Munnar & Thekkady Long Weekend Escape (3D/2N)

3 Days · from ₹7,499 per person

Spend your long weekend in the cool highlands of Kerala on this Munnar and Thekkady group tour from Bangalore . The trip covers two of South India’s best-loved hill destinations in one route-planned journey.

Your first day is spent in Munnar , among rolling tea plantations, misty mountains, reservoirs and panoramic viewpoints. From there you travel through the Cardamom Hills towards Thekkady , stopping at scenic viewpoints, a waterfall, a dam and spice-growing country. The trip ends with a visit to the Periyar wildlife region before the overnight journey back to Bangalore.

The itinerary is planned route-wise to minimise unnecessary backtracking , so you spend more time sightseeing and less time on the road. Travel is by comfortable group transport with a trip coordinator throughout, so you can focus on the views.

Please note: This trip runs over a long weekend. Heavy traffic is expected on the Bangalore–Kerala highways and in Munnar and Thekkady. Hill roads may be slow because of tourist vehicles, buses and local congestion. All timings are indicative and depend on traffic, weather, road conditions and local restrictions.

Highlights

Munnar Tea Plantations: Endless green tea estates and scenic plantation drives.

Tea Museum, Munnar: The history and heritage of Munnar’s tea industry, and how tea is traditionally processed.

Mattupetty Dam: A reservoir ringed by the Western Ghats, with optional boating (at additional cost, subject to availability).

Echo Point: A natural echo spot with lake and mountain views.

Kundala Lake: A peaceful lake surrounded by tea plantations and misty hills.

Top Station: Panoramic views of the Western Ghats and the valleys below.

Devikulam and Lockhart Gap View Point: Mountain and valley landscapes on the Munnar–Thekkady route.

Chinnakanal Waterfall: A short scenic stop en route to Thekkady.

Anayirangal Dam: A reservoir surrounded by green hills and plantations.

Cardamom Hills Drive: The scenic route through Pooppara and Udumbanchola.

Thekkady Spice Country: Kerala’s famous cardamom, pepper and spice-growing region.

Thekkady Market: Shopping for spices, tea, coffee and local products.

Periyar Wildlife Region: Forest landscapes and lake surroundings around Thekkady.

2 Nights Accommodation: 1 night in Munnar and 1 night in Thekkady.

3 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners included.

Route-optimised itinerary with a flexible schedule to handle long-weekend traffic, weather and road conditions.

Who Should Attend?

Traveller Type Why This Trip Suits You Nature Lovers Tea plantations, mountains, forests, lakes and scenic landscapes Friends Groups A fun, refreshing long-weekend getaway from Bangalore Couples A scenic hill station and wildlife escape Families Relaxed sightseeing and nature experiences Photography Enthusiasts Tea estates, misty mountains, valleys, lakes and forest landscapes Wildlife Enthusiasts The Periyar wildlife region and Thekkady First-Time Travellers A well-planned itinerary covering the major highlights of Munnar and Thekkady Weekend Travellers Working professionals wanting a short break from Bangalore Group Tour Enthusiasts Travellers who enjoy meeting new people and exploring as a group Solo Travellers Open to solo travellers who are comfortable with group travel and shared accommodation

Itinerary

Day 0: Bangalore to Munnar (Overnight Journey)

Evening / Night

Time Activity 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Report at your designated pickup point in Bangalore 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM Dinner break at a suitable restaurant en route (at own cost [Confirm]) 10:30 PM onwards Overnight journey towards Munnar with scheduled rest stops

Long Weekend Note: Because the departure date falls immediately before the October 2nd holiday, heavy traffic is expected leaving Bangalore and on the highway towards Kerala, and the journey may take longer than usual. The departure time is fixed, but arrival time in Munnar cannot be guaranteed. The Day 1 sightseeing schedule may be adjusted to keep the trip comfortable and safe.

Overnight: Travel

Day 1: Munnar Sightseeing

Route: Munnar → Tea Museum → Mattupetty Dam → Echo Point → Kundala Lake → Top Station

Morning

Time Activity 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM Arrival in Munnar and freshen up. Arrive after the overnight journey and freshen up at the common washroom facility [Confirm location] 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Breakfast at a local restaurant (included) 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Munnar Town and Tea Plantation Drive. A scenic drive through Munnar’s tea plantations with short photography stops 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Tea Museum. Explore the history and heritage of Munnar’s tea industry and learn about traditional tea processing. Entry tickets are not included unless confirmed [Confirm] 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Drive towards Mattupetty

Afternoon

Time Activity 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Mattupetty Dam. A scenic reservoir with mountain views and photography. Optional boating at additional cost, subject to availability 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM Drive towards Echo Point 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Echo Point. A scenic lake surrounded by mountains, famous for its natural echo. Photography 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Drive towards Kundala 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Kundala Lake. A peaceful lake amid tea plantations. Photography, with optional boating at additional cost, subject to availability 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Drive towards Top Station 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Top Station. Panoramic views of the Western Ghats and the valleys below, with leisure time for photography

Evening

Time Activity 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM Return drive towards Munnar 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM Late lunch / evening meal at own cost 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Return to the accommodation 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM Hotel check-in and freshen up 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner (included)

Long Weekend Note: Because October 2nd is a national holiday, heavy tourist traffic and crowds are expected across Munnar. The Mattupetty–Echo Point–Kundala–Top Station route may see congestion, parking delays and longer waiting times. The trip coordinator may adjust the order, duration or stops based on traffic, crowd levels, weather and road conditions.

