Day 1: The Drive, Valley Views & Forest Check-in
Morning Theni Foothills Kumbakkarai Falls (Optional) & Vaigai Dam Start with a quick visit to Vaigai Dam or the refreshing Kumbakkarai Falls before beginning the main journey.
Travel Theni to Vagamon Scenic Drive & Check-in Drive toward Vagamon (via Kumily/Vandiperiyar). The final section offers tea plantations and beautiful mountain views. Check into your accommodation.
Afternoon Vagamon Pine Forest Head to the famous Vagamon Pine Forest. Take a leisurely stroll through the tall, dense pine trees for a tranquil and picturesque experience.
Late Afternoon Vagamon Mundakayam Ghat Visit Mundakayam Ghat viewpoint to witness the majestic sunset over the Western Ghats.
Evening Vagamon Leisure & Tea Tasting Enjoy the chilly Vagamon air. Sample the local estate-grown tea/coffee near your stay.
Day 2: Meadows, Adventure & Spiritual Hills
Time Area Activity Description
Morning Vagamon Vagamon Meadows (Mottakkunnu) Visit the iconic Vagamon Meadows (Barren Hills), known for its expansive, grassy mounds and stunning, film-worthy landscape.
Late Morning Vagamon Lake Boating & Adventure Activities Head to Vagamon Lake. Enjoy boating (rowboat or pedal boat) and engage in soft adventure activities offered nearby like Zip Lining (across the lake/valley) or Kayaking.
Lunch Vagamon Town Kerala/Multi-Cuisine Lunch Have lunch in the small, quaint Vagamon town center.
Afternoon Vagamon Thangal Para & Kurisumala Visit Thangal Para (a prominent rock formation and pilgrimage site) and Kurisumala Hill (a Christian pilgrimage center offering excellent views after a short walk/trek).
Evening Vagamon Uluppunni Viewpoint (Optional) For a less crowded spot, consider a jeep ride to Uluppunni Viewpoint for a final panoramic view of the hills.
Day 3: Waterfalls, Descent & Departure
Time Area Activity Description
Morning Vagamon/Kuttikkanam Marmala Waterfall (Optional Trek) Drive to the region around Kuttikkanam and attempt a visit to Marmala Waterfall (requires a short trek through an estate, check accessibility). Alternatively, visit the Parunthumpara Viewpoint en route.
Late Morning Descent Drive back to Theni Begin your scenic drive back down the ghats toward Theni, possibly via Kumily and Cumbum.
Lunch Cumbum Cumbum Valley Lunch Stop in Cumbum Valley to pick up some of the famous local grapes or grape juice.
Afternoon Theni Departure Proceed to the Theni Bus Stand / Railway Station, or Madurai for your onward journey.