Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Munnar with an adventurous backpacking trip to Kolukkumalai, the world’s highest tea estate. Trek through mist-covered trails, rugged mountain paths, and lush tea plantations while enjoying stunning sunrise views above the clouds. This trip is perfect for nature lovers, trekkers, and adventure seekers visiting Kerala.

Transportation
Tempo Travel or Mini Bus
Accomodation
Home Stay Sharing Bass
Maximum Altitude
600 km
Departure from
Bangalore
Best season
Oct To April
Tour type
Eco-Tour, Hiking, Weekend Getaway ,Trekking & Trips
Meals
All meals 2 Brakfast & 1 Dinner
Language
English, Kannada , Hindi , Tamil & Telugu
Fitness level
Easy to Moderate
Group Size
12-25
Minimum Age
10
Maximum Age
60

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Discover the untouched beauty of Munnar and Kolukkumalai on a carefully curated backpacking journey. Travel through scenic high-altitude tea estates, enjoy serene mountain views, and witness magical sunrises from Kolukkumalai, the highest tea plantation in the world — an experience that blends adventure with natural elegance.

Trips Highlights

Backpacking adventure through the scenic hills of Munnar
Off-road jeep ride through rugged mountain trails
Sunrise experience above the clouds from Kolukkumalai viewpoint
Ideal for backpackers, nature lovers, and adventure seekers

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Munnar – Kolukkumalai Backpacking Trip with Nature Trekking | Itinerary Description

Begin your journey in Munnar, surrounded by lush tea plantations and cool mountain air. The backpacking experience starts with a scenic drive followed by an off-road jeep trail through rugged mountain paths leading towards Kolukkumalai.

En route, enjoy a guided nature trek through mist-covered tea estates, forest trails, and high-altitude grasslands of the Western Ghats. The trek offers breathtaking views of rolling hills, valleys, and cloud-covered peaks, making it ideal for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.

Reach Kolukkumalai, the world’s highest tea plantation, where you will witness a magical sunrise above the clouds. Explore the historic tea factory, walk through expansive tea gardens, and soak in the serene mountain atmosphere before descending back to Munnar.

This trip perfectly blends backpacking, nature trekking, and scenic exploration, offering an unforgettable high-altitude adventure in Kerala.

Day 0 :

Departure From Bangalore

Assemble at designated pickup points across Bangalore
Meet the trip lead and fellow travelers
Overnight journey to Munnar in a comfortable tempo traveler
Onboard music and interactive travel activities

Boarding points & timing
Friday evening departure.
8.00 P.M - Banashankari ( Banashakari bus Stand)
8.45 P.M - BTM ( Metro Station)
9.00 P.M -
Silk Board (Metro Station)
And anywhere further towards Electronic .
Same dropping points

Day 1 :

Explore The Beauty of Munnar

Early morning arrival at the stay
Freshen up and enjoy breakfast
Eco Point – Scenic views and water activities
Mattupetty Dam & Local Market – Serene dam views and local shopping
Elephant Camp – Interaction with trained elephants
Phantom View Point – Panoramic views of tea-covered hills
Return to the stay by evening
Dinner followed by a campfire and music session

Day 2 :

Kolukkumalai Jeep Safari & Water Falls

Kolukkumalai Jeep Safari
Off-road journey through misty trails to Asia’s highest tea plantation
Optional zipline adventure
Return to the stay for breakfast and checkout
En-route Sightseeing
Gap Road Waterfalls
Lockhart View Point
Chocolate Factory visit
Lakkam Waterfalls
Begin the return journey to Bangalore

Day 3 :

Morning Bangalore

Morning at Bangalore Around 07:00 am

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