Hi Mahima23, I'd traveled from Cochin to Munnar in car. We were 4 in our group ( my husband, our friend, his wife & me) and we started at 5:00am from Kakkanad, Cochin and reached Munnar by around 10 - 10:30 a.m . By car the journey is around 5 hrs. After reaching Munnar, you would obviously spend time going to the echo point, doing shopping for tea powder, coffee, other goodies etc. It is better to start early from Cochin so that you have ample time to see around in Munnar( if its a one day trip like I did). friendssmiley
Cochi to Madurai by train or by bus.From Madurai catch a bus or taxi as per ur budget.There r direct buses also from Cochi to Munnar,good luxury ones.should take 8 hrs.approx.