Treks · Silent Valley → Mathikettan
The Grand Munnar Traverse
Five days across the high ranges, village to village, fire to fire
- Duration
- 5 days
- Experience
- Treks
- Destination
- South India
- Season
- Sep – May
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Highest point
- 8,661 ft (2,640 m)
- Distance
- 55 km
- Begins in
- Munnar
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 3/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
Our longest walk through the Munnar hills: from Silent Valley over Meesapulimala, through the sky-high tea of Kolukkumalai, down into a world of cardamom and jackfruit, to the farming village of Pethotti and the camp at Mathikettan. Every evening ends with a campfire and a story.
- Meesapulimala & Kolukkumalai
- Farmers' village of Pethotti
- Fruit, spice & coffee trails
- Four nights of campfire dinners
Day by day
- D1
Silent Valley → Rhodo Valley camp
Four hours through tea and pine groves; campfire dinner.
- D2
Meesapulimala → Kolukkumalai → Chinnakanal
Summit, then the world's highest tea estate; tents by the fire at Chinnakanal.
- D3
Anayirangal → Green Valley top
Past the dam and a hill-tribe village, through cardamom, pepper and coffee.
- D4
Thondimala → Pethotti → Mathikettan
Through farms of tapioca, mango and cashew; meet the farmers of Pethotti; camp at Mathikettan Malai.
- D5
Depart
Thekkady is two hours away, Madurai four.
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.
