Theni to Kerala: Border Adventure (2 Nights / 3 Days)
You have two excellent choices for a focused 3-day trip from Theni: Thekkady (Wildlife & Spices) or Munnar (Tea & Hills).
Option A: Thekkady (Wildlife & Spice Trails)
This is the most time-efficient and adventure-packed option, as Thekkady (Kumily) is just 2 hours from Theni.
| Time | Area | Activity | Focus |
| Day 1: Theni Foothills & Thekkady Arrival | |||
| Morning | Theni District | Suruli Falls & Grape Gardens | Visit the major Suruli Falls (fed by Meghamalai) and stop briefly at the Cumbum Valley Grape Farms before starting the main journey. |
| Travel | Theni to Thekkady | Scenic Drive & Check-in | Drive to Thekkady (Kumily). Check into your accommodation. |
| Afternoon | Thekkady | Spice Plantation Tour | Take a guided walk through a local Spice Plantation to learn about cardamom, pepper, and vanilla cultivation. |
| Evening | Thekkady Town | Cultural Show | Attend a captivating traditional Kathakali dance or a thrilling Kalaripayattu (martial arts) performance. |
| Day 2: Periyar Wildlife Immersion & Border Views | |||
| Early Morning | Periyar Tiger Reserve | Periyar Boat Safari | Take the essential 2-hour boat ride on Periyar Lake to view wildlife (Elephants, Bison, Sambar Deer) at the water’s edge. (Book tickets online in advance!) |
| Lunch | Kumily | Kerala Cuisine | Enjoy lunch in Kumily. |
| Afternoon | Thekkady | Chellarkovil Viewpoint | Drive to the border village of Chellarkovil for panoramic views of the cascading falls (seasonal) and the vast Tamil Nadu plains. |
| Evening | Thekkady | Elephant Junction / Market | Optional visit to the Elephant Junction for interaction, or browse the local Kumily market for spices and souvenirs. |
| Day 3: Final Views & Theni Return | |||
| Morning | Thekkady | Ramakkalmedu Viewpoint | Drive to the scenic Ramakkalmedu viewpoint (approx. 1 hour from Thekkady) for impressive hilltop views before starting the return journey. |
| Lunch | Theni Town | Final Meal | Drive back to Theni and have a final South Indian meal. |
| Afternoon | Departure | Drop-off | Proceed to the Theni Bus Stand / Railway Station for your onward journey. |
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