Munnar Full-Day Private Tour: Eravikulam National Park

One day trip that covers tea plantations, two dams, and a national park hike for Nilgiri Tahr

A private full-day tour from Kochi to Munnar with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and entry to Eravikulam National Park. You stop at Cheeyappara waterfall on the drive up, visit Kundala and Mattupetty dams for photography and optional boating, tour tea plantations and a rose garden, then hike roughly an hour through grassland to spot the rare Nilgiri Tahr mountain goat in its protected habitat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Mattupetty Dam45m
2. Eravikulam National Park2h · entry included

Full-day sightseeing tour in Munnar

• Depart from Kochi to Oonnukal
• Have vegetarian breakfast at Oonnukal
• Visit Cheeyappara waterfalls
• Stop for photos at waterfall viewpoint
• Visit Kundala Dam and optional boating
• Visit Echo Point for photos
• Explore tea plantations and take photos
• Visit Mattupetty Dam and optional boating
• Visit KTDC Rose Garden
• Lunch break in Munnar city
• Visit Eravikulam National Park and hike

The experience

The day starts with a vegetarian breakfast at Oonnukal, about two hours from Kochi on the way to Munnar. From there the route passes Cheeyappara waterfall (a 15-to-20-minute stop where the rocks are too slippery for swimming but the cascade works for photos), and then climbs toward the hill station. Kundala Dam, built in 1946 as Asia's first arch dam, sits between the town and Top Station. It takes 15 to 20 minutes to walk the lake shore and photograph the water against the surrounding hills. Boating and horse riding are available for an extra fee if you want them.

Mattupetty Dam, 13 kilometers from Munnar town, is where the tour spends more time. Unlike Kundala, it has a tourist center with a coffee shop, washroom, and a children's park. Speed boats run on the lake. The itinerary suggests walking the dam itself for the best photographs, since vehicles cannot park on it. Between the two dams you pass through tea plantations, Munnar's defining landscape, and stop at a rose garden run by the KTDC Floriculture Centre if time allows. Lunch happens in Munnar town around 1 p.m., with a Rs 400 food voucher per person to spend at local restaurants. Anything over that amount you pay directly.

After lunch the guide takes you to Rajamalai in Eravikulam National Park. The park protects the Nilgiri Tahr, a rare mountain goat found nowhere else, and the hike takes roughly an hour through grassland and shoal forest to reach viewpoints for Anamudi (the highest peak south of the Himalayas at 2,695 meters), and the valley below. The park closes in February and March for breeding season. Minimum two hours are needed to complete the visit. You return to Kochi the same evening.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• vegetarian breakfast at Oonnukal.
• food voucher worth Rs 400 per person for lunch in Munnar (anything beyond that you pay directly).
• entry to Eravikulam National Park, the tea museum, and plantation tour.
• English-speaking guide throughout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Visit to Munnar for nature and wildlifeGuide in English · 06:00Optional extra: entry fees for the spice plantation tour, Eravikulam National Park and the Tea Museum are included. Meal: a food credit voucher worth Rs 500 per person is included. English-speaking driver-cum-guide. Air-conditioned 4-seat sedan car for the entire trip. Pickup is included.

Get close to nature in MunnarGuide in English · 06:00Optional extra: spice and plantation visits, Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, flora and fauna, mountains, hills and valleys. Meals: a vegetarian lunch voucher worth Rs 450 per person. Travel from Kochi to Munnar by road. Private air-conditioned car with a chauffeur. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SreesTours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're based in Kochi and want to see Munnar's highlights in a single day with a private vehicle. You'll move between tea plantations, waterfalls, and Eravikulam National Park at your own pace, though the one-hour park hike requires moderate fitness.

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Top questions

Can I swim or bathe at Cheeyappara waterfall on this tour?

No. Cheeyappara's rocks are slippery and dangerous for swimming, so the stop is for photographs and a short walk only, lasting 15 to 20 minutes.

What is the Nilgiri Tahr and where do I see it in Eravikulam National Park?

The Nilgiri Tahr is a rare mountain goat found only in the Western Ghats. Eravikulam National Park was created to protect it and its grassland habitat. You hike roughly an hour through the park's shoal-grassland ecosystem to reach viewpoints where the tahr live, and you can also see Anamudi, the highest peak south of the Himalayas.

Is boating included at Mattupetty Dam or Kundala Dam?

Boating is not included. Both dams offer speed boats and other water activities for an additional fee you pay on the day. The tour includes entry to the dams and time to photograph them.

What happens if I want to skip the rose garden or one of the dams?

The itinerary is set by the guide and arranged around the lunch break at 1 p.m. The rose garden has an entry fee of Rs 50 per person. If you prefer not to visit, you can stay with the vehicle or explore the town instead.

How much time do I spend hiking in Eravikulam National Park?

The hike takes roughly one hour, and the park requires a minimum of two hours total to complete the visit, including time at viewpoints. The park is closed in February and March for breeding season.