South India: Explore The Gorgeous Terrain

5 Places to Visit in South India

1. Mattupetty Dam

What's special: The small market here is great for tasting local food and fresh fruits

Entry Fee: Free

Timings: 24 hours

Distance from City Centre: 11 kms

Although a man-made architectural marvel, the Mattupetty Dam is one of the most beautiful sights that will greet you in Munnar. This dam was built for providing hydroelectricity, and has become a popular spot for a quick evening stroll, for those looking for some peace and quiet. You can also take some beautiful selfies here.

2. Munnar Tea Gardens

What's special: Make sure to pick up some tea, of various unusual flavors, here

Entry Fee: Free

Timings: 24 hours

Distance from City Centre: 0 kms

What can one say about the Munnar Tea Gardens that hasn’t already been said? These lush gardens are fragrant and paint the entire hillsides and valleys in hues of green. It is an immensely joyful feeling to see the tea leaves being plucked and taken off the factories to be turned into the sort of tea that you like. You can visit the Tata Tea Factory for a look at the process.

3. Echo Point

What's special: There is a small market on the way to Echo Point, where you can pick up some hand-made chocolates

Entry Fee: Adults: INR 30, Children: INR 15

Timings: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Distance from City Centre: 15 kms

Echo Point in Munnar is another must visit attraction here, with plenty of beautiful sceneries all around to keep you company. Named so because the acoustics here ensure that your voice is echoed back to you, Echo Point is where you can come to relax in the evening and enjoy a beautiful sunset. It is a popular place for both locals and tourists.

4. Periyar National Park

What's special: You can take a stroll through the park, exploring rare flora

Entry Fee: India: INR 25, Foreigner: INR 300

Timings: 6:00 am to 7: 00 pm

Distance from City Centre: 3 kms

The Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the biggest attractions that you will come across at Thekkady. Home to tigers and elephants mainly, you will also come across plenty of other animals here, including various types of deer, wild pigs, monkeys and several species of birds, both domestic and migratory.

5. Alleppey Backwaters

What's special: You can hire a canoe to take you even further inside the backwater villages

Entry Fee: Free

Timings: 24 hours

Distance from City Centre: 2 kms

Visiting Kerala without spending at least one night on a houseboat floating on the backwaters will leave your trip incomplete. The experience is one of a kind, with the houseboat taking you right to the mouth of the sea, and taking you past small villages and churches where life goes on as usual for the locals is a must have experience.

Is This Trip Right For Me?

This trip can be absolutely right for you, if you:

• Feel like exploring this part of the country, famed for its lush greenery and rich cultural heritage



• Want to enjoy visiting various national parks and biosphere reserves



• Want to spend some time floating on a houseboat on the backwaters of the Sea

Other than art forms, Mumbai to South India package tour gives you a rich culinary arts experience. Famous for the distinct flavor all over India it is renowned for the spices, simplistic approach and the aftertaste of the cuisine. Our South India tours from Mumbai are pocket-friendly and inevitably amusing with experiences. So, hurry to book this fantastic South India from Mumbai Tour Package and enjoy the experience of the real beauty of nature. The day wise itinerary of the tour is down below to follow minutely about the trip you are availing at. You will be visiting all of it with our Mumbai to South India package tour.