From Kochi: Munnar and Madurai 2-Day Tour with Transfers
ID: GYG802548-1281536
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
2 days
Description
Discover the stunning landscapes of Munnar and Madurai on a 2-day tour. Visit the Tea Museum, Tea Factory, and the Mattupetty Dam in Munnar. See the Meenakshy Temple and an orientation of Madurai.
Discover the best of Kerala and Tamil Nadu on a 2-day tour from Kochi to Madurai. Visit the tea gardens and spice plantations of Munnar, and see the Meenakshy Temple in Madurai.
Day 1: Kochi to Munnar
Begin your tour with a pickup from Kochi Airport, Hotel, or Seaport. Travel to Munnar, stopping at 2 waterfalls for photographs and stretching. Arrive in Munnar and enjoy a leisurely lunch at a 3-star hotel.
After lunch, visit the Tea Museum and Tea Factory. Then, drive to the Mattupetty View Point. If time permits, visit the Eraviklulam National Park, the habitat of the Nilgiri Thar, a wild mountain goat declared as endemic. Check in at your hotel for the night.
Day 2: Munnar to Madurai
After breakfast, drive to Madurai. Pass through the Western Ghats mountain ranges, overlooking the Bodi, Cumbum, and Theni plateau. Experience the extensive vineyards, sugarcane, sunflower, coconut, and Cape Oak farms, as well as the small towns and villages of Tamil Nadu.
On reaching Madurai, visit the Meenakshy Temple to witness the wonders of the high towering gopuras and exquisite black granite stone carvings of pillars and gods of the Hindu pantheon. Finally, be dropped off at Madurai Airport, Hotel, or Seaport.
Highlights
- Discover the stunning landscapes of Munnar and Madurai on a 2-day tour
- Visit the Tea Museum, Tea Factory, and the Mattupetty Dam in Munnar
- See the Meenakshy Temple and do an orientation drive of Madurai City
- Experience the extensive vineyards, sugarcane, sunflower, and coconut farms
- Enjoy the scenic drive from Munnar to Madurai with a stop at the waterfalls
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions; carry a raincoat or umbrella if necessary.
Ensure you have enough local currency for personal expenses and tips.
Photography is restricted in certain areas; please follow the guide's instructions.
Keep hydrated, especially during the tour in Munnar, as the climate can be quite different from Kochi.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