Overnight: Munnar

Day 2: Munnar to Thekkady

Route: Munnar → Devikulam → Chinnakanal → Anayirangal → Pooppara → Thekkady

Morning

Time Activity 6:30 AM – 7:15 AM Breakfast at the accommodation (included) 7:15 AM – 7:45 AM Check-out. Load luggage and begin the journey towards Thekkady 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM Munnar to Devikulam. A scenic drive through tea plantations and mountain roads 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Lockhart Gap View Point. Panoramic views of the mountains and valleys, with a photography stop 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Scenic drive through Gap Road. A winding mountain route with tea estates and mist-covered landscapes 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Chinnakanal Waterfall. A short scenic stop for photography 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Chinnakanal to Anayirangal. Continue through the plantation and mountain route

Afternoon

Time Activity 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Anayirangal Dam. A reservoir surrounded by green hills and plantations, with photography and leisure time 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM Anayirangal to Pooppara. Continue through the Cardamom Hills towards Thekkady 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Lunch at a local restaurant (own cost) 2:15 PM – 4:00 PM Pooppara → Udumbanchola → Thekkady. A scenic journey with a short refreshment stop if required 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM Arrival in Thekkady and hotel check-in. Freshen up and relax

Evening

Time Activity 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Spice Plantation / Local Experience. Explore Kerala’s famous spice-growing region and learn about cardamom, pepper and other spices. Activity and entry are subject to availability, and entry fees are excluded if applicable 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Thekkady Market. Shop for spices, tea, coffee and handicrafts 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Leisure time, return to the accommodation, relax and freshen up 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner (included)

Overnight: Thekkady

Day 3: Thekkady to Bangalore

Route: Thekkady → Periyar → Kumily → Bangalore

Morning

Time Activity 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM Wake up and get ready 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM Pack up and complete check-out formalities 7:00 AM Early check-out from the accommodation 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Proceed towards the Periyar wildlife region 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast en route at a local restaurant (included) 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Periyar Wildlife Region. Explore the scenic surroundings, forest landscapes and lake region. Optional boating and wildlife activities are available at additional cost, subject to availability 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thekkady / Kumily local shopping. Spices, tea, coffee and other regional products

Afternoon

Time Activity 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch at a suitable restaurant (own cost) 2:00 PM Depart from Thekkady towards Bangalore 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM Journey towards Bangalore with refreshment and rest stops

Evening / Night

Time Activity 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner break at a suitable restaurant (own cost) 8:30 PM onwards Continue the overnight journey towards Bangalore

Overnight: Travel

Day 4: Arrival in Bangalore

Time Activity 12:00 AM – 6:00 AM Continue the overnight journey with rest stops en route 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Expected arrival in Bangalore , subject to traffic and road conditions 6:30 AM onwards Trip concludes at the designated drop-off point in Bangalore [Confirm location]

Included

Transportation: Bangalore → Munnar → Thekkady → Bangalore in a comfortable tourist vehicle, including transport for the sightseeing in the itinerary Accommodation: 2 nights (1 night in Munnar, 1 night in Thekkady) on twin or multiple sharing, as chosen Meals: 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners during the stay Sightseeing: All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary Vehicle costs: Fuel charges, toll and parking charges, and driver charges and allowances for the complete trip Trip Coordinator throughout the journey, with local route and trip coordination Basic first aid support Permissions: Applicable forest or local permissions, wherever specifically mentioned in the itinerary [Confirm which stops, if any] Route-optimised sightseeing with planned stops to minimise unnecessary backtracking

Not included

Lunch on all days Tea, coffee, snacks, soft drinks and other beverages Entry tickets to tourist attractions, unless specifically mentioned under inclusions Boating charges at Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake or Periyar Wildlife safari, jeep safari and boating activities at Thekkady Spice plantation entry fees or paid activities, if applicable Jeep rides and off-road activities Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, room service and telephone calls Travel insurance (participants may arrange it independently) Any additional sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary Expenses arising from delays, route changes or activities caused by weather, road conditions or government restrictions Any cost not specifically mentioned under inclusions Anything of a personal nature or any additional service requested by the traveller

Upcoming dates

24 Dec 2026 – 28 Dec 2026

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