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Women-only camp · Kolukkumalai, Munnar

Kolukkumalai SHE Camp

2 days, 1 nightNov 28–29Ernakulam pickup · 6:45 AMWomen only

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₹3,399per person · all-inclusive

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The SHE Camp

Her mountains, her weekend.

A women-only camp high above Munnar. We travel together from Ernakulam, catch the sunset from Phantom Rock, spend the night by a campfire, and ride out before dawn to watch the sun rise over a sea of clouds at 2,100 m.

A woman sitting beneath Phantom Rock at sunrise

Sunset on Phantom Rock

A short evening trek to the rock as the light turns gold over the Western Ghats.

Two women holding hands above a sea of cloud at sunrise

Sunrise, together

A ~25 km off-road jeep safari to the Kolukkumalai viewpoint, 2,100 m up.

Dome tents under the trees at the campsite

The campsite

Tents under the trees, on a sharing basis, with gardens and hill views.

Women around the campfire with a guitar

Campfire night

Music, fun, games and a DJ — then the Chai Routes special campfire.

Two women with arms raised over the tea estate

Tea-country trails

Munnar's tea hills, Lockhart viewpoint and waterfalls on the way home.

Two women on a bench overlooking misty tea hills

A women-only batch

Travel, trek and camp with women only — a safe, easy space to switch off and make friends.

A woman sitting above a sea of cloud at dawn

Above the clouds

The sun rising over a valley of cloud — the reason to wake at 3:30 AM.

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Who
Women only
Duration
2 days 1 night
Altitude
~2,100 m sunrise point
Difficulty
Easy two short treks
Jeep safari
~25 km off-road
Departure
Nov 28–29 · Sat–Sun

Itinerary

Ernakulam to the clouds, and back.

Tents and lights at the campsite in evening mist01

Day One · Saturday, Nov 28

Sunset, campfire & stars

  1. 6:45 AM — pickup from Aluva Railway Station / Aluva Metro, Ernakulam
  2. Stops for breakfast and lunch on the way (own expense)
  3. Reach the campsite — a small introduction session and settle in
  4. Welcome drink
  5. Sunset trek to Phantom Rock
  6. Back to camp — tea & snacks
  7. Music, fun, games & DJ
  8. The Chai Routes special campfire
  9. Dinner — veg & non-veg · overnight in tents
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Day Two · Sunday, Nov 29

Sunrise above the clouds

  1. 3:30 AM — wake-up call, hot tea
  2. 4:30 AM — jeep picks you up from the campsite
  3. ~25 km off-road jeep safari to the Kolukkumalai viewpoint
  4. Kolukkumalai sunrise trek — the sun rising over a sea of clouds
  5. Back to camp — breakfast
  6. A short rest and freshen-up
  7. Drive back towards Ernakulam — stops at Lockhart viewpoint & waterfall
  8. More stops if time permits · lunch stop (own expense)
  9. Drop back at Aluva, Ernakulam

All timings are indicative and may change with weather, road and jeep conditions, local permissions and safety requirements. The jeep ride is bumpy and off-road — if you get motion sickness, take your tablet before the 4:30 AM start. Nights are cold; carry a warm layer.

Package & Price

One all-inclusive rate. Nothing to arrange.

Included

  • Pickup & drop from Ernakulam (Aluva)
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Sunset trek to Phantom Rock
  • Evening tea & snacks
  • Music, games, DJ & the Chai Routes special campfire
  • Dinner — veg & non-veg
  • Overnight stay in tents, sharing basis
  • Early-morning tea before the sunrise
  • ~25 km off-road jeep safari & Kolukkumalai sunrise trek
  • Breakfast on Day 2
  • Lockhart viewpoint & waterfall stops on the way back

Not included

  • Breakfast & lunch on Day 1 (en route)
  • Lunch on Day 2 (en route)
  • Personal expenses & insurance
  • Entry tickets for optional sightseeing
  • Extra jeep or pickup outside the plan
  • Costs from roadblocks or severe weather

What To Carry

Pack light, pack warm.

One small bag is enough — but nights and the 4:30 AM start are cold. Tap each item as you pack — your progress is saved on this device.

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Health & Medical

Your wellbeing, first.

The SHE Camp is an easy trip, but it is still the mountains — early starts, cold air and bumpy roads. Please read this before you book, and tell us anything we should know.

Fitness level

  • Easy — two short treks on uneven ground
  • Comfortable walking 3–4 km at your own pace
  • The climb to the sunrise point is by jeep

Tell us when you register

  • Asthma or breathing difficulty
  • Heart conditions, high or low BP, diabetes
  • Epilepsy, severe allergies or migraines
  • Recent surgery, injury or ongoing treatment

Check with your doctor first

  • If you are pregnant
  • If you have back, neck or spine problems — the jeep ride is rough and off-road
  • If you have been advised to avoid exertion or cold

Carry your own medicines

  • Prescribed medicines + a copy of the prescription
  • Inhaler, if you use one
  • Motion-sickness tablets for ghat roads & the jeep
  • Pain relief and period care you are comfortable with

Our team carries a basic first-aid kit, an emergency contact is required at registration, and in an emergency we arrange transport to the nearest hospital. This is general guidance, not medical advice — if you are unsure the trip suits you, check with your doctor before booking.

Cancellation Policy

Clear terms, up front.

High-altitude camping depends on cold nights and clear skies — both outside anyone's control. These are the terms you agree to when you book.

Standard cancellations
  • Cancel 7 or more days before departure and you receive a 75% refund.
  • Cancellations within 7 days of departure are not refundable.
  • Eligible refunds are credited to the original payment method within 7 working days of confirmation.
Rescheduling & transfers
  • Bookings are non-transferable and cannot be rescheduled on request — regardless of personal reasons, unavailability or a change of plans.
Weather & safety
  • If the camp, trek or sunrise safari is called off for bad weather, road or trail closures, or a safety decision, no refund is issued. Instead you choose either:
  • Reschedule to any date within 12 months, subject to availability; or
  • A full-value voucher, valid 12 months, against any future Chai Routes trip.
Government orders & extraordinary events
  • No refunds are issued for cancellations caused by government-imposed restrictions, natural calamities, or other circumstances beyond Chai Routes' control.
  • The same two options apply — reschedule within 12 months, or a full-value 12-month voucher.
Women-only batch
  • The SHE Camp is open to women only. Please carry your original government ID — it is needed for the trip, and the name must match your booking.
Advance & balance
  • The ₹1,500 advance confirms the seat and is subject to the terms above. The ₹1,899 balance is payable before departure; a seat may be released if the balance is not settled in time.
  • Chai Routes is not responsible for travel costs you incur to reach the Ernakulam pickup point.

By confirming a booking with Chai Routes you acknowledge and agree to these terms. They exist to keep trips running while offering fair alternatives when conditions are genuinely outside our hands.

Book The SHE Camp

Save your tent.

One women-only batch on Nov 28–29, and tents are limited. Reserving yours takes three steps — and we confirm every booking personally on WhatsApp.

Coming with your girls? Bring your friends, sisters or colleagues — and for a private women-only batch on another date, tell us your dates and headcount.

1

Pay the ₹1,500 advance

By UPI, to the Chai Routes ID. This confirms your seat.

2

Share your details

Fill the Chai Routes form with your details and payment screenshot.

3

We confirm on WhatsApp

We add you to the trip group — pickup timing, packing reminder and updates.

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