12-Day Luxury Itinerary for Theni

  1. Day 1: Sothuparai Dam Resort
    Drive from Madurai Airport (1 hour, 48 km)

    Luxury resort with scenic dam views.

  2. Day 2: Meghamalai Tea Estate
    Drive from Sothuparai Dam Resort (2 hours, 62 km)

    Guided tour and tea tasting.

  3. Day 3: Suruli Falls
    Drive from Meghamalai Tea Estate (1 hour 36 minutes, 68 km)

    Nature hike and waterfall swim.

  4. Day 4: Kumbakarai Falls
    Drive from Suruli Falls (1 hour 30 minutes, 40 km)

    Scenic falls, swim, and picnic.

  5. Day 5: Periyar National Park
    Drive from Kumbakarai Falls (3 hours 30 minutes, 136 km)

    Wildlife sanctuary with luxury jungle lodges.

  6. Day 6: Spice Plantation Tour
    Inside Periyar National Park

    Guided tour and cooking lesson.

  7. Day 7: Elephant Junction
    Inside Periyar National Park

    Elephant safari and bathing.

  8. Day 8: Eco Adventure Tour
    Drive from Periyar National Park (5 hours 30 minutes, 192 km)

    White water rafting and zip lining.

  9. Day 9: Vaigai Dam
    Drive from Eco Adventure Tour (2 hours, 71 km)

    Luxury resort stay with dam views.

  10. Day 10: Munnar Tea Museum
    Drive from Vaigai Dam (4 hours, 120 km)

    Tea museum and factory tour.

  11. Day 11: Mattupetty Dam
    Drive from Munnar Tea Museum (1 hour 30 minutes, 30 km)

    Luxury boat ride and scenic views.

  12. Day 12: Eravikulam National Park
    Drive from Mattupetty Dam (30 minutes, 10 km)

    Wildlife sanctuary and scenic hikes.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Sothuparai Dam Resort (1 night, £300)
  • Meghamalai Tea Estate (1 tour, £50)
  • Suruli Falls (1 day, Free)
  • Kumbakarai Falls (1 day, Free)
  • Periyar National Park (2 nights, £900)
  • Spice Plantation Tour (3 hours, £60)
  • Elephant Junction (1 day, £80)
  • Eco Adventure Tour (1 day, £120)
  • Vaigai Dam (1 night, £250)
  • Munnar Tea Museum (1 hour, £15)
  • Mattupetty Dam (2 hours, £100)
  • Eravikulam National Park (1 day, £25)

  • Total Estimated Costs: £1950

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, explore more of Theni by visiting the Kurangani Hills or the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. For a more budget-friendly trip, consider staying at smaller guesthouses or homestays which can offer excellent local hospitality. If you have less time, consider skipping the Eco Adventure Tour.

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