Munnar sightseeing tour: Tea plantations, waterfalls & Eravikulam

See Munnar's best spots in one morning without arranging the route yourself

A half-day sightseeing tour of Munnar visiting Nyamkkad Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park (home to the rare Nilgiri Tahr mountain goat), Lakkam Waterfalls, tea and coffee plantations, and the sandalwood forests of Marayoor. You travel by private jeep, car or rickshaw with an English-speaking driver-guide. Bottled water and luggage storage at the meeting point are included. Park entry fees are separate. Pickup from your hotel can be arranged for an additional charge depending on distance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Munnar sightseeing and nature tour

• Visit Nayamakad Waterfall viewpoint
• Explore Eravikulam National Park and Rajamala Hills
• Hike and bathe at Lakkam Waterfalls
• Photo shoot at Vaguvari View Point
• Tour coffee and tea plantations near Chattamunnar
• Visit Sandalwood Forest and factory at Marayoor

The experience

Munnar sits in Kerala's high country at over 6,000 feet, ringed by tea plantations and cut through by mountain roads that wind between the estates. This tour packs five or six hours of stops into one morning, starting at Nyamkkad Waterfalls where the sound of cascading water carries through the mist, then climbing to Eravikulam National Park on Rajamala Hills to look for the Nilgiri Tahr, a rare mountain goat found nowhere else in India. The park spreads across 97 square kilometres and sits far enough from the main hill station to stay quiet.

From there the route drops to Lakkam Waterfalls, which originates from a plateau rather than a hillside. An unusual feature that lets the water collect into a pool surrounded by dense forest and boulders. The tour includes stops at tea and coffee plantations near Chattamunnar where you can see how the crops grow on the steep slopes, and a viewpoint at Vaguvarai for photographs across the plantation valleys. If you want to extend the day, the sandalwood forests of Marayoor lie about 40 kilometres away on the eastern side of the Western Ghats, where a government-run sandalwood factory operates and wild deer move through the sanctuary.

You choose your transport at checkout: a private car for up to six passengers, a car for up to four, or a rickshaw for up to three. The driver doubles as your guide and speaks English. Pickup from your hotel costs extra only if you stay more than five kilometres from the meeting point (Rijo Villa). Anything beyond that distance requires a call to confirm the fee. Luggage storage and rest rooms are free at the office while you're out.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• private transportation in your choice of jeep, car or rickshaw.
• English-speaking driver-guide.
• luggage storage and rest room access at the meeting point.
• stops at Nyamkkad Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park, Lakkam Waterfalls, tea and coffee plantations, and Vaguvarai viewpoint.

Options for this experience

4 options

Up to 3 person (private rickshaw)Up to 3 per booking · Guide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:30tuk-tuk (auto rickshaw)

Munnar sightseeing and sandalwood tourUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:30Private jeep for up to 7 people

Private car for up to 4 peopleUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:30Car with 4-seat capacity

Private car for up to 6 peopleUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:30Car with 6-seat capacity

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 13:30

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?Pick the jeep for groups of four or more, the car for smaller groups who want their own vehicle, or the rickshaw if you're comfortable sharing close quarters, then decide whether to arrange hotel pickup or meet at Rijo Villa to skip the extra fee.

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Top questions

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 Eravikulam National Park and what wildlife might I see there?

Eravikulam National Park covers 97 square kilometres on Rajamala Hills near Munnar and is known for the rare Nilgiri Tahr, a type of mountain goat found only in this region. The park is part of the larger Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary and offers a quieter escape than the busier hill station itself.

Can I swim or bathe at Lakkam Waterfalls?

Lakkam Waterfalls collects into a pool at the base, and the falls are known for boulder hiking and bathing. The waterfall sits at 7,300 feet above sea level and is surrounded by dense forest, so reaching the water requires climbing over boulders.

Is the sandalwood forest at Marayoor included in this tour?

Marayoor's sandalwood forests are optional and lie about 40 kilometres from Munnar on the eastern side of the Western Ghats. You can visit the government-run sandalwood factory and see wild deer in the sanctuary, but this stop is not part of the standard itinerary. Contact the operator after booking if you want to add it.

What happens if my hotel is far from the meeting point?

Pickup from your hotel costs an extra 600 rupees if you stay within 5 kilometres of the meeting point (Rijo Villa). If your hotel is farther away, call the operator after you book and they will quote the additional cost based on distance.

How long does this tour take?

The tour runs five to six hours, covering Nyamkkad Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park, Lakkam Waterfalls, plantations and viewpoints in a single morning. Park entry fees are not included and must be paid separately.