Reporting Places: Munnar info Meeting Point , Munnar
Starting Time : 07:00 am to 07:30 am / 08:30 am to 09:00 am
Availability : All days, as per suitable weather conditions.
The hike covers approximately 14 to 15 km over 6 to 7 hours, passing through lush tea plantations, rolling mountain ridges, cardamom plantations, rocky hills, and dense shola forests. Starting from an altitude of around 1,420 meters above sea level, the trail gradually climbs to nearly 2,000 meters, offering spectacular panoramic views of Munnar’s valleys and highlands. The tour will be finish around 3.00 to 5.00 pm, and will be back to starting point.
Note : Animals sightings depend on luck and weather conditions.
Trek Highlights
Guided trekking experience through Lakshmi Hills, Seven Hill Mountains
Walk through tea plantations, grasslands, and mountain ridges
Explore small patches of shola forest
Scenic views of valleys and mist-covered hills
Also home to endemic birds,giant squirrels,Indian gaur, Bisons and elephants
(Animal sightings depend on luck and weather conditions.)
Opportunity to see coffee, cardamom, and spice plantations
Viewpoints overlooking Anamudi Peak, Chokramudi peak and Idukki Dam (weather permitting)
Moderate trekking experience suitable for active travellers .
How much is the highest point of this trek ?
The highest point of the trek [Half Day Mountain Hiking] was 1800 met MSL.
How was the land type of Lakshmi Hill ?
The Land type of Lakshmi Hill is Lush green and fertilized land to grow Coffee, Cardamom and Cinchona and now the land is replaced by tea.
How can we enjoy a Full day of mountain hiking?
We can enjoy a Full day of mountain hiking through out the view and feel the vibe of tea plantation, Grass land mountains, patches of shola forest and at the clear sky we could see Anamudi (the highest peak) Idukki dam (highest arch dam in Asia) and finally we can see some spices also.
What to Wear & Keep
Start Time: 7:00 am to 7:30 am / 8:30 am to 9:00 am
Reporting Place: Munnar Info Meeting Point ( Old Munnar )
End Time: 01:00 pm to 01:30 pm / 03:30 pm to 04:00 pm