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Kolukkumalai

Trip

2 Days

109.1 km

Munnar

OVERVIEW:

Kolukkumalai Trip:

Kolukkumalai is a small village on the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. At an altitude of 7130 ft or 2170 m above sea-level Kolukkamalai Tea Estate is the highest tea plantation in the world. The Kolukkumalai Tea is known for its distinct flavor and freshness.he Kolukkumalai Sunrise Trek is beautiful all year round, however during monsoons the clouds are replaced by mist and the roads are slippery, but it will still be worth your while. Going after the monsoon season would be wise as the fields would be lush green and fresh afterwards.

ITINERY:

Budget Trip plan to Kolukkumalai :


  • 4.00Am - Early Morning journey to Kolukkumalai.
  • 7.00 Am - Fresh up
  • 8.00Am - Breakfast
  • 10.00Am - Sight seeing
  • 2.00Pm - Lunch

  • 3.00Pm - Kolukkumalai Base camp
  • 4.00Pm - Sunset trek
  • 7.30Pm - Evening snacks
  • 8.00Pm - Campfire, music and dance
  • 9.30Pm - Dinner.

  • 4.00Am - Wake up and Fresh up
  • 5.30Am - Jeep safari to Sunrise view point
  • 7.30Am - Back to Camp stay
  • 8.30Am - Breakfast
  • 11.30Am - Checkout at camp stay.
  • 12.00Pm - Local sightseeing.
  • 2.00Pm – Lunch
  • 3.00Pm – Munnar Sightseeing
  • 6.00Pm - Evening tea, coffee and snacks
  • 7.30Pm - Return to Coimbatore.
  • 9.00Pm - Dinner On the way

  • non A/C, seater vehicle
  • Tempo Traveler / mini bus / Bus depending on the number of people
  • South Indian simple Vegetarian meals
  • Saturday's breakfast, packed lunch & dinner & Sunday's breakfast, packed lunch.
  • Basic homestay accommodation (Tents/Dormitory.)
  • Separate for men & women
  • Common/sharing washroom.

All entry charges as per the itinerary,
Forest entry charges
Trek guide fee, Certified tour leaders / First Aid Responder.


  • Any other expenses incurred apart from inclusions
  • Friday's dinner, Sunday's lunch & dinner while retuning
  • Any additional expenses due to emergencies / natural calamities.
  • Travel insurance & Medical insurance
  • Any expenses due to medical emergencies.
  • Any additional service & sightseeing.

Things to Carry:



PLEASE AVOID PLASTICS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. TRY TO CARRY ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU NEED. TRY TO CARRY VERY MINIMAL LUGGAGES FOR CONVIENT TREK.

Liability

Safety/Cancellation Policy:

Safety Instructions:

  • Participants are required to follow the instructions of he Trek Lead
  • at all times to ensure their safety.
  • Be careful while clicking pictures. Do not risk your life.
  • Do not get into the sea / water streams / falls without trek leader's permission.
  • Experienced trek leader will be leading the team. please cooperate regarding the safety instructions.
  • Please stay with the group. Do not deviate from the path & seperate from the group.
  • If you want to move from the group inform the trek leader.
  • During the trek / travel / stay, check your shoes for any kinds of insects or snakes before wearing it.
  • If you are under 18, you need to send a consent letter signed by your parents.

Payment Policy:

  • After confirmation of any Package request: 25% of tour package cost required immediately to book all the respective services.
  • 15 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour package cost required.
  • 07 Days prior to arrival date: 100% of tour package cost required.
  • Payment terms are subject to change at the time of booking as per Hotel Policy and High Season.
  • We will not entertain any credit facility.

Cancellation Policy:

  • All cancellations must be made in e-mail format only.
  • Any cancellation at 45 Days prior to arrival date – No charge
  • Any cancellation between 45 Days – 30 Days prior to arrival date: 25% of tour fare charge
  • Any cancellation between 30 Days –15 Days prior to arrival date: 50% of tour fare charge
  • Any cancellation less than 10 Days: 100% of tour fare charge.
  • Once the package is booked & confirmed North Sikkim part is Non-Cancellable or Non-Refundable.
  • If for any reason you have to leave the tour early, you will not be entitled to any refund.

Important Note:

Payment Policy:

  • If there are no minimum number of participants in the batch, then the batch will be cancelled & amount will be refunded.
  • This is an adventurous trek. Be ready to face the geographical / weather challenges.
  • If you want the trekking to be a memorable experience, you need to cooperate with your trek leader.
  • Do not create any nuisances on the way by throwing any kind of plastic waste.
  • The forest entry check post does not allow you to carry any plastic.Make your pack a backpack without any plastic.
  • Strictly no drinking & smoking during the entire duration of travel.
  • We cannot promise any hot water facilities & campfire.
  • You will be responsible for your belongings.
  • On time arrival to the destination might be delayed due to heavy rains road damage, road block or any other unavoidable circumstances.
  • Inform us 24 hours before the departure if you need an insurance. We will arrange it at additional cost.
  • Accommodation will be in dormitory / tent. Common bathrooms will be provided.
  • Do not expect any luxury in the accommodation.
  • Any kind of medical / accidental insurance will not be included.
  • Do not expect any luxury facilities during the trek / travel. Trekking is out of comfort zone.
  • Do not expect the same view as depicted on Instagram & WhatsApp. The views depend on the weather.
  • As it is likely that in these sorts of tours weather must be taken into account. If conditions are such that we have to change arrangements, or we can’t follow the suggested itinerary due to bad weather, we will not be able to provide any sort of refund.
  • If there are any other circumstances including but not limited to riot, political unrest, court or administrative orders, natural or other disaster, nuclear incident, terrorist activity, and we have to cancel a tour as a result of these circumstances, we will not be able to provide any sort of refund.

This is just a tentative itinerary. Timings, sight- seeing & accommodation may change depending on the ground situation / weather condition / transportation / Road Conditions without prior notice.