Full-day hiking in Munnar: ridge trek with tea plantations

Walk from tea plantations to a 2000-meter ridge and back through shola forest

A full-day guided hike in Munnar, Kerala, starting through tea plantations and climbing to a 2000-meter ridge that overlooks grasslands, rocky slopes and distant views of Anaimudi peak and Idukki Dam. The trek runs 7 to 8 hours with a trained English-speaking guide, packed lunch and all fees included; you arrange your own return transport to your accommodation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day hiking in Munnar mountains

• Collect guests for hiking
• Walk through Munnar Kannandevan tea plantation
• Hike on ridge with scenic views
• See Anaimudi peak and Idukki Dam
• Refresh with fruits and snacks
• Walk through Nature Zone resort spices
• Climb to top peak (2000 mtr)
• Walk back through shola forest to tea plantation
• Continue walking through tea plantations
• Pass by viewpoint

The Experience

The hike starts by walking through Munnar's tea plantations for 90 to 120 minutes, gaining elevation steadily before the terrain opens onto a ridge. From there, the route follows grassland and exposed rock for a couple of hours, with tea plantations visible on one side and a rocky mountain slope on the other. On a clear day, you can see Anaimudi—the highest peak in South India—and the Idukki Dam reservoir, one of Asia's tallest arch dams.

Partway through, the trek passes through a nature resort where you'll see spices like coffee and cardamom growing, then continues to the highest point at 2000 meters. The descent takes you through shola forest for about 10 minutes before returning to the tea plantations for the final 90 to 120 minutes of walking. A trained guide leads the whole route in English, and packed lunch plus fruit and snacks are provided along the way.

The full day covers roughly 14 to 18 kilometers across varied terrain—open grassland, forested sections, plantation rows and ridge walking—so the landscape changes throughout rather than repeating. All entry fees and taxes are included in the price. You'll need to arrange your own transport back to your hotel or starting point after the trek ends.

What’s included

• Trained English-speaking guide.
• packed lunch.
• fruit and snacks during the trek.
• all entry fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Munnar Info

Is this one for you?Book this trek if you want a full day of varied terrain—plantations, grassland, ridge and forest—without arranging a guide or meals yourself. The fixed itinerary and included lunch mean you can focus on walking instead of planning stops.

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Top questions

What's the highest point I'll reach on this hike?

The peak of this trek sits at 2000 meters above sea level, reached after walking through tea plantations and grasslands on the ridge.

How long does the full-day hike take?

The trek runs 7 to 8 hours total, including time for rest, refreshment and the descent back through tea plantations and forest.

Will I see Anaimudi peak and Idukki Dam from the ridge?

On a clear day, yes—both are visible from the ridge section of the hike. Anaimudi is the highest peak in South India, and Idukki Dam is one of Asia's tallest arch dams.

What's included in the price?

The hike includes a trained English-speaking guide, packed lunch, fruit and snacks, and all entry fees and taxes; you arrange your own return transport.

What kind of terrain will I be walking?

The route crosses tea plantations, grasslands, rocky mountain slopes, shola forest and ridge sections, so the landscape shifts throughout the day rather than staying the same.