Adventure Itinerary from Madurai to Natham

1. 9:00AM: Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
   2 hours (80.7 km) from Madurai

   Located in the Western Ghats, the sanctuary is home to a wide range of flora and fauna. Visitors can take a jeep safari, hike through the forest or just relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

2. 12:00PM: Periyar National Park
   2 hours 45 minutes (112 km) from Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary

   Periyar National Park is a beautiful wildlife sanctuary with a large population of elephants, tigers and other animals. Visitors can take a boat ride on the scenic Periyar Lake or go on a trek in the forest.

3. 3:30PM: Kodaikanal Lake
   2 hours 30 minutes (99.5 km) from Periyar National Park

   Kodaikanal Lake is a man-made lake surrounded by beautiful hills and forests. Visitors can go boating, horse riding or just enjoy the views from the many viewpoints around the lake.

4. 6:00PM: Karuppana Swamy Temple
   1 hour 30 minutes (42.1 km) from Kodaikanal Lake

   The Karuppana Swamy Temple is a popular Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Karuppanaswamy. Visitors can witness the beautiful architecture and sculptures of the temple and participate in the ceremonies.

Recommendations

If you have time, you can also visit the Berijam Lake, Pillar Rocks, and Bear Shola Falls in Kodaikanal. If you are interested in trekking, you can try the Palani Hills trek or trek to the High Wavy Mountains. For a side trip, you can visit the hill station of Munnar or the historic city of Madurai.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary (2 hours, Free)
• Periyar National Park (3 hours, INR 300 per person)
• Kodaikanal Lake (3 hours, INR 50 per person)
• Karuppana Swamy Temple (1 hour, Free)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 350 per person