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Book Munnar Tour Packages with Tharani Tours for Eravikulam National Park, tea plantations and Mattupetty Dam, with a comfortable, well-timed road trip from Chennai or Cochin.

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Chennai & Cochin pickup • Western Ghats route familiarity • Flexible sightseeing planning

What does Tharani Tours offer for Munnar Tour Packages?

Tharani Tours offers Munnar tour packages built around Eravikulam National Park, the region\'s tea plantations and Mattupetty Dam. Every trip is organized as a private road journey rather than a fixed group bus tour, so your timing stays flexible.

Most departures begin from Chennai, roughly 600 km away, with pickup also available from Cochin, around 130 km away, and other cities on request where operationally possible. The trip structure is shaped around a comfortable hill-road drive, a realistic sightseeing schedule and the vehicle size you need for your group.

Whether you are planning a quick 2-day escape from Cochin or a fuller 3-day trip from Chennai that covers Top Station and Kundala Lake, this page covers the itinerary options, vehicle recommendations and practical planning details for Munnar.

Munnar Tour at a Glance

Quick planning cues if you are comparing Munnar hill station trips and deciding on duration, vehicle and travel dates.

Popular Starting Points

Chennai is our primary departure point for Munnar, roughly 600 km away; pickup from Cochin, around 130 km away, is also available.

Destination

Munnar, a tea-growing hill station in the Western Ghats, Idukki district, Kerala.

Recommended Duration

A 3-day trip works well from Chennai; a 2-day trip is comfortable if starting from Cochin, which is much closer.

Best Time to Visit

September to May is most comfortable; the monsoon months are lush and green but bring heavy rain.

Tour Type

Hill station holiday travel among tea plantations, suited to families, couples, honeymooners and friend groups.

Pickup Availability

Chennai and Cochin pickup are standard; contact us if you need pickup from another city on your route.

Suitable For

Family holidays, honeymoon trips, nature and wildlife enthusiasts, and travellers wanting a classic Kerala hill station experience.

About Munnar

Why Munnar remains one of South India's most iconic hill stations, and what to expect from the visit.

A Landscape Shaped by Tea

Munnar\'s rolling hills are almost entirely covered in tea plantations, giving the whole region a distinctive, layered green landscape found in few other hill stations. The name itself comes from the meeting point of three mountain streams that run through the area.

Home to the Nilgiri Tahr

Eravikulam National Park protects one of the last strongholds of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, and its high-altitude grasslands are also home to the rare Neelakurinji flower, which blooms only once every twelve years. Few hill stations combine tea culture with this kind of wildlife significance.

Two Very Different Approach Routes

Munnar can be reached on a long, scenic drive from Chennai or a much shorter hop from Cochin, and the two routes give quite different trip lengths for the same destination. That flexibility makes Munnar workable for both a longer Chennai holiday and a quick Cochin-based getaway.

Distance from Chennai: approximately 600 km, roughly 11 to 12 hours by road depending on traffic and stops along the way. Distance from Cochin: approximately 130 km, roughly 4 hours by road via the Western Ghats.

Munnar works well both as a standalone hill station holiday and as part of a longer Kerala circuit that also includes Thekkady and Alleppey. Because the drive up involves winding ghat sections, planning realistic travel time matters more here than on flatter Kerala routes.

Suggested Munnar Itinerary

A sample three-day plan from Chennai. Itineraries can be customized based on your travel requirements and starting location.

Day 1: Chennai to Munnar

Depart Chennai early and travel towards Munnar, arriving by evening given the distance involved. Check in and rest for the day\'s sightseeing ahead.

Day 2: Munnar Sightseeing

Visit Eravikulam National Park, the Kannan Devan Tea Museum and Mattupetty Dam, then stop at Echo Point on the way back into town.

Day 3: Top Station and Return

Visit Top Station and Kundala Lake in the morning, then begin the return drive to Chennai. Groups starting from Cochin can use this day for a more relaxed departure.

Places Covered in Munnar Tour Packages

Key stops we build the itinerary around, depending on how much time your trip allows.

Eravikulam National Park

A protected sanctuary home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, with rolling grasslands and, once every twelve years, the famous blue Neelakurinji bloom.

