Day Trip From Cochin To Munnar
(Explore Munnar Tour From Cochin)
Munnar, the popular honeymoon spot in Kerala, is situated in Idukki district and famous for the natural beauty of hills, rivers, streams, tea plantations, waterfalls, flora, and fauna. The region is at the height of 1500m to 2695m above sea level and is easily accessible from Cochin and Coimbatore. Neelakurinji, the flower that blooms once in twelve years, is found here. The best season to visit Munnar is August-May. On this trip, we will pick you up from Cochin, which offers the beauty of the Arabian Sea.
The journey doesn’t end in the hills: on your return, stop by spice gardens redolent with cinnamon, cardamom and pepper; marvel once more at roadside cascades like Cheeyappara and Valara; and tip your trip with memories painted in golden light. This is more than a sightseeing day — it’s a chance to breathe in hill air, sip tea at altitude, and find tranquillity among the green slopes of Munnar, all in one unforgettable outing from Cochin.The main places you can visit in this tour are:
Key Stops & Viewpoints En Route to Munnar from Cochin
Stop / Viewpoint | Location & Route Info | What You See / Why It’s Worth It |
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Neriamangalam Bridge | On NH-85, after Kothamangalam when driving from Cochin to Munnar | Called the “Gateway to the High Ranges,” this bridge marks your ascent into the hills. Scenic river views, thick greenery, and an excellent photo-stop. |
Cheeyappara Falls | Between Neriamangalam and Adimali, right alongside the highway. | A seven-step waterfall cascading down lush hills. Great for stopping, stretching legs, taking pictures. Especially dramatic in and after the monsoon. |
Valara Waterfalls | Not far from Cheeyappara, also between Neriamangalam and Adimali on NH-85. | A gentler waterfall view framed by forest; good for quick photo stops and enjoying roadside views of water coursing through greenery. |
Spice Gardens | En route through towns like Adimali / near Munnar outskirts; multiple small spice farms visible and accessible. | Aromatic stops to see cardamom, pepper, nutmeg etc. Great for a short walk, buying fresh spices, learning about local agriculture. |
Karadipara Viewpoint | Near the climb toward Munnar, before the final approach, somewhere past Adimali on NH-85. | A sweeping hill-ridge vantage point giving wide views of the tea plantations, ridges, valleys—great photo-op and possibly a good spot for refreshments. |
Tea Plantations & Hill Villages | Throughout the latter half of the drive, especially from Adimali → Munnar. | Endless stretches of manicured tea gardens, plantation houses, mist rising off hills; gives a sense of the changing ecology as you climb. Very scenic. |
Pallivasal / Dam Stops | Close to Munnar, you’ll pass dams / water bodies & hill-power stations. | Provides contrast — calm reservoir water against rugged hills; sometimes small viewpoints or bridges over water. Nice breaks before reaching Munnar. |
Attractions on the way to Munnar
Attractions at Munnar
Attractions back to Cochin
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy: Full refund if canceled 24 hours in advance.
Departure Point: Munnar info Meeting Point [Cochin]
Departure Time: 09:00 am to 5.30 pm [6:30 am]
Return: Munnar info Meeting Point [Cochin]
Note: It is a driver-cum-guided tour in a sedan-type vehicle
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