Breathe in crisp mountain air scented with fresh cardamom and tea leaves. Journey through lush valleys, roaring waterfalls, serene reservoir dams, and high mountain passes with Rithish Tours & Travels. Conveniently connected from Madurai via the Bodi Mettu ghat pass.
Munnar gets its name from the Malayalam words Munnu (three) and Aaru (rivers), signifying its geographical position at the confluence of the Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundaly mountain streams in Kerala's Idukki district. Rising 1,600 meters above sea level, it was once the summer resort of the British Government in South India.
Endless expanses of neatly sculpted tea plantations carpet the undulating hillsides, broken only by silver waterfalls, aroma-filled cardamom gardens, and winding mountain roads. Wildlife lovers can spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr along the high slopes of Eravikulam National Park, which also shelters Anamudi (2,695 m), the highest peak in South India.
The Madurai to Munnar road trip via Usilampatti, Theni, Bodinayakanur, and the recently upgraded Bodi Mettu ghat pass is widely recognized as one of South India's most scenic drives. With Rithish Tours & Travels, you enjoy comfortable door-to-door cab travel with chauffeurs well-versed in ghat navigation and Kerala border permits.
Uncover rolling green estates, wildlife preserves, cascading streams, and panoramic viewpoints.
Iconic Landmark
2 - 3 Hours
Experience manicured tea valleys stretching as far as the eye can see. Tour the KDHP Tea Museum at Nallathanni Estate to observe tea processing and taste fresh artisanal brews.
Boating & Views
2 Hours
A solid gravity dam nestled inside picturesque green hills. Offers exhilarating speedboat rides across the tranquil reservoir, followed by a stop at the natural voice-echo phenomenon at Echo Point.
Wildlife Sanctuary
3 - 4 Hours
Home to the largest surviving population of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. High rolling grasslands offer panoramic vistas of Anamudi peak and rare seasonal blooms of the purple Neelakurinji.
Highest Altitude
2 Hours
Located on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border at 1,880m elevation. Experience a thrilling walk through clouds with 360-degree vistas of the Western Ghats and the Theni plains below.
Reliable door-to-door cab services and customizable family holiday itineraries starting from Madurai.
Comfortable round-trip and outstation cabs with verified hill-driving chauffeurs. Complete door-to-door pickup from Madurai Airport, Railway Station, or hotels.
Complete 3-day holiday covering Tea Gardens, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Eravikulam National Park, Cheeyappara Falls, and spice markets.
Munnar is approximately 155 km from Madurai. The drive takes about 4.5 hours via the scenic NH 85 through Usilampatti, Theni, Bodinayakanur, and the Bodi Mettu ghat pass.
Yes. Our vehicles carry all necessary commercial permits and our chauffeurs handle the Kerala state permit checkpost smoothly at the border.
Yes! We frequently organize extended Kerala circuits starting from Madurai: Madurai → Munnar (2N) → Thekkady (1N) → Alleppey Backwaters (1N) → drop at Cochin or Madurai.