Plan my tour to Kerala / Munnar

 Every traveling experience is known to get you closer to God or you may say nature. But there is one destination which is unlike any other!! Gods own country Kerala it’s different; it is called Gods own country for a reason. Everyplace, every stop, everything about Kerala will make you feel one with Nature as its beauty is spell bounded.

One of Indians #1 tourist spot and well deserved, not just for its beauty but there is more to it; crowned as cleanest state, high life expectancy, highest literacy rate, least infant mortality, Spice coast of India, Hub of Tea, Abundance of gold




The geography of Kerala is unique as it is located between mountains and forests on one side, and the sea on the other. As a traveler I have visited Kerala many time and done it part by part as there is so much to explore and so less time every time. What I am implying is, in a short time of 4-5 days it is very difficult to explore all of Kerala.

There are plethora of websites which you can scroll through, blogs you can read through, travelers you speak to, there are many packages available from you can choose to. But important is when you have taken your time and money out from your busy schedule. It is of utmost importance, that you invest your energy and time explore the right spots. No miss on the Must see!!

Hence to ensure that one can plan ones tour from whichever source. It is important to know the Must See List (MSL)

MSL that’s what I call it (check below)

Following the MSL would help you while selecting a tour package or while customizing your tour plan according to your number of days available and zeal to explore the most!!

TA (Tag Along) is also an important parameter which one needs to consider while planning a tour. As an Adage goes “It’s not the place but the people that matters”. Similarly it is not what package you take it is about whether a specific package will help all your TA to enjoy the tour completely
So let’s get on with it

MSL – 5 Night 6 day package
TA – Backpackers, friends and Family
Objective – Adventure, Relaxation, Reviving, Thrill, Economical

Day 1 – Munnar (Lakkam water fall, Vaguvarrai view and Rajamala)

Kerala is very well connected By Air, Road, Train and Sea however the fastest is air and we will talk about that. Kerala has 2 international airports - in Thiruvananthapuram and in Kochi while the domestic airport in Kozhikode is also strategically located

From Kochi start your tour with one of most beautiful hill station Munnar. Hire a cab directly from Kochi to Munnar; now depending on the time you arrive Kochi airport the drive to Munnar is around 130 km will take around 4 hr.

Located in the eastern part of Kerala and is situated at 1600 meters above sea level, near Anaimudi, the highest peak in India south of the Himalayas. Munnar is believed to mean three rivers a confluence of Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.



If I had to name Munnar I would call it Haven of Peace. It is not just the visual beauty but the whole ambiance which is charismatic and charming making it irresistible. Munnar main highlights is its, lush green tea gardens, dazzling lakes, thick forests and friendly people. A delight to every tourist the best time to visit and enjoy the picturesque beauty of Munnar is from September to March.

Reach the hotel unpack freshen up and just walk out. The more time you spend in the hotel room the more your eyes will miss capturing the beauty

Take it easy the 1^st day heir a local cab and go sightseeing. One can visit Lakkam waterfalls



Lakkam waterfall is one of the best waterfall in Munnar. Just a 5 min drive from Munnar town Located in the Munnar-Marayoor route, the waterfall is surrounded by ‘Vaga trees’. The waterfall originates from the Eravikulam Plateau. Though the stream creates lots of cascades, most of them are inaccessible. But, due to its visual treat, this destination is one of the most preferable destinations for the tourists

Get wet in the water and let all the stress and travel tiredness wash away. Spend your time with your friends and family, click crazy picture and head towards your next halt at Rajamala hill station

Halt at Rajamala hill station

The beautiful and famous hill station, Rajamala lies about 15 kms from Munnar in the state of Kerala.



With an exquisite variety of flora and fauna, Rajmala is one of the best explored regions of Kerala. Apart from the rare Nilgiri Tahr, tourists can also feel lucky by catching the sight of elephants, deer, antlers, turtles and monkeys. It’s not just the wildlife quotient, the hill station of Rajmala also serves as an ideal location for trekking and rock climbing.

It will make you feel that you are talking to clouds

Head back to the hotel enjoy the dinner and rest under cozy blankets as it gets really chill at night in Munnar. Oo wait! don’t forget to ask the hotel person if they can arrange for the tickets for Eravikulam park for next day?


Day 2 – Munnar (Eravikulam park & Anamudi (Optional), Kundale lake, Top station, Munnar Tea Museum, Echo point)

Start your day early by 7 am leave the hotel by 8 am if you wish to visit Eravikulam Park. Reach early as it’s a famous destination and generally crowded



Home to endangered mountain goats, Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Langur, leopards, bison, tiger, leopards etc; Eravikulam National Park is a perfect place for the nature, bird and wildlife enthusiasts

The highest peak of the South of Himalyas, Anamudi lies in the park’s Core Area. The Park, as a whole, covers an area of 97 km sq, and has been divided into three parts; Tourist area, Core area and buffer area. The tourists are allowed only until Tourist Area.

Mini-Buses are arranged for the tourists that takes them for a thirty minute ride. It stops at a photo gallery; this area is not isolated and provides for all basic requirements. From this point, visitors have to trek 1.5 Km and then return to board the bus again. Charge for the bus is INR 75.

The tickets for the park are sold between 8:30 am- 4:30 Pm. You may get a long queue for the tickets, so it is advised that you reach this park before the 8:30 am.

Halt at Munnar Tea Museum

The chief producer of packaged tea in India, ‘Tata Tea’ inaugurated the Tea Museum at Munnar. The tea machines reserved here exhibit the tea processing steps. Tourists here are welcomed by, a sundial positioned on a granite block made by Art Industrial school in 1913.



Museum in addition contains a good collection of human inventions like that of ‘Pelton Wheel’ (used in power generation plants, 1920s), ‘Tea Roller’ (1905) and a ‘Rail Engine Wheel’. Tourists and Tea lovers visiting this Museum must taste the Tea offered in demonstration room. 

A segment of Museum also includes typewriters, classic bungalow furniture, wooden bathtub, magneto phone, iron oven and manual calculators. Museum is closed on Monday and Friday and the visiting hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm

From Tea museum head towards Top station

As the name suggest Top right!! Top station is the topmost peak of Munnar with the height of 1700 m. This peak forms a border between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Trekking to this magnificent point offers you the view of the Western Ghats hill ranges and Theni district of Tamil Nadu

The experience is filled with an adventure as one may feel that you are walking in clouds. The view will make you speechless and it does not matter how old you are; you will definitely run amidst the clouds and play

Tea and spice plantations in and around Top Station have prime significance and the tea leaves and spices are exported to different regions. If you are tea lover you cannot miss tea offered in local tea-stalls in the area. 

It is just amazing and a reliever at the top of Top station LOL!!!

Halt at Kundala Lake

Kundala falls between Munnar and Top Station, and is at a distance of 20 km from Munnar. 

It is mainly popular for the Neelakurunji flowers that blooms once in twelve months and during its blooming season, the vicinity turns bluish

The lake is tranquil and boating in this lake is a beautiful experience; thanks to greenery. Kundala Dam is Asia’s first arched dam and people must indulge in boating here too.

To be continued….