3 Day Munnar Backpacking Trip from Bengaluru
A three-day Munnar getaway from Bengaluru with a Phantom Hills sunset walk, tea country viewpoints, Kolukkumalai jeep safari and regional sightseeing. Safari slots, park entry, activity availability and optional charges must be confirmed for your departure.
THREE-DAY MUNNAR GETAWAY FROM BENGALURU Explore Munnar’s tea-covered hills, viewpoints and local experiences on a guided group trip from Bengaluru. The itinerary includes a walk at Phantom Hills, a locally operated Kolukkumalai jeep safari, sightseeing around Munnar and a visit to Eravikulam National Park, subject to current access, tickets, operating hours and availability. The package includes round-trip transport, shared tent accommodation, the meals listed below and trip coordination. Optional adventure activities, the Kolukkumalai jeep safari, entry tickets, authorised park transport, show charges, lunches and personal expenses are additional. Please review the exclusions and confirm current extra costs before booking. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS • Phantom Hills sunset walk (approximately 1 km; route and conditions permitting) • Kolukkumalai off-road jeep safari (operator slot and availability dependent; sunrise views are not guaranteed) • Tea country viewpoints including Signal Point and Mattupetty Dam • Local tea and chocolate factory visits, subject to opening hours • Kalaripayattu performance, subject to schedule and availability • Eravikulam National Park and Lakkom Waterfalls, subject to current access and operating conditions • Shared tent accommodation and group travel from Bengaluru IMPORTANT INFORMATION The jeep safari is operated locally and is not included in the package price. Confirm the assigned slot, operator charges and pickup arrangements before departure. Sunrise visibility depends on the assigned slot and weather. Park access, entry hours, ticket availability and seasonal closures can change. Confirm these for your exact travel date; a visit is subject to official access. Waterfall access and water entry are subject to local rules and safety conditions. Itinerary order and timings may change because of traffic, weather, road conditions, operator schedules and attraction availability. The final confirmed schedule and pickup details should be shared with travellers before departure.
Highlights
- Munnar hill station and tea-country scenery
- Optional adventure activities (additional cost
- availability dependent)
- Phantom Hills sunset walk (route and weather permitting)
- Kolukkumalai off-road jeep safari (operator slot, availability and additional charge apply
- sunrise not guaranteed)
- Jaguar Rock viewpoint (subject to operator itinerary and access)
- Signal Point and Mattupetty Dam
- Tea and chocolate factory visits (subject to opening hours)
- Kalaripayattu performance (subject to schedule and availability)
- Eravikulam National Park and Lakkom Waterfalls (subject to official access and operating conditions)
- Shared tent accommodation
- Round-trip transportation from Bengaluru
- Trip guide and group coordination
How the trip runs
- DAY 0 — OVERNIGHT JOURNEY FROM BENGALURU TO MUNNAR
- Multiple pickup points may be available across Bengaluru. Confirm your pickup point, final time and route with the team before departure. The road journey is approximately 480 km and usually takes around 10–11 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. Pickup order and timings may change.
- DAY 1 — ARRIVAL, LOCAL EXPERIENCES AND PHANTOM HILLS
- Arrive in Munnar, check in to the shared campsite and have breakfast. Rest after the overnight journey.
- Optional adventure activities may be available through local operators at additional cost
- availability and weather conditions vary. Visit a tea factory if it is open and accessible
- entry charges may apply.
- Take the approximately 1 km Phantom Hills walk towards the viewpoint, subject to route access and weather. Follow the guide’s instructions and remain on designated paths. Lunch is self-funded. Return to the campsite for dinner and overnight stay. Campfire arrangements depend on campsite facilities, weather and local rules.
- DAY 2 — KOLUKKUMALAI AND MUNNAR SIGHTSEEING
- Take the locally operated Kolukkumalai off-road jeep safari if booked and available. The operator confirms the departure slot and duration. Sunrise views are possible only when the assigned slot and weather allow
- they are not guaranteed. Jeep charges are additional.
- After returning, have breakfast and continue with Signal Point, Mattupetty Dam and other scheduled viewpoints as time and access allow. Optional boating costs extra. Lunch and shopping are self-funded. A Kalaripayattu performance may be included in the sightseeing plan only when a show is operating and available
- show entry charges are additional. Return to the campsite for dinner and overnight stay. The order of visits may change.
- DAY 3 — SIGHTSEEING AND RETURN JOURNEY
- After breakfast and checkout, visit Eravikulam National Park only if tickets and access are confirmed for the travel date. Follow the park’s official entry hours, seasonal closures and visitor rules. Entry tickets and authorised transport charges are additional. If access is unavailable, the team should confirm any alternative stop before departure.
- Visit a chocolate factory or Lakkom Waterfalls only if open and accessible. Entry charges may apply. Water entry is allowed only where local authorities permit it and conditions are safe. Lunch is self-funded. Begin the overnight return journey to Bengaluru
- the departure time depends on the confirmed route and day’s operating conditions. Dinner during the return journey is self-funded.
- ARRIVAL IN BENGALURU
- Arrival is expected the following morning. Drop-off order and timing depend on the final vehicle route and traffic. The team will share confirmed pickup and drop-off details before departure.
- All timings and stops are indicative and subject to traffic, weather, road conditions, operator schedules, attraction opening hours, permits and availability. The final confirmed schedule should be shared with travellers before the trip.
Included
- Round-trip transportation from Bengaluru in a non-AC vehicle
- Shared tent accommodation (three to four people sharing)
- Three breakfasts
- Two dinners
- Trip guide and group coordination
- Basic first-aid kit
Not included
- Personal, health or accident insurance
- Adventure activities such as ziplining and kayaking
- Kolukkumalai jeep safari charges
- Sightseeing entry charges, including Eravikulam National Park tickets and authorised park transport
- Kalaripayattu show charges
- Lunches
- Dinner during the return journey
- Snacks, bottled water and beverages
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Any service or expense not specifically listed under inclusions
Pack this
- Valid government-issued photo ID
- Small daypack
- Reusable water bottles
- Comfortable shoes with good grip
- Extra pair of socks
- Warm jacket or sweatshirt for early mornings
- Raincoat or poncho and backpack rain cover
- Torch or headlamp
- Power bank
- Extra set of clothes and waterproof bag
- Personal medication and hygiene items
- Energy snacks for the journey
- Cash or digital payment method for lunches, safari, activity fees, entry tickets and personal expenses
