Day 1: Arrival, Meadows & Kuttikkanam Heritage
Early Morning Theni Departure Start early (around 7:00 AM) from Theni. The road will take you through Cumbum/Kumily and then towards Peermedu/Kuttikkanam.
Midday Kuttikkanam Check-in & Lunch Reach Kuttikkanam, check into your accommodation in Kuttikkanam or Peermedu, and have a quick lunch.
Afternoon Vagamon Vagamon Meadows & Lake Drive towards Vagamon (approx. 30-45 mins). Visit the famous Vagamon Meadows (Mottakkunnu) for the spectacular rolling green hills and enjoy the atmosphere by Vagamon Lake.
Late Afternoon Vagamon Pine Forest Take a tranquil walk through the majestic Vagamon Pine Forest.
Evening Kuttikkanam Ammachi Kottaram Return to Kuttikkanam. Drive past the historical Ammachi Kottaram (Summer Palace of the Travancore Maharani) to see the colonial architecture.
Day 2: Viewpoints, Waterfalls & Departure
Time Area Activity Description
Morning Kuttikkanam / Peermedu Parunthumpara Viewpoint Drive to Parunthumpara (Eagle Rock). This prominent viewpoint offers breathtaking panoramic views of the hills and deep valleys, and is an excellent spot for sunrise photography.
Late Morning Kuttikkanam Valanjanganam Falls & Tea Estates Visit Valanjanganam Falls (seasonal, check water flow), also known as Ninnumullippara, a waterfall covered in mist. Drive through the scenic tea and coffee plantations of Kuttikkanam.
Travel Return Route Final Views & Descent Begin the return journey toward Theni.
Lunch Kumily / Cumbum Final Meal Have a quick meal near the border in Kumily or Cumbum.
Afternoon Theni Drop-off Proceed to the Theni Bus Stand / Railway Station for your onward journey.