Booking for : Discover Tea Gardens and adventure through the hills of Munnar
Discover Tea Gardens and adventure through the hills of Munnar
Tour Details
Overview:
Enjoy an incredible 3 day vacation, rolling hills around Munnar, South India’s largest tea-growing region, carpeted in emerald-green tea plantations in Kerala- God’s Own Country. Encounter natural beauty and get mesmerized form the lush green hills of Munnar. Walk through the low mountain scenery that is magnificent and watch the clouds like veils of mist that cling to the mountain tops. Learn how tea processing is done here, trek to the stunning Eravikulam National Park in the Idukki district of Kerala. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the charming landscapes of the Mattupeety lake & enjoy excellent panoramic views of valleys at the highest hill point in Munnar at Top Station. Twenty six species of mammals have been recorded in the park including the largest surviving population of Nilgiri tahr
Highlights :
- Explore the beautiful hill station of Munnar in Kerala on this 3-day trip into the heart of the state of Kerala
- Take a trip to the Eravikulam National Park to witness rare flora and fauna
- Admire the great scenery and views at the Mattupetty Lake
- Stroll past the aromatic tea gardens and factories at Munnar
- Take ample time to explore this charming and picturesque place on your own
- Expert guide to ensure a personal experience
Inclusions
- xx nights accommodation
- Transport by private, air-conditioned car
- Car Type: for two people, three-seater sedan
- Car Type: for three to five people, six-seater wagon
- Car Type: for six to 10 people, ten-seater van
- All sightseeing with private local guides
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Fuel surcharge
- All taxes and service charges
- All applicable hotel taxes
- Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off
- Bottles of mineral water and soft drinks during journeys
- Personal care and attention
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees
- Flight Charges
- Gratuities (optional)
- Train tickets
Additional info
- The tour price given above is per person. If yours is a group of 05 or more, it will get discounted. Reach us to know the discounted offer.
- All the overnight tours need to be confirmed a week before the tour commencement date, as it involves hotel and flight reservations.
- You may get the internal flight tickets booked on your own. However, we can always assist you provided that we receive the airfare payment in advance. Any increase in fare at the time of actual reservation will be charged extra on actual.
- Flight tickets booking closer to the travel dates usually result in higher airfares.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required For Language guide
- Children below 5 years old are complementary (sharing the same bed)
- Supplement charges Mandatory for Christmas and New year Gala Dinner applicable on 24th and 31st Night
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
The accommodation room type (single room, double room or triple room) will depend on the availability of the hotels and the room configurations available, especially for odd-numbered groups of traveler
Day 01: Cochin - Munnar (130 km / 4 hours approx. - By Road),Munnar
You will be picked up from Cochin airport and/or your hotel. Drive to Munnar, a hill station town located on the Western Ghats in the Idukki district in Kerala. On arrival in Munnar check-in to your hotel. Take rest and be engulfed in a sea of a thousand shades of green.
Overnight at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 02: In Munnar,Munnar
Post breakfast move out for sightseeing of the lush green hills of the town. Munnar is the commercial center of some of the world’s highest tea-growing estates. Ranging from adventures, to plantations trail and nature, Munnar has something special to offer to its guests. The tea gardens in Munnar are a must visit for tourists. Learn the art of tea making by watching the various steps of tea production in the tea factories right from plucking the leaves to sorting, drying and grinding of leaves. Take back home some freshly picked and manufactured tea as souvenirs form Munnar.
Later head to the Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park ,the home of Nilgiri Tahr(a unique endangered goat species), found only in Munnar and in some isolated areas of the Nilgiri biosphere.
Located in the high ranges of the Kannan Devan Hills the Eravikulam National Park is also home to variety a of wild animals like deers , bisons and elephants. The national park stands out for its stark beauty of the rolling grasslands and sholas.
Later, visit the Mattupeety lake, a man-made water body formed from a small hydro electricity dam, set amidst the steep hills and thick woods, offering great views and ample opportunities for photography enthusiasts.
(Optional): Take a tour of the Indo-Swiss dairy farm located amidst the green grasslands, 3 km approx. from Mattupeety dam. The farm is home to around hundreds varieties of high quality cattle and about 400 heads of cattle are reared here. The Indo –Swiss diary farm is actually a landmark in the field of cattle rearing in Kerala.
While driving to Mattupetty, do not miss to stop over at the Top Station situated in the Kannan Devi hills of Munnar. Located around 32 kms away from Munnar, it is the highest point (1700m) in Munnar. Enjoy panoramic views of Western Ghats. At this highest point, you may feel the clouds are just a hand touch away from you. The destination is famous for the Neelakurinji flowers. Back to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 03: Munnar to Cochin,Cochin
Post breakfast, check-out from your hotel and drive to Cochin. Keep your cameras handy for some great photographs witnessing the beautiful green pastures of Kerala.
On arrival at Cochin, get dropped off at your hotel or transfer to the airport and take back pleasant and unforgettable memories of India.
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