Tea Plantations and Kannan Devan Tea Museum

The rolling tea estates that define Munnar's landscape, with the museum offering a look at how tea is grown, processed and graded before it reaches the market.

Mattupetty Dam

A scenic dam surrounded by hills, popular for boating and a short stop at the nearby Indo-Swiss dairy farm.

Top Station

A viewpoint near the Tamil Nadu border marking one of the highest points around Munnar, with sweeping views over the Western Ghats.

Echo Point

A quiet lakeside viewpoint known for its natural echo, a relaxed stop along the main sightseeing route.

Kundala Lake

A reservoir set among tea gardens, popular for pedal boating and photographs against the surrounding hills.

Recommended Vehicles for Munnar Tour Packages

Choose the right vehicle based on group size and how you want to move between the tea estates, dam and viewpoints.

Group Size	Recommended Vehicle	Best For
2-4 travellers	Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Rental Chennai	Couples or small families making a comfortable Chennai-to-Munnar hill station trip.
4-7 travellers	Innova Hycross Rental Chennai	Families who want extra comfort and luggage space for the long drive up to Munnar.
9-20 travellers	Tempo Traveller Rental Chennai	Friend groups and families travelling together across the tea estates and viewpoints.
21-33 travellers	Mini Bus Rental Chennai	Larger family gatherings, college groups and corporate offsites headed to Munnar.
35-55 travellers	Large Luxury Coach Rental Chennai	Big groups wanting a more comfortable coach for the longer hill station journey.

Family Holidays

Innova Hycross gives families a comfortable, private ride with room for luggage on the winding roads into Munnar.

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Friend and College Groups

Tempo Traveller keeps a larger group of friends together across the tea estates, dam and viewpoints.

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Corporate Offsites

Mini Bus suits bigger office groups who want practical, shared travel for a hill station team trip.

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Couples and Honeymoon Trips

Ciaz is a practical choice for couples wanting a private, focused Munnar getaway.

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Premium Group Travel

Large Luxury Coach is the comfort upgrade for bigger groups wanting a more relaxed ride to the hills.

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Munnar Tour Package Pricing

Pricing depends on a few factors, so we quote based on your specific trip rather than a single fixed number.

Trip duration — a two-day trip from Cochin costs less than a three-day itinerary from Chennai with hotel stay.
Group size — vehicle choice scales with group size, from a Ciaz for couples to a Large Luxury Coach for bigger groups.
Vehicle type — comfort tier and seating capacity both affect the final cost.
Hotel category — if you need accommodation booked as part of the trip, category and location affect pricing.
Season — travel during peak holiday periods can affect both availability and cost.

Share your travel dates and group size with us and we will put together a clear quote for your Munnar trip.

Experienced Ghat Road Drivers

Western Ghats Route Familiarity

Chennai & Cochin Pickup

Flexible Sightseeing Planning

Well-Maintained Vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common Munnar tour planning questions.

How many days are recommended for a Munnar trip?

A 3-day trip from Chennai is the most comfortable, since the one-way distance is around 600 km. Starting from Cochin, which is only around 130 km away, a 2-day trip works well.

Is pickup available only from Chennai?

Chennai and Cochin are our primary pickup points for Munnar tours. Contact us if you need pickup from another city along your route and we will confirm whether it can be arranged for your dates.

Which vehicle is best for a Munnar group trip?

Tempo Traveller works well for friend groups and families travelling together, Innova Hycross suits smaller families wanting extra comfort on the hill roads, and Mini Bus or Large Luxury Coach are better for larger corporate or college groups.

Can the Munnar itinerary be customized?

Yes. We can adjust the itinerary around your preferred travel dates, group size, starting city, and which additional stops like Top Station or Kundala Lake you would like to include.

What is the best time to visit Munnar?

September to May is generally the most comfortable period for travel and sightseeing. The monsoon months from June to August bring heavy rain but also the greenest landscapes, so plan accordingly if you prefer a quieter, lusher visit.

Is Munnar closer from Cochin than from Chennai?

Yes. Cochin is only around 130 km from Munnar, roughly a 4-hour drive, compared to about 600 km and 11 to 12 hours from Chennai. If you can start your trip from Cochin, it significantly shortens the travel time.