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Etios sightseeing taxi in Munnar

An Etios for Munnar sightseeing seats up to four passengers and costs ₹2,300 per vehicle on each of the four directions: Top Station, Anayirangal Dam, Cochin and Coimbatore. Sunrise pickups and drops to Chokramudi, Top Station and Kolukkumalai start at ₹2,000.

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Direction 1: Top Station

The classic Munnar day: Mattupetty, Echo Point, Kundala and Top Station.

Etios fare for the Top Station route

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Etios fare for the Top Station route for Top Station route
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EtiosUp to 4 passengers₹2,300

Per vehicle. Tolls, parking and driver allowance included in the confirmed fare.

Sightseeing list for this direction:

  1. Flower Garden

    A garden stop, subject to opening and entry conditions.

  2. Tea Garden Photo Point

    A roadside tea-estate photo stop near Munnar. Take care around traffic.

  3. Mattupetty Dam and Lake

    Reservoir views about 13 km from town. Boating is separate.

  4. Indo-Swiss Meadows / Shooting Point

    A scenic photo stop on this direction. Local names vary, so confirm the exact map pin before travel.

  5. Echo Point

    A lakeside stop about 15 km from Munnar, known for its echo.

  6. Elephant Arrival Spot

    Wild elephant sightings are never guaranteed. Watch from a safe distance.

  7. Kundala Lake

    A scenic lake about 20 km from Munnar. Boating depends on the operator.

  8. Top Station

    A highland viewpoint about 32 km from Munnar at 1,700 m. Weather decides the view.

Vattavada can be added in a Etios for an extra charge. Jeep safari, tickets and boating are separate.

Direction 2: Anayirangal Dam

A shorter half-day drive of about 22 km along NH 85 toward Chinnakanal, with waterfalls and a boating lake.

Etios fare for the Anayirangal Dam route

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Etios fare for the Anayirangal Dam route for Anayirangal Dam route
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EtiosUp to 4 passengers₹2,300

Per vehicle. Tolls, parking and driver allowance included in the confirmed fare.

Sightseeing list for this direction:

  1. Tea gardens and Lockhart Estate

    The road climbs through tea estates on both sides, with long views on a clear day.

  2. Lockhart Gap viewpoint

    A quick roadside stop for views over the Idukki valleys. Mist can hide the view.

  3. Power House Waterfalls, Chinnakanal

    A roadside waterfall that is strongest during and after the monsoon. Stay behind safety barriers.

  4. Anayirangal Dam and Elephant Arrival Lake

    About 22 km from Munnar on the Kochi-Madurai road (NH 85). Boating is run by Kerala Hydel Tourism and is paid separately. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Direction 3: Cochin road

Take in the waterfalls and tea views on the Munnar to Cochin road, with a drop at Cochin if you need one.

Etios fare for the Cochin direction

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Etios fare for the Cochin direction for Cochin direction
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EtiosUp to 4 passengers₹2,300

Per vehicle. Tolls, parking and driver allowance included in the confirmed fare.

Sightseeing list for this direction:

  1. Tea estate viewpoints beyond Munnar

    The first tea views on the road toward Adimali.

  2. Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls

    Roadside waterfalls that suit a short photo halt, best after rain.

  3. Neriamangalam and Kothamangalam

    Meal and rest stops before the coastal plain.

Direction 4: Coimbatore road

The scenic route east through Marayoor and the Chinnar forest road toward Tamil Nadu.

Etios fare for the Coimbatore direction

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Etios fare for the Coimbatore direction for Coimbatore direction
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EtiosUp to 4 passengers₹2,300

Per vehicle. Tolls, parking and driver allowance included in the confirmed fare.

Sightseeing list for this direction:

  1. Marayoor

    Known for its natural sandalwood forest and ancient dolmens.

  2. Chinnar forest road

    A scenic forest stretch near the Tamil Nadu border. Follow local halting rules.

  3. Udumalpet side

    A meal stop before the plains.

