Kerala's only natural sandalwood forest, Iron Age dolmens, Kanthalloor's fruit farms and the dry forest of Chinnar — the quiet rain-shadow side of Munnar.
Day 1 · 6:30 AM — Pickup & drive up From your door or the Thodupuzha KSRTC stand; about 128 km via Adimali and Munnar, roughly 5 hours.
Day 1 · late morning — Lakkam waterfalls A forest-department waterfall on the Marayoor road, past Rajamala. (Entry own expense)
Day 1 · afternoon — Sandalwood forest & jaggery Kerala's only natural sandalwood forest and jaggery in the making. Lunch in town.
Day 1 · 4:00 PM — Muniyara dolmens Iron Age burial chambers near Kovilkadavu. Overnight in Marayoor or Kanthalloor. (Stay booked by you)
Day 2 · 7:00 AM — Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary A guided forest walk in dry thorn forest — look for the grizzled giant squirrel. (Paid direct · booked ahead)
Day 2 · late morning — Kanthalloor farms Orchards and vegetable terraces; farm stalls sell whatever is in season. (Seasonal)
Day 2 · ~6:30 PM — Drive home Back past Munnar and down the ghat to your door in Thodupuzha.
Good to know
🌳 Sandalwood & jaggery: The sandalwood reserve is fenced and guarded — no stopping or walking inside. Buy GI-tagged Marayoor jaggery at the units or town shops — never 'sandalwood' from roadside sellers.
🐿️ Chinnar walks: Walks and treks are run by the Forest Department with local guides; numbers are limited, so we book ahead. Dry, hot forest: carry water, a cap and closed shoes.
🍎 Kanthalloor fruit: Apples, plums, oranges and passion fruit ripen in different months — what you see depends on the season. Farms are private: buy at the stalls and ask before entering.
🏨 Your stay: You book your stay in Marayoor or Kanthalloor; homestays and farm resorts are common. Your driver's night allowance is in our price.
