Are you planning to visit Munnar? You can plan a road trip to Munnar with Varanasi Excursion and visit many famous tourist attractions. You can do Munnar local sightseeing and experience the natural beauty of Munnar. It is easy to plan a Munnar itinerary for 2 days and visit major Munnar tourist attractions in these 2 days.
Munnar is famous for its tea plantations, viewpoints, waterfalls, and lakes. The wildlife sanctuaries in Munnar teem with wild animals and rare species. Munnar is a perfect place for trekking and hiking. Many of the highest peaks in South India are located in and around Munnar.
Why Visit Munnar?
Munnar is one of the top hill stations to visit in Kerala. Munnar Travel Guide will give you all the required details about the places to visit in Munnar, activities to do in Munnar, and other information. This hill station of Munnar is blessed with incredible natural beauty. It is also a preferred honeymoon destination in Kerala. The tea gardens in Munnar are its most favourite places. You can view sprawling tea gardens in Munnar. The gently rolling tea estates make for eye-catching scenery.
Munnar is also famous for its wildlife. In the Munnar itinerary for 2 days, you can go on a Munnar Jungle Safari and view wild animals more closely. Nature lovers will have a thrilling time in Munnar. The lakes and dams in Munnar are tranquil places where you can go boating and enjoy the scenic beauty. Munnar is also a place where you can view so many waterfalls and viewpoints. You can view tea plantations and forests from these viewpoints. Due to the cool weather in Munnar, you will enjoy sightseeing and doing most outdoor activities.
Are 2 days enough for Munnar?
Tourists are often confused as to what the ideal duration is to tour Munnar. Varanasi Excursion runs its Munnar 2 days package, where you can visit all the major tourist sightseeing places in Munnar. 2 days or 3 days is the ideal duration of your Munnar tour. In this tour, you can visit the following places:
- Tata Tea Museum
- Rose Garden
- Botanical Garden
- Mattupetty Dam
- Kundala Lake
- Echo Point
- Blossom Park
- Eravikulam national park
Munnar Itinerary for 2 Days
Day 1
In the first day of our Munnar itinerary for 2 days, you will visit the tea gardens in Munnar during the morning. These tea gardens are very famous all over Munnar. You can visit the Top Station, which is a famous vantage point surrounded by tea gardens. You can make photo stops and click selfies and photographs of the scenic landscapes of Munnar.
Then in the afternoon, visit the Tata Tea Museum, where you can view the process of making tea. You can taste herbal tea varieties, and also shop for tea. Then visit Blossom Park, which is a garden and park with landscaped lawns and abundant natural greenery.
Have lunch and then visit Mattupetty Dam, which is very famous for its natural scenery. You can go boating in the reservoir, and there are speedboats, rowboats, motorboats, and pedal boats available for boating.
Then visit Echo Point, where you can hear your own echo very clearly. This is a natural vantage point from where you can enjoy scenic views of the surrounding landscapes. In the evening, visit Kundala Lake. The lake is one of the most famous Munnar tourism places. Boating is the favourite activity of tourists in Kundala Lake. Then visit Sunset Viewpoint from where you can watch scenic landscapes.
Day 2
You will wake up early and catch the sunrise over the hills of Munnar. After breakfast, visit Eravikulam National Park. This National Park is famous for its Nilgiri Tahr, which is a rare animal found only here in the jungles of the park. Then go for a safari ride and spot many jungle creatures in the park.
Then we will visit the tea plantations, where you can view the plucking of tea leaves with your own eyes. Top Station is one of the highest points in Munnar and offers one of the most fascinating views of Munnar landscapes. You can shoot photographs and selfies here at Top Station.
Then visit Attukad Waterfalls and enjoy the breathtaking multi-layered waterfalls. Attukad Waterfalls ranks as one of the best waterfalls in Munnar. In the evening, you can shop around in a local bazaar in Munnar. You will find interesting things to buy like tea powder, spices, homemade chocolates, herbal oils, etc.
This ends the 2 day Munnar tour and we hope you had a wonderful time in Munnar.
Best Places to Visit in Munnar
Tea Museum
This tea museum is also called the Tata Tea Museum. Officially, it is known as the Kannan Devan Hills Plantation Tea Museum. You can go on a guided tour of the tea factory and look at various vintage and old machines that were used in the production of tea. You can watch a short documentary on tea making at this museum. The tea tasting is the best experience you can have here. Also shop for tea in the bazaar on the museum premises.
