Cochin to Munnar
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Product Code : AGORA88
Embark on a captivating journey from Cochin to Munnar, a scenic hill station nestled in the Western Ghats. Learn about the art of tea-making and indulge in tea tasting at a local tea estate. Explore Munnar's rich tea culture at the Tea Museum. Enjoy the beauty of Pothamedu's lush plantations, visit Mattupetty Dam, and witness the Nilgiri tahr in the pristine Rajamala of Eravikulam National Park. Discover specialized dairy farming at Mattupedi Dairy Farm and experience the fun of Echo Point. It's a two-day adventure through stunning landscapes and cultural encounters.
Day 1: Cochin to Munnar (130kms)
Your journey commences with your driver picking you up from your hotel or the Cochin airport. From there, embark on a scenic drive to the enchanting hill station of Munnar. As you arrive in Munnar, check in at your chosen hotel, allowing you to relax and freshen up for the upcoming adventure.
Later in the day, you'll visit a tea estate, an integral part of Munnar's landscape. Here, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the fascinating tea-making process. Savor the flavors with a tea tasting experience.
Your exploration of the tea culture continues with a visit to the Tea Museum. This museum provides insights into the century-old traditions and history of tea production in South India.
Day 2: Munnar - Scenic Delights and Rich Culture
Start your day with a delightful breakfast and prepare for an exciting day of sightseeing.
Pothamedu: Your first stop is at Pothamedu, a location that offers captivating views of the vast tea, coffee, and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills blanketed with lush greenery create a picturesque vista that's perfect for photography.
Mattupetty Dam and Reservoir: Next on the agenda is a visit to the Mattupetty Dam and Reservoir. This concrete gravity dam, nestled between hill ranges, was constructed for water storage and hydroelectric projects. The pristine waters and surrounding landscapes create a tranquil ambiance. Enjoy a leisurely walk or simply take in the serene beauty.
Rajamala in Eravikulam National Park: Your journey continues to Rajamala, a hill station situated within the boundaries of the Eravikulam National Park. This park serves as the natural habitat for the Nilgiri tahr, a rare mountain goat species. You'll explore this unique ecosystem at an elevation of 2,695 meters above sea level. Rajamala houses nearly half of the world's Nilgiri tahr population and provides a vital conservation site.
Mattupedi Dairy Farm: Following your wildlife exploration, you'll visit the Mattupedi Dairy Farm. It's renowned for the Indo-Swiss Farm, which is part of the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project. Here, you can witness specialized dairy farming practices and learn about the successful collaboration between India and Switzerland in dairy development.
Echo Point: Your day culminates at Echo Point, an extraordinary spot where you can yell your heart out and hear your own voice echoing back to you. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the surroundings and the playful experience of creating echoes.
Day 3: Return to Cochin
Following breakfast, you have some free time to relax and explore the beautiful surroundings at your own pace. Take in the last moments of the serene Munnar atmosphere.
Later, you'll head back to Cochin and be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, concluding your enriching journey through the tea-scented landscapes and scenic delights of Munnar.
- Assistance on arrival at airport.
- 2 Nights' accommodation in selected price category hotels.
- Daily breakfast at hotels.
- Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
- English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
- Monument entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water in car.
- Government taxes.
Hotels used or similar for 2 nights accommodation
Munnar x 2 Nights
3* - Fort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle
4* - Nature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature
5* - Chandys Windy Woods/ Tea County
- Any flight tickets.
- Camera charges at monuments if any.
- Meals other than mentioned in the inclusions.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
- Gratuities and optional activities.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.