Munnar Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Munnar

OVERVIEW- Located at an altitude of 1600 m above the sea level, Munnar can be referred to as the most popular hill station in the south Indian state of Kerala. Visit this picturesque hill station during the weekend from Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram. Popular even during the days of the British, Munnar is explored by an amazing number of tourists from all around the world. Positioned on the Kannan Devan Hills in Devikulam Taluk, Munnar has been blessed with an exotic variety of flora and fauna. The aroma of spices in the air, pleasant climate, lush surroundings, floral valleys, verdant green tea estates, meandering streams, peaceful ambiance, tourist attractions and more are some of the major crowd pullers.

KOCHI (COCHIN) - Kochi is the commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi along with its mainland part, Ernakulum is also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. With one of the finest natural harbors in the world, Kochi is the most modern city of Kerala where the best shopping markets are located.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Trivandrum now called Thiruvananthapuram is an ancient seaside city built on seven hills. It is one of the major business centre and busiest harbor in the country. Capital of Gods Own Land, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram is one of the most beautiful and greenest cities of India. The city features long stretches of serene backwaters, beautiful palm fringed beaches, historic monuments and revered shrines.

MUNNAR- Munnar amidst beautiful landscapes often referred as the Kashmir of South India is more essentially a tea town. Munnar gets its name from the fact that this is the place where the 3 mountain streams join together and they are Madurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. It is a commercial centre for tea and it has some of the highest grown tea estates in the world. It also takes the credit of having the world's best tea estates.

Tour Destination: Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram - Munnar - Kochi/Trivandrum

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: KOCHI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - MUNNAR

In the morning, start driving towards the beautiful hill station of Munnar. In the evening explore the scenic beauty of the place. You can visit the tea gardens forming a green heaven with lush hills.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: MUNNAR

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour in and around Munnar.

TEA PLANTATIONS- A vast expanse of tea plantations, winding roads, passionate climate and royal gardens make this hill station, Munnar, the Darjeeling of the south.

ATUKKAD WATERFALLS- Located on the way to Pallivasal amidst dense vegetation; the Atukkad Waterfalls is one of the major tourist attractions in Munnar. The water is cold and is also known as a great trekking hotspot in Munnar.

ERAVIKULAM NATIONAL PARK- The protected forest is located at an average elevation of 2000 meters above sea level and is home to several endemic and rare species of flora, fauna, reptiles and avifauna totaling at a whopping 750 species. The Eravikulam National Park is a home to rare and endangered species like Tiger, Leopard, Nilgiri Tahr, Gaur, Indian Muntjac and Sambar Deer, Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Wild dog and Dhole.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: MUNNAR - KOCHI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Day free for leisure and later, drive back to Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram to catch your flights/train towards onward destination.

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