Etios sunrise pickup and drop

Sunrise trips start before dawn from your stay. Weather decides the view, so a clear sunrise is never guaranteed.

Etios sunrise fare: Chokramudi sunrise point

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Etios sunrise fare: Chokramudi sunrise point for Chokramudi sunrise point
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EtiosSunrise pickup and drop₹2,000

Starting fare per vehicle. Entry ticket ₹500 per head is paid separately.

What the Chokramudi sunrise trip includes

  1. Early-morning pickup from your stay or resort in Munnar.
  2. Drop to the Chokramudi sunrise point for sunrise.
  3. We wait there while you enjoy the sunrise.
  4. Drop back to your stay or resort.

Entry ticket: ₹500 per head, separate from the taxi fare.

Etios sunrise fare: Top Station sunrise

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Etios sunrise fare: Top Station sunrise for Top Station sunrise
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EtiosSunrise pickup and drop₹2,000

Starting fare per vehicle. No ticket needed.

What the Top Station sunrise trip includes

  1. Early-morning pickup from your stay or resort in Munnar.
  2. Drop to the Top Station viewpoint for sunrise.
  3. We wait there while you enjoy the sunrise.
  4. Drop back to your stay or resort.

Top Station is an open viewpoint with no ticket.

Etios sunrise fare: Kolukkumalai transfer

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Etios sunrise fare: Kolukkumalai transfer for Kolukkumalai transfer
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EtiosSunrise pickup and drop₹2,000

Starting fare per vehicle for the taxi leg only.

What the Kolukkumalai transfer includes

  1. Early-morning pickup from your stay or resort in Munnar.
  2. Drop to the Kolukkumalai jeep point.
  3. We wait while you do the jeep ride to the top.
  4. Drop back to your stay or resort.

The last stretch needs a local 4WD jeep: ₹3,200 per jeep, up to 6 persons, paid separately.

Etios sunrise fare: Chathurangapara sunrise

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Etios sunrise fare: Chathurangapara sunrise for Chathurangapara sunrise
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EtiosSunrise pickup and drop₹3,000

Starting fare per vehicle for the taxi leg only.

What the Chathurangapara sunrise trip includes

  1. Early-morning pickup from your stay or resort in Munnar.
  2. Drop to the jeep point for Chathurangapara.
  3. We wait while you take the jeep safari up and back.
  4. Drop back to your stay or resort.

Jeep safari from there: ₹1,500, paid separately.

On the way: Cochin to Munnar in a Etios

Coming from Cochin? A Etios suits the 4 to 5 hour drive with up to 4 passengers. Plan short halts at the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls and the first tea-estate viewpoints. For a full day with 15 stops, see Cochin to Munnar with sightseeing, and for the direct fare see Kochi to Munnar taxi.

Questions people ask

How much is a Etios taxi for Munnar sightseeing?

The Etios fare on the Top Station route is ₹2,300 per vehicle. The Anayirangal Dam, Cochin and Coimbatore directions are ₹2,300 each. Sunrise pickups to Chokramudi, Top Station and Kolukkumalai start at ₹2,000, and Chathurangapara at ₹3,000.

How many people can sit in a Etios?

Up to 4 passengers.

Is there an entry ticket at Top Station on an Etios trip?

No. Top Station is an open viewpoint with no ticket.

How much is the Chokramudi entry ticket on an Etios sunrise trip?

₹500 per head, paid separately from the taxi fare.

How much is the Kolukkumalai jeep after an Etios transfer?

₹3,200 per jeep for up to 6 persons. The taxi takes you to the jeep point and waits.

How much is the Chathurangapara jeep safari after an Etios transfer?

₹1,500, paid separately. The sunrise fare covers the taxi leg only.

Is the sunrise guaranteed on an Etios pickup?

No. Cloud, rain and mist can hide it.

Can an Etios cover two directions in one day?

Sometimes. Anayirangal Dam pairs well with a half day; Top Station needs most of a day.

Is the Etios good for Munnar's roads?

Yes. It is compact, easy on narrow hill roads and simple to park at viewpoints.

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