Family-Friendly 4-Day Itinerary for Vagamon, Munnar, Theni, and Kambam in May 2023

  1. Day 1: Vagamon
    2 hours 23 minutes (63.3 miles) from Cochin International Airport

    Start your family vacation by visiting the scenic hill station of Vagamon, known for its lush green meadows, beautiful valleys, and pine forests. Take a walk along the green hills, explore the Vagamon Pine Forest, and enjoy the panoramic view of the hills from the Thangal Para viewpoint. If you're up for some adventure, try paragliding or rock climbing at the Vagamon Adventure Park.

  2. Day 2: Munnar
    2 hours 44 minutes (66.4 miles) from Vagamon

    Visit Munnar, another picturesque hill station famous for its tea plantations and scenic beauty. Take a stroll through the tea gardens and learn about tea processing at the Tea Museum. Visit the Eravikulam National Park to spot some wildlife, including the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Take a fun-filled off-road jeep ride to the Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, the world's highest tea plantation, and watch the sunrise over the mountains.

  3. Day 3: Theni
    2 hours 36 minutes (88.7 miles) from Munnar

    Head to Theni, a small town surrounded by the Western Ghats mountain range. Visit the Suruli Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Tamil Nadu, and take a dip in the refreshing waters. Visit the ancient Saneeswara Bhagavan Temple, dedicated to Lord Saturn, and learn about the Hindu mythology associated with this planet. Finally, end your day with a relaxing stroll along the Vaigai Dam.

  4. Day 4: Kambam
    47 minutes (23.4 miles) from Theni

    Finish your family vacation in Kambam, a small town surrounded by the Western Ghats mountain range and known for its natural beauty. Visit the Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary and spot some wildlife, including elephants, tigers, and leopards. Take a refreshing dip in the Kumbakkarai Falls, a popular picnic spot. Finally, visit the Kambam valley, a lush green valley surrounded by hills, to enjoy the stunning vistas and end your trip on a high note.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Vagamon Pine Forest (1-2 hours, free)
  • Vagamon Adventure Park (2-3 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Tata Tea Museum (1-2 hours, INR 75 per person)
  • Eravikulam National Park (3-4 hours, INR 120 per person)
  • Kolukkumalai Tea Estate (3-4 hours, INR 500 per person)
  • Suruli Falls (1-2 hours, free)
  • Saneeswara Bhagavan Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Vaigai Dam (1-2 hours, free)
  • Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary (3-4 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Kumbakkarai Falls (1-2 hours, free)
  • Kambam Valley (1-2 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1,295 per person
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