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.