4 days in Munnar & Thekkady Itinerary

Sitting at the point where three mountain rivers meet, the hill station of Munnar has become known as a tea-growing center in the south of the country.

On the 26th (Thu), examine the collection at Tea Museum, admire the natural beauty at Rose Gardens, then admire the natural beauty at Tea Gardens, and finally look for gifts at Tata Tea Outlet. On the next day, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour and then see human ingenuity at work at Mattupetty Dam.

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Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) to Munnar is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of flight and taxi; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in January, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to drive to Thekkady.

Centered on an artificial lake, Thekkady provides a sanctuary to a diverse set of animals and plant species.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): stroll through Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Periyar Tiger Reserve, and then relax and rejuvenate at Ayur Sparsh. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Sun): admire the natural beauty at Green Park Spices Thekkady, tour the pleasant surroundings at Elephant Junction, and then see the interesting displays at Angadipetty -Kerala Ayurveda Museum.

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Traveling by car from Munnar to Thekkady takes 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.