Munnar Tea Trails Weekend Break — 2 Nights / 3 Days
Two nights in Munnar is the shortest Kerala trip that still feels like a proper holiday, with a half day to climb up from Kochi and one full day on the classic sightseeing loop. The drive up runs through the Neriamangalam forest and the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfall stretch, with a photo halt at Karadippara where the valley opens up below the road.
About this itinerary
This 2 nights 3 days package covers Munnar from Kochi, with two nights in the hills. Day 1 climbs up through the Neriamangalam forest and the Cheeyappara and Valara falls to a check-in at Munnar. Day 2 is the full sightseeing loop of Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Photo Point, the Tata Tea Museum and Blossom Park. Day 3 takes in an early viewpoint before the drive back to Kochi.
The pacing is built for a weekend: one day up, one full day out, one day back. Nights are cold enough for a jacket from November onwards, so pack for the hills even when the days are mild.
Everything below is included unless it is listed under Add-ons.
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day below can be moved, shortened or swapped. Replanning is free — you only pay the difference in what you change.
- Day 1MunnarArrival day
Munnar via the Cheeyappara and Valara Falls
Pickup from Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station and the drive up through Neriamangalam and the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfall stretch, with a photo halt at Karadippara viewpoint, then check in at Munnar with the evening free on the estate roads.
The highlight of this day is the Karadippara viewpoint halt, where the whole valley opens up below the road.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 4 hrsStay: Munnar - Day 2MunnarSightseeing
Munnar Sightseeing: Dams, Viewpoints and Tea Estates
A full day of Munnar sightseeing covering Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Photo Point, the Tata Tea Museum at Nallathanni and Blossom Park, with the evening at the Munnar town spice and tea shops. Boating is optional and payable directly.
The highlight of this day is Top Station early, before the mist closes in and takes the view with it.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleStay: MunnarBreakfast included - Day 3Departure
Departure
An early stop at the Pothamedu or Lockhart Gap viewpoint, then the drive back to Kochi for the airport or railway station drop.
The highlight of this day is a relaxed final morning before the transfer, with no early checkout rush.
Transfer: Private AC vehicleTransfer duration: About 4 hrsBreakfast included
Hotels on this package
Rooms are held on twin sharing with daily breakfast. Switch the category to see the properties it puts you in — the tab you pick here also sets the price shown at the top of the page and on the enquiry form.
The base category — comfortable, well-run properties in walkable locations, picked for reliable power, water and staff more than for the view.
| Stop | Nights | Standard category | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munnar | 2 | Emerald Inn | Standard, twin sharing |
Notes
- Boating at the Munnar lakes is optional and payable directly on the day.
- Munnar nights are cold from November onwards, so bring a jacket even when the days are mild.
- The room category and meal plan are kept open, so you can decide on them at the time of booking.
- This package is available with or without flights. To add flights or trains, call us for current fares.
- Customisation option is available.
- Extra bed, child with or without bed, and single supplement are quoted separately.
- Quoted on the Bed and Breakfast (BB) plan: room with daily breakfast. A full meal plan (MAP) or an all meals plan (AP) can be arranged on request. Any meal not listed for a day, including on the arrival day, is on request and payable directly.
Popular add-ons
Priced per person unless noted, and added to your quote only if you want them. Everything below can also be booked on the ground once you are there.
| Add-on | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Ayurveda spa | ₹999/- onwards | Munnar — Day 1 or 2 |
| Ziplining, Munnar | ₹450-600 per person | Munnar — Day 1 or 2 |
What’s included
Included
- Hotel or resort stay on twin sharing, BB (CP) plan: room plus daily breakfast
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers as per the itinerary
- Airport or railway station pickup and drop
- Experienced local driver cum guide who knows the routes
- All fuel, toll, parking, inter-state permit and driver allowance
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Houseboat night on full board: welcome drink, lunch, evening tea with snacks, dinner and next-morning breakfast, which is standard practice on Kerala houseboats
- 24x7 on-ground assistance from the trip2keralam team in Kerala.
