) having 500 species of animals, birds and insects and a living collection of over 300 exotic orchid species.

  • Pillar Rocks - Pillar rocks are a set of three rock pillars standing 122 metres high at 8 kms from town centre

  • Silver Cascade - 8 kms from Kodaikanal, 55-metre waterfall formed from the outflow of Kodaikanal Lake. Kind of touristy and not good for bathing.

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.

  • Kundala Dam - Kundala is located at 20 km from Munnar on the way to Top Station. It is Asias first Arch dam. There is boating available at the dam.

  • Anayirangal Dam - The Anayirangal dam, 22 kms away from Munnar (closer to Chinnakkanal), is surrounded by Tata Tea plantations, coffee, Tea and cardamom plantations in the evergreen forests.

  • 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

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

Kodaikanal - Kodaikanal (7000 ft asl) traditionally has been one of the favorite hill stations to visit in summer alongwith Ooty. It’s also a destination for corporate conferences ex-Madurai, Chennai and Bangalore

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 ImageMaduraiNo ImageMadurai
Prefered Departure : No ImageMaduraiNo ImageMadurai
Distances
  • Madurai to Kodaikanal -115 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kodaikanal to Munnar -160 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Madurai -152 kms (4 hrs)

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Travel Ideas incorporated in the itinerary

Kodaikanal Getaway

Elephant Valley, Eco Farm Hotel is a 100 acres nature reserve at 20 kms from Kodaikanal and an more

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Distances
  • Madurai to Kodaikanal -115 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kodaikanal to Munnar -160 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Madurai -152 kms (4 hrs)

Expert Speak

Kodai - Munnar Break is recommended for guests arriving at Madurai. Off-beat travelers may opt for a Elephant Valley (20 kms) instead of a regular stay option at Kodaikanal. Munnar has several homestays that can be considered by an off-beat / experiential traveler.

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