A Day in Theni: Exploring the Best of the City

  1. Suruli Falls
    8:00 AM
    30 minutes (10.5 kilometers) from Theni town

    Located in the Western Ghats, Suruli Falls is a beautiful cascade of water that is surrounded by lush greenery. It is considered a sacred site because it is believed that Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati visited the falls.

  2. Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
    11:00 AM
    1 hour 20 minutes (55.4 kilometers) from Suruli Falls

    Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful and serene sanctuary that is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. Visitors can take a safari to see animals like deer, bison, elephants, and tigers.

  3. Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary
    2:00 PM
    2 hours 20 minutes (80.3 kilometers) from Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary

    The Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area that is home to many endangered species like the grizzled giant squirrel, lion-tailed macaque, and the Indian elephant. Visitors can take a guided trek to explore the sanctuary.

  4. Theni Agricultural Farm
    5:00 PM
    1 hour 30 minutes (50.1 kilometers) from Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary

    The Theni Agricultural Farm is a research and educational institution that showcases the latest techniques in agriculture. Visitors can learn about organic farming and see different kinds of crops, including tapioca, sugarcane, and banana.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Suruli Falls (2 hours, free)
  • Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary (3-4 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (3-4 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Theni Agricultural Farm (1 hour, INR 50 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 650
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