Not included
- Air and rail fare
- Lunch and dinner except where houseboat full board is stated
- Any site, ride or activity not named in the day-by-day itinerary, including wildlife safaris, bamboo rafting and adventure activities
- Ayurveda treatments and spa unless listed, camera fees, tips and personal expenses
- Extra bed, child with or without bed, and single supplement, all quoted separately
- Travel insurance
- Early check-in and late check-out beyond standard hotel timings
- GST as applicable on tour packages
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Good to know before you book
- 50% of the package amount confirms the booking. The balance is due before departure or on arrival.
- Prices are per person on twin sharing, land only, and do not include air or rail fare. Adding flights or trains will move the price up.
- Rates move during peak dates: 20 December to 5 January, Onam, Christmas, New Year, festive holidays and long weekends.
- Quoted rates hold for the hotel category confirmed at booking. Room and meal plan upgrades are re-quoted.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 PM and check-out by 11 AM or 12 noon. Early check-in and late check-out depend on availability and are not guaranteed.
- Guests must carry a valid government photo ID at every hotel. Foreign nationals must carry a passport and visa.
- Houseboats stop cruising by evening and anchor for the night, as required by Kerala government rules, with air-conditioning running for fixed night hours. This is standard across all operators.
- The itinerary may be re-sequenced on the ground for weather, traffic, forest department closures or temple and festival restrictions. Inclusions stay the same.
- Entry rules and dress codes at temples, and permit rules inside forest areas, are set by the authority concerned and are not within our control.
- Costs arising from events beyond our control, including hartals, floods, landslides, roadblocks and other natural calamities, and from any delay or change they force, are borne by the guest and are not refundable.
- The vehicle is provided as per the itinerary. It is not at disposal for unplanned running.
Cancellation and Payments
- Payment by bank wire transfer to our account. Confirmation follows receipt.
- Confirmed dates may be changed, shortened or cancelled with 30 days' written notice to the company, subject to availability.
- Eligible refunds are processed to the original bank account within a reasonable period after cancellation. Bank or wire transfer charges are deducted from the refunded amount.
- Inside 30 days, the reservation cannot be changed, postponed or cancelled, and the package amount is retained in full.
- No-shows are not eligible for any refund.
- No credit is given for unused nights or an early departure.
- Peak-date bookings (20 December to 5 January) may carry stricter hotel cancellation terms, which we confirm at the time of booking.
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Questions about this package
How much does the Munnar Tea Trails Weekend Break cost?
Starting from ₹5,499 per person on twin sharing, land only, on BB (CP), as of August 2026 and subject to approval. Rates move during peak dates: 20 December to 5 January, Onam, Christmas, New Year and long weekends.
What is included in the price?
Hotel stay on twin sharing with daily breakfast, a private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing, all fuel, toll, parking, permits and driver allowance, airport or railway station pickup and drop, entry tickets and ride charges for everything named in the day-by-day itinerary, and 24x7 on-ground assistance from our team in Kerala. Air and rail fare, lunch and dinner, and anything not named in the itinerary are not included. Items shown as optional and payable direct are charged on the day.
Is 2 nights enough for Munnar?
For the main sightseeing loop, yes. Two nights gives you one full day covering Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Photo Point, the Tata Tea Museum and Blossom Park, plus a viewpoint morning before the drive back. If you want to add another destination, we extend the plan and re-quote.
Do I need warm clothes in Munnar?
From November onwards, yes. Munnar sits at around 1,600 metres and the nights are cold enough for a jacket, even when the days are mild.
Can this itinerary be customised?
Yes. Every itinerary is customisable. The room category and meal plan stay open, upgrades to deluxe, 4-star or premium and to MAP or AP are re-quoted, and the package works with or without flights.
How do I book and pay?
50% of the package amount confirms the booking, and the balance is due before departure or on arrival. Payment is by bank wire transfer to our account, and confirmation follows receipt.
Can I change or cancel my dates?
Yes, with 30 days' written notice to the company, subject to availability. Inside 30 days the reservation cannot be changed, postponed or cancelled, and the package amount is retained in full. No-shows are not eligible for a refund, and there is no credit for unused nights or an early departure.
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