Treks · Munnar · Kerala–Tamil Nadu border
Rhodo Valley to Top Station
From the summit to the edge of the Western Ghats
- Duration
- 4 days
- Experience
- Treks
- Destination
- South India
- Season
- Sep – May
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Highest point
- 8,661 ft (2,640 m)
- Distance
- 42 km
- Begins in
- Munnar
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 3/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
Summit Meesapulimala, then walk east to Top Station, where the Western Ghats fall away to the plains of Tamil Nadu. Watch for Nilgiri tahr and giant squirrels in the shola, and spend an evening among the homesteads of Yellapatty.
- Meesapulimala summit
- Top Station's cliff-edge views
- Nilgiri tahr & giant squirrel country
- Village life at Yellapatty
Day by day
- D1
Silent Valley → Rhodo Valley camp
Through tea and pine; camp at 1,800 m.
- D2
Meesapulimala
Summit through grassland and shola, with views in every direction.
- D3
Yellapatty → Top Station
Six hours through homesteads and vegetable farms to camp at Top Station.
- D4
Depart
Onward to Madurai or Thekkady.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Pickup & drop in Munnar (Kochi transfers on request)
- A-frame tents with 2-inch high-density mattresses
- All meals: campfire dinners, breakfasts & packed trail lunches
- Pontiac trek leader, local guides & porters
- All forest & trekking permits
- Boiled drinking water — no plastic bottles
- Sleeping bag — bring your own or hire on request
- Travel to Munnar / Kochi
- Kolukkumalai tea factory entry (optional)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- This journey reaches high altitude — see what thin air does in our altitude explorer, and tell your trip planner about any health conditions.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
