Munnar Day Trip from Madurai: Tea Museum & Waterfalls

Munnar's tea plantations, waterfalls and forest peaks in one morning and afternoon

A 10-hour guided day trip from Madurai to Munnar hill town by air-conditioned car with hotel or airport pickup, taking in the Nallathanni tea museum, waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park and viewpoints over tea and coffee plantations. The guide speaks English and Hindi and offers local tips throughout the route. Lunch is at your own expense. Entrance fees to sites are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Munnar hill town

• Pick up from Madurai hotel or airport
• Visit Nallathanni tea museum
• Explore waterfalls and Eravikulam National Park

The experience

Munnar sits in the Western Ghats at elevation, ringed by tea and coffee plantations that make up most of what you'll see on the drive. The tour starts with pickup from your Madurai hotel or airport, then heads toward the hill town itself. Your guide (trained and fluent in English and Hindi) points out the landscape as it changes, and the air-conditioned car means you're not fighting the heat on a long road day.

Once in Munnar, the stops center on what draws people there: the Nallathanni tea museum shows how the leaf becomes the cup, waterfalls cut through the dense forest, and Eravikulam National Park sits on the high ground with forest and peaks visible from its viewpoints. You move between these on the same route, so the day builds around the geography rather than jumping between unrelated sites. The guide fills in local knowledge and recommendations as you go: the kind of detail that changes how you see a place.

You choose between an SUV or a sedan car at checkout. Both come with the same guide, route and 10-hour window. The sedan is the smaller option, the SUV gives more space. Lunch stops are your call and your cost, so you can eat where the guide suggests or find something on your own pace. Entrance fees to the museum and the national park are not included in the tour price.

What’s included

• Hotel or airport pickup in Madurai.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full 10-hour route.
• English and Hindi-speaking guide with local recommendations.
• transport to Nallathanni tea museum, waterfalls and Eravikulam National Park viewpoints.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sightseeing tour by sedanUp to 3 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Budget city sightseeing, 8 hours, by sedan car, includes pickup

Sightseeing tour by SUVUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English or Hindi · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Premium sightseeing tour, 8 hours, by MUV or SUV, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00

Book up to6h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Yo Tours Goa

Is this one for you?Book the SUV if you're traveling with luggage or a group that values extra legroom. The sedan works for couples or solo travelers who want a more compact ride. Either way, the fixed 10-hour window means you're back in Madurai by evening, so the day fits around other plans in the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Nallathanni tea museum like?

The Nallathanni tea museum in Munnar documents how tea is grown and processed in the region. It's one of the main stops on the day trip and gives context to the plantations you see covering the hillsides.

How much of the day is spent driving versus at the stops?

The full tour runs 10 hours from pickup to drop-off in Madurai. Most of that time is split between the drive to and from Munnar and time spent at the museum, waterfalls and national park viewpoints. Your guide will pace the stops based on your interest.

Can I choose between an SUV and a sedan car?

Yes, you pick either the SUV or sedan at checkout. Both include the same guide, route and inclusions. The SUV offers more interior space, while the sedan is the compact option.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You choose where and when to eat during the day, and your guide can recommend local spots.

Do I need to pay entrance fees separately?

Yes, entrance fees to Nallathanni tea museum and Eravikulam National Park are not included in the tour price and are paid on-site.