This lovely full day tour takes you initially to the interesting Aranya Naturals and DARE project before travelling on to visit many beautiful local tourist attractions along the route to Top Station.
Location : Aranya Naturals and DARE – Ex. Munnar
Duration:
6–8 hours
Itinerary Details
Pick up is after breakfast when we will transport you to the very interesting Aranya Naturals and DARE (Development Activities in Rehabilitative Education) Projects. These two facilities fostered by Tata Tea are set in beautiful grounds amidst the Tata tea plantations. The projects help handicapped children of employees to make the most of their abilities by education and teaching practical self-help skills in a happy and safe environment.
Afterwards we take you to visit the Flower Garden and for an Elephant Safari, before driving on to the scenic Mattupetty Dam, Eco- Point and Kundala Dam areas. At Kundala Dam there is an opportunity to enjoy boating on the lake. Finally we drive through a vegetable growing area to Top Station which is situated high in the mountains on the border between Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Top station is of historical importance because originally tea chests were transported from Munnar and Madupetty by train to Top Station (the highest station on the Kundala Valley Railway) from there the tea chests were taken 5Km by ropeway down to Kottagudi in Tamil Nadu.
Departure time and location:
9 AM; from the lobby of your hotel in Munnar Town Hotel
Return time and location:
4–5 PM; to your hotel in Munnar Town Hotel
Package Includes:
- Road Transport by Air Conditioned Car
- 04Bottles of Mineral Water
- Elephant safari for a Couple
- Fishing
- Visit Aranya Naturals and DARE (Development Activities in Rehabilitative Education) Projects. These two facilities fostered by Tata Tea are set in beautiful grounds amidst the Tata tea plantations.
*All Monuments in Munnar are open except Eravikulam Sanctuary are closed on calving seasons of the Niligir Thar.
*Sightseeing by Exclusive Car With Driver Including Pick up & Drop at your Hotel.
*Includes all Toll Tax & Parking for Local Journey.
*Shopping – Drivers / Guide instructed not to take Clients for shopping unless advised by the Clients/Travelers.
Not Inclusive:
*Pick up & Drop Charges at Other than Munnat Town Hotels will be Extra it applicable.
*Entrances on Direct Payment with help of guide /Driver.
*Entrance Cost Per Person Per Visit (subject to change):
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Munnar Monuments |
Fee |
Timing |
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Eravikulam Sanctuary |
Rs. 200.00 |
10:00 to 17:00 hrs |
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TataTeaMuseum |
Rs. 75.00 |
10:00 to 17:00 hrs |
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Note : The Sanctury closes during the calving seasons of the Niligir Thar Which may commence by February and also during the very dry months – The closing dates and period is fixed by the Forest Dept. |
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Munnar Food Guide.
· Saravana Bhavan Munnar : Munnar market, Munnar, India
· Mayabazar : SilverTips Hotel, Old Munnar, Idukki District, Munnar,
· Copper Castle Restaurant : Kannan Devan Hills,, Munnar 685612
· Eastend Munnar Dining :Temple Road, Munnar
· Rapsy Restaurant : Proche du bazar | Centre de Munnar,
For Tours
- 7 days before Start of the tour No Charge
- 3 Days before start of the tour 50 % of the amount will be refunded.
- Cancellation 48 hours or lesser no refund.
- For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable
For Transfers
- 24 Hours before Start of the transfer.
- For Refund thru Credit Card 5% Bank charges Applicable