Eravikulam National Park
This is a must visit place in the Munnar itinerary for 2 days. This national park is one of the star attractions in Munnar. Eravikulam National Park is home to Nilgiri Tahr, a rare species found only in this region of Kerala. You can enjoy a wildlife safari and spot many animals in this safari. You can watch rolling grasslands, forests, and waterfalls in this park.
Mattupetty Dam
The most scenic place in Munnar is the Mattupetty Dam. The lake is a very scenic place, and boat rides are the favorite activity of tourists. Mattupetty Dam offers scenic views of the tea gardens and Shola forests. Shikara rides are best done at Mattupetty Dam. You can view wild elephants and other wildlife during the boat ride.
Echo Point
The name of this viewpoint comes from the echo that resonates from the surrounding hills. Echo Point in Munnar offers scenic landscape views of the surrounding hills of the Western Ghats. The lush greenery of this place will amaze you. You can go for nature walks and treks at Echo Point and buy local souvenirs.
Kundala Lake
This picturesque lake called Kundala Lake is one of the several sightseeing points in Munnar. The lake was formed by the Kundala Dam. Boat rides in Kundala Lake are a favorite activity for tourists. The hills around the lake are full of flowering trees like Neelkurunji and cherry blossoms. You can view rolling tea estates around the lake and a golf course.
Top Station
This is a viewpoint that is the highest in Munnar. Top Station offers panoramic views of tea estates, forests, and rolling hills. It is located at an altitude of 1700 meters and is famous for the Neelkurunji blooming flowers, which bloom only once in 12 years. Top Station is famous for trekking, stargazing, and camping trips.
Attukad Waterfalls
This is one waterfall you can visit in Munnar. During the rainy season and after the rains, the water in this waterfall increases. It makes a picturesque sight. The waterfall is located in the midst of dense forests and lush green hills. You can reach the viewpoint by crossing a wooden bridge. Many trekking trails run through wooded areas around the falls.
Pothamedu View Point
This viewpoint offers spectacular views of the tea gardens in Munnar. You can enjoy the lush green carpet of tea gardens along with sunrise and sunset views. The view of the Western Ghats mountains is best viewed from this viewpoint. You can have picturesque views of the Muthirapuzha River. The trek here goes through tea gardens and spice trails.
Photo Point
This is the most scenic viewpoint in Munnar. Photo Point is best for views of tea gardens, hills, forests, streams, and Munnar landscapes. It is a vantage point where you can view the most scenic natural beauty of Munnar. You will get costumes of tea pickers and then shoot photos of yourself in these traditional outfits.
Blossom Park
This park is one of the amazing nature spots in Munnar. It has landscaped lawns, artificial waterfalls, fresh flowing shrubs, and abundant greenery. Blossom Park is situated on the banks of the Muthirappuzha River and offers a view of the famous Kannan Devan Hill Tea Estates. It is a family-friendly tourist spot with hammocks, a cycling area, skating, fish spa, swings, and boating.
Book Munnar Tour with Varanasi Excursion
You can plan a trip to Munnar and visit all the above-mentioned attractions. Varanasi Excursion offers its Munnar Itinerary for 2 days, and you can visit so many other attractions. We offer private tours in Munnar where you can go for exclusive guided tours of your choice. Below is a list of reasons why you should book the Munnar tour with us.
- We offer you authentic houseboat experiences in Kerala in our Houseboat Packages.
- Our Kerala Tour Packages are designed to give you a total sightseeing and cultural experience of Kerala.
- In our Private Kerala tours, we offer a customized Kerala itinerary with tour guides and private transportation.
- Our custom itineraries of Kerala give you the flexibility to choose your destination and travel themes.
- We offer well-known hotels for accommodation, and these are reviewed and trusted by customers.
- We have English-speaking drivers who can also act as tour guides and have deep local knowledge of Kerala.
- You can plan your Kerala Tour with Varanasi Excursion and have a thrilling and exciting holiday in Kerala.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Yes, 2 days are enough to visit the major tourist attractions in Munnar.
Yes, Munnar is worth visiting for its scenic landscapes, tea gardens, lakes, and national park.
October to February is the best time to visit Munnar.
Yes, Munnar is the ideal place to spend your honeymoon.
A trip to Munnar may cost Rs. 5000 to Rs.8000 per person depending on the itinerary and duration.
Cool weather, tea plantations, mountain scenery, boating in lakes, and safari in Eravikulam National Park are famous things in Munnar.
Photo Point, Top Station, Lockhart Gap, Kolukkumalai Sunrise View Point, Pothamedu Viewpoint, and Anamudi Peak Viewpoint are the top viewpoints in Munnar.