Cycling · Munnar, Kerala
Munnar Tea Trails by Bicycle
Ride the ribbons of road that wind through the tea
- Duration
- 3 days
- Experience
- Cycling
- Destination
- South India
- Season
- Sep – May
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Highest point
- 5,900 ft (1,800 m)
- Distance
- 85 km
- Begins in
- Munnar
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 3/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
Kerala's tea hills from the saddle. Quiet estate roads curl through an ocean of tea, mist lifts off the valleys, and every bend opens a new view. Ride to Top Station on the edge of the Western Ghats, freewheel to Mattupetty lake, and come back to a fire and a hot meal.
- Estate roads through endless tea
- The climb to Top Station
- Mattupetty lake & Echo Point
- Support vehicle all the way
Day by day
- D1
Munnar estate loop
Bikes fitted, then 30 km of rolling tea-estate roads and a sunset at a viewpoint.
- D2
Munnar → Top Station
The signature ride: 35 km up through Mattupetty and Kundala to the cliff-edge views of Top Station.
- D3
Lakeside ride & depart
An easy 20 km by Mattupetty lake and Echo Point, then onward.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Premium hybrid or road bicycle, helmet & gloves
- Support vehicle for luggage & tired legs
- Ride leader & mechanic
- Hand-picked stays & all meals
- Route permits & entries listed
- Travel to the start point
- 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.
- 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.
