Walking through Munnar tea estates, forest fringes, and high-altitude trails offers a fusion of nature and culture. These hikes emphasize the region's flora and fauna, the history of the plantations, and the climate, and are not solely for spotting animals. The trip is accompanied by foggy weather, low temperatures, and softly rolling hills. People on walks are usually few, and they take their time to stop, look, and listen to nature.
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Munnar town and the surrounding eco-parks in Idukki district are the locations for nature walks. Since Munnar is a popular tourist spot, traveling by road is easy.
Munnar Town: 05 km
Aluva: 110-115 km
Cochin International Airport: 105-110 km
Ernakulam Junction Railway Station: 125-130 km
Taxis and local transport are readily available.
Wake up early. At around 7:00 AM, walk through the trails or the paths and see the mist dissolve into the sunlight and reach back home before it gets hot. Or you could loiter around slowly catching up on life as it moves past around you - at a day’s pace.
This tour of exploration can easily last 13 hours - and trust us, you will not be bored.
You can book the trip in advance. Just talk to your friendly booking agent.
Easy
September to May
INR 500– INR 1,500 per person
Please refrain from Littering, consuming alcohol and other intoxicants. Do make sure you can endure this trip.
Some trails may require you to obtain permission in advance.
Photography is permitted during the nature walk, so you can carry a phone or camera and capture landscapes, birds, forest details, and trail moments. The main expectation is that photography stays quiet and non-intrusive, no blocking the trail, no disturbing animals, and no separating from the group to chase a shot.
Drones: Drone operation is not automatically allowed. It usually requires prior permission from the concerned local authorities/forest administration and may be restricted in protected areas for safety and wildlife reasons. If drone footage is important, it’s best to get written approval in advance and follow any location-specific limits.
Trail access, Basic orientation, and necessary guide assistance is provided for this tour.
