Theni’s Hidden Gems & Offbeat Nature (2 Nights / 3 Days)
Accommodation:
- Night 1: Stay near Bodinayakanur / Cumbum (Closer to Kurangani and Chinna Suruli)
- Night 2: Stay near Theni Town / Andipatti (Closer to Mavoothu and Kuchanur)
| Time | Area | Activity | Focus |
| Day 1: Remote Peaks & Trekkers’ Trails | |||
| Morning | Bodinayakanur | Bodi Mettu Viewpoint | Start with a scenic drive up the ghat road to Bodi Mettu, a less crowded hill view point offering stunning vistas of the valley and cardamom estates below. |
| Late Morning | Kurangani Region | Kurangani – Sambalaru Trek | Drive to the Kurangani Trek reception point. Take a guided, moderate trek (e.g., Kurangani – Sambalaru, check accessibility/permits) to see remote waterfalls and a quiet side of the hills. |
| Lunch | Kurangani Village | Local Lunch | Have a simple, authentic Tamil lunch at a local eatery in the village or carry a packed meal. |
| Afternoon | Meghamalai Foothill | Chinna Suruli Falls (Cloudland Falls) | Visit Chinna Suruli Falls near Kombaithozhu village. This waterfall is picturesque, less crowded than Suruli, and perfect for cooling off. |
| Evening | Cumbum Valley | Grape Garden Stroll | Enjoy a walk through the lush Cumbum Valley Grape Farms, a unique agricultural sight, as the sun sets. |
Day 2: Sacred Springs & Serene Valleys
| Time | Area | Activity | Description |
| Morning | Varusanad Hills | Mavoothu Velappar Temple | Drive to Mavoothu. Trek or drive up the Varusanad Hill to this remote temple known for its natural spring (Theertha Thotti), believed to have medicinal properties. |
| Late Morning | Periyakulam | Kumbakkarai Falls | Visit Kumbakkarai Falls. While semi-popular, it remains less commercialized than Suruli and is a classic hidden gem at the foothills of the Kodaikanal Hills. |
| Lunch | Periyakulam | Local Mango City Meal | Enjoy lunch in Periyakulam, famed for its fresh produce. |
| Afternoon | Andipatti | Shanmuganathi Dam & Sothuparai Dam | Visit the lesser-known Shanmuganathi Dam and the secluded Sothuparai Dam reservoir area for tranquil water views without the crowds of Vaigai. |
| Evening | Theni Outskirts | Kailasanathar Cave Temple | Visit the ancient Kailasanathar Cave Temple (near Suruli) to view the rock-cut architecture and unique spiritual setting. |
Day 3: Border Views, Unique Faith & Departure
| Time | Area | Activity | Description |
| Morning | Border Area | Ramakkalmedu Viewpoint | Drive toward Kumily/Thekkady and visit Ramakkalmedu (in Kerala, but offers amazing panoramic views of the entire Theni and Cumbum plains). Also see the Kuravan and Kurathi Statue. |
| Late Morning | Kuchanur | Kuchanur Saneeswara Temple | Make a pilgrimage to the unique Kuchanur Sri Saneeswara Bhagavan Temple, one of the only temples dedicated solely to Lord Shani in his self-manifested form. |
| Lunch | Theni Town | Final Meal & Check-out | Have a final traditional meal and pick up any remaining local spices. |
| Afternoon | Departure | Drop-off | Proceed to the Theni Bus Stand / Railway Station for your onward journey. |
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