Munnar, India · 3 days · 2 nights · Hill escape

Munnar Tea Hills Escape (Sample)

Slow mornings. Endless green.

₹6,499₹5,799 per person

Duration: 3 days · 2 nights
Group size: 6–16 people
Difficulty: Easy
Departs from: Kochi
Category: Hill escape

Three relaxed days of tea estates, waterfalls and misty viewpoints, with a small group and a trip captain who knows every turn.

A sample package to show how a finished listing looks. Walk through tea estates at sunrise, stop at a roaring waterfall, and watch the clouds roll over the ridges from a quiet viewpoint. We keep the group small, the pace gentle and the days unhurried, so you get time to actually enjoy the hills.

Trip overview

Day one is for settling in and sunset. Day two is the big sightseeing day, and day three leaves room for a slow breakfast and a stop on the way home.

Good to know

There is some light walking at most stops. Wear comfortable, grippy footwear and follow the trip captain's instructions.

Trip notes

Hill roads are winding. If you are prone to motion sickness, bring tablets and sit near the front.

Departure and return

Departing from

Kochi

Departure

Depart Kochi at 6:30 AM on day one. Pickup points are listed below.

Return

Back in Kochi by about 8:00 PM on day three.

Transport

Air-conditioned 17-seater tempo traveller with ample luggage space.

Reporting instructions

Please arrive 15 minutes before the reporting time and look for the Travel with Cheggs board.

Pickup points

Kochi: Edappally Metro Station
Edappally, Kochi
Report by 6:15 AM
Meet at the main entrance.
Aluva: KSRTC Bus Stand
Aluva, near the bus stand
Report by 7:00 AM
Look for our vehicle near the ticket counter.

Day by day

Day 1 · Day 1
Pickup and the road to Munnar
Kochi → Munnar
An easy first day: the drive up, check-in and a sunset to remember.
1. 6:15–7:00 AM
  Pickups in Kochi and Aluva
  We collect everyone and set off together.
2. 9:00 AM
  Breakfast stop on the way
  A relaxed stop at a roadside restaurant (breakfast at your own cost today).
3. 12:30 PM
  Check-in at the homestay
  Settle in, meet your hosts and freshen up.
4. 4:30 PM
  Tea estate walk
  A gentle walk through the estate with the trip captain.
  Wear grippy footwear.
5. 7:30 PM
  Dinner and bonfire
  Home-cooked dinner, with a bonfire if the weather allows.
Stay
Homestay, Munnar
Meals
Dinner
Keep a light jacket handy; it gets cool as we climb.
Day 2 · Day 2
Waterfalls and viewpoints
Munnar → Munnar
The big sightseeing day, with plenty of time at each stop.
1. 8:00–9:00 AM
  Breakfast at the homestay
  Kerala-style breakfast.
2. 9:30 AM
  Waterfall visit
  A scenic waterfall stop. Expect some walking on wet or uneven surfaces.
  Carry a rain jacket.
3. 1:00 PM
  Lunch break
  Lunch at your own expense at a local restaurant.
4. 3:30 PM
  Echo-point viewpoint
  A cool, misty viewpoint over the valley.
5. 6:00 PM
  Sunset at the ridge
  Hilltop sunset, weather permitting.
Stay
Homestay, Munnar
Meals
Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 · Day 3
Slow breakfast and the drive home
Munnar → Kochi
A relaxed morning before heading back.
1. 8:00–9:00 AM
  Breakfast and check-out
  Check out by 10:00 AM.
2. 10:30 AM
  Spice-garden stop
  A short guided stop to pick up spices and tea.
3. 8:00 PM
  Back in Kochi
  Drop-offs at the same pickup points.
Meals
Breakfast

Stay and meals

Where you stay: Homestay

Family-run homestay with clean twin-sharing rooms, hot water and home-cooked food. Rooms are allotted on arrival.

Check-in: From 12:00 noon on day one

Check-out: By 10:00 AM on day three

Meals

BreakfastIncludedKerala-style breakfast at the homestay
LunchPay on your ownPay on your own at a local restaurant on the route
DinnerIncludedHome-cooked dinner with a bonfire on day two (weather permitting)

Tea and snacks are available at the homestay all day.

What's included

Included

Return transport in a comfortable tempo traveller
2 nights in a family-run homestay (twin sharing)
Breakfast and dinner on both days
Sightseeing as per the itinerary
Trip captain for the whole journey

Not included

Lunch (we stop at local restaurants)
Entry tickets and optional activities
Personal expenses and shopping
Anything not mentioned under What's included

Packing guide

Essentials

Government photo ID
Personal medication
Phone and charger or power bank
Reusable water bottle

Comfort and safety

Grippy walking shoes or sandals
Light rain jacket
Warm layer for the evenings
Sunscreen and a cap

Responsible travel

Not permitted

Alcohol and smoking inside the vehicle
Plastic carry bags in the tea estates
Loud speakers and music at the homestay after 10 PM

Guidelines

Carry your waste back and use the dustbins provided
Stay on marked paths in the estates
Ask before photographing local people
Stay with the group and follow the trip captain

Important reminders

Arrive at your pickup point on time
Carry a valid photo ID
Keep an emergency contact handy
Bring any personal medication you need

Booking and policies

Advance payment: ₹2,000 per person

Additional charges

Entry tickets (around ₹300 per person in total) are paid directly at the venues.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure. 50% charge between 3 and 7 days. No refund within 3 days of departure.

Refund policy

Eligible refunds are returned to the original payment method within 5 to 7 working days.

Terms and conditions

This is a sample listing. Itinerary and timings may change with weather and road conditions. The trip captain's decisions on safety are final.