A beautiful full day tour taking in the tourist attractions on the outskirts of Munnar before taking the breathtakingly scenic route 40Kms to Marayoor sandalwood forests, Dolman Burial Chambers and the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Location : Eravikulam National Park – Ex. Munnar
Duration : 7–8 hours
Itinerary Details
This full day starts at 8.30am from your preferred pick up point within Munnar town where you will be met by our representative and proceed for sightseeing. The tour includes visits to Eravikulam National Park (a sanctuary for the Nilgiri Tahr the endangered mountain goat of south India) and Luckom waterfalls before proceeding on the beautiful scenic road to the Marayoor Sandalwood Forest.
After visiting the forest you will be taken to the Dolman Burial Chambers known locally as the Muniyaras dating back to the Neolithic age the chambers are set on hillsides with magnificent views all around of the verdant countryside. In this area caves, paintings and underground tunnels dating back to the same periodcan be found, clearly depicted paintings of the legendary wanderings of ‘‘Rama, Sita and the Pandavas’..
The village of Kanthalloor with its salubrious climate is in the area well known for its extensive winter vegetable and fruit growing. Kanthallor is unique in that all its produce is grown throughout the year. Some of the fruits that you will see on your drive include apples, oranges, strawberries, blackberries, gooseberry, peach, egg fruit and passion fruit. You will have time to stop, admire and maybe purchase some of the local produce.
Our last destination is Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary situated in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats it is known for its sandalwood forests, wild elephants, bison, flora and fauna. You may also take a guided walk through the sanctuary with one of the park rangers at a extra cost payable directly to the sanctuary
After your full day’s journey we will transport you to your chosen drop off point within Munnar town.
Departure time and location:
9 AM; from the lobby of your hotel in Munnar Town
Return time and location:
4–5 PM; to yourhotel in Munnar Town
Package Includes:
- Roundtrip transfers by Air Conditioned Car
- 04Bottles of Mineral Water
- Visit Eravikulam National Park (a sanctuary for the Nilgiri Tahr the endangered mountain goat of south India) and Luckom waterfalls
*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