Theni to Thekkady Adventure & Heritage (3 Nights / 4 Days)
Accommodation:
- Night 1: Theni Town
- Nights 2 & 3: Thekkady (Kumily)
| Time | Area | Activity | Focus |
| Day 1: Theni’s Foothills, Falls & Faith | |||
| Morning | Theni Outskirts | Kumbakkarai Falls & Chinna Suruli Falls | Start with a refreshing visit to the Kodaikanal foothill gem, Kumbakkarai Falls. Afterwards, visit Chinna Suruli Falls (Cloudland Falls) fed by the Meghamalai range. |
| Lunch | Periyakulam / Theni | Traditional Tamil Cuisine | Enjoy a hearty Tamil-style lunch in Periyakulam. |
| Afternoon | Theni / Veerapandi | Veerapandi Gowmariamman Temple | Visit this ancient and famous 14th-century temple for a spiritual and architectural experience. |
| Evening | Kuchanur | Kuchanur Saneeswara Bhagavan Temple | Visit the unique, self-manifested Shani Temple. |
| Day 2: Cumbum Valley, Scenic Drive & Thekkady Arrival | |||
| Morning | Cumbum Valley | Suruli Falls & Grape Gardens | Drive to the majestic, two-tiered Suruli Falls. Enjoy the serene atmosphere, visit the nearby Kailasanathar Cave Temple, and tour the famous Cumbum Valley Grape Farms. |
| Travel | Theni to Thekkady | Drive to Thekkady / Check-in | Complete the 2-hour drive to Thekkady (Kumily). Check into your accommodation and freshen up. |
| Afternoon | Thekkady | Spice Plantation Tour | Take a guided walk through a local spice garden (like Abraham’s Spice Garden) to learn about the cultivation of cardamom, pepper, and vanilla. |
| Evening | Thekkady Town | Cultural Show | Witness a traditional Kathakali (classical dance drama) or Kalaripayattu (Kerala martial arts) performance. |
| Day 3: Periyar Wildlife Immersion | |||
| Early Morning | Periyar Tiger Reserve | Periyar Boat Safari | Book the 7:30 AM slot for the iconic 2-hour boat ride on Periyar Lake. This is the best chance to spot wildlife (Elephants, Bison, Sambar Deer) at the water’s edge. |
| Late Morning | Periyar Tiger Reserve | Nature Walk / Trekking | Engage in one of the Forest Department’s eco-tourism activities, such as a 2-3 hour Nature Walk or Green Walk guided trek into the surrounding forest area. |
| Lunch | Kumily | Kerala Cuisine | Enjoy authentic Kerala food in Kumily. |
| Afternoon | Thekkady Viewpoint | Chellarkovil or Ramakkalmedu | Drive to a scenic viewpoint like Chellarkovil (to see the cascading falls and Tamil Nadu plains) or Ramakkalmedu for the impressive hilltop views and windmills. |
| Evening | Thekkady | Shopping & Relaxation | Spend time browsing the Kumily market for local handicrafts, tea, and aromatic spices. |
| Day 4: Heritage, Dams & Departure | |||
| Morning | Thekkady / Tamil Nadu Border | Mullaperiyar Dam View (Optional) & Elephant Junction | Visit the Elephant Junction for interaction (feeding/bathing). Later, drive to a permitted location for a view of the historic Mullaperiyar Dam. |
| Travel | Thekkady to Theni | Return Drive (Approx. 2 hours) | Check out and drive back towards Theni. |
| Afternoon | Andipatti | Vaigai Dam | Make a final major stop at the impressive Vaigai Dam and the beautifully landscaped Little Brindavan Garden before proceeding to your final departure point. |
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