An evening view from Munnar of Anamudi Peak, the tallest mountain in South India at an elevation of 2,695 metres

A 2-day tour in Munnar

2 days | Munnar

An evening view from Munnar of Anamudi Peak, the tallest mountain in South India at an elevation of 2,695 metres
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Route distance :

31 km

Route distance :

31 km

A journey through Munnar's natural wonders

Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.

A day of scenic beauty and wildlife adventures

Day 1
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  • A day trip to Munnar's natural wonders

  • Highlights

    Mattupatty Dam, Echo Point, Eravikulam wild Life Sanctuary, Shopping

phenomenon amidst lush greenery. After a satisfying lunch, explore the Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, home to diverse flora and fauna. Wrap up your day with some shopping, followed by a delicious dinner and a comfortable night halt in Munnar.

Mattupatty Dam

Mattupetty Dam, near Munnar in Idukki District, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India to conserve water for hydroelectricity. It has been a vital source of power yielding along with other such dams, huge revenue to the states was constructed in 1949 and opened on1953

Echo point

This is a very beautiful place in Munnar, which got its name from natural echo phenomenon situated at a scenic lake bank. When you scream at here, you will be hearing your voice returning to you. Placed at an altitude about 600 ft.

Eravikulam wild Life Sanctuary

The park which is also known as Rajamalai National Park was a hunting preserve for the British planters and was owned by Rajamalai and Eravikulam during the British rule and then was forked over to Kannan Deven Hills for tea plantation. Later the area was declared as sanctuary with an objective of protecting the indigenous population of Nilgiri Tahr when founded in the year 1975 and was then upgraded as the national park in 1978.

Scenic views and a peaceful farewell

Day 2
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  • Time for a slow travel

  • Highlights

    Blossom park

After enjoying breakfast and checking out of your accommodation, head to the picturesque View Points Blossom Park to take in the beautiful landscapes and vibrant flora. Following your visit to the park, savour a final lunch in Munnar before departing for your next destination.