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3 Days in Munnar: Tea Gardens, Waterfalls & Misty Mountain Views

Weekend Travellers 8/4/2026 13 min read

Situated 1,600 meters above sea level in Kerala's Western Ghats, Munnar is a lush haven of endless tea plantations, mist-covered peaks, and wild mountain streams.

Day 1: KDHP Tea Museum & Mattupetty Dam Boating

Learn about tea processing at Tata Tea Museum, walk through spice gardens, and enjoy speedboating on Mattupetty Lake.

Day 2: Eravikulam National Park & Top Station

Take the safari bus up Eravikulam National Park to spot Nilgiri Tahr mountain goats, then continue to Top Station for panoramic Tamil Nadu valley views.

Day 3: Lakkam Waterfalls & Marayoor Sandalwood Forests

Visit cascading Lakkam Waterfalls, explore prehistoric dolmens in Marayoor, and shop for authentic Kerala spices and tea packages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to reach Munnar from Kochi?

Munnar is a 3.5 to 4-hour scenic drive (125 km) from Kochi Airport or Ernakulam station.

When does the Neelakurinji flower bloom in Munnar?

Neelakurinji blooms once every 12 years, carpeting hillsides in purple.

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