Munnar & Vagamon 3-Night Holiday Package from ₹3,400

The Journey

A family road loop out of Theni through Kurangani, Munnar tea country, the Vagamon meadows and Periyar, returning down the Cumbummettu ghat

Day by Day

Your itinerary

A thoughtfully paced journey, designed not rushed.

Munnar

Kumbakkarai, Kurangani and up the Bodimettu ghat

Leave Theni by seven and be at Kumbakkarai before the Kodaikanal day crowd. The Forest Department runs a short battery-cart from the car park, and the bathing pool is stepped and railed, which is why this particular waterfall works with small children when most Ghats falls do not. Dry off and run west through Bodinayakanur to Kurangani, a cardamom and coffee village at the foot of the hills on a single-track estate road. This is the trailhead for Kolukkumalai and Top Station, so the real walking here is a full day and not a family outing; keep to the lower stream, the tea slopes and the view back over the Theni plain. In the afternoon climb the Bodimettu ghat into Kerala and drop into Munnar past Devikulam.

Vagamon

Rajamalai or Top Station, then across the high ranges

Give the morning to one high point, not two. Eravikulam at Rajamalai is the better choice with children: you park at the base, take the park shuttle up and then walk a tarred path where the Nilgiri tahr come close, and entry is by timed ticket from the morning until early afternoon. It is closed for the whole of February and March for the tahr calving season, so check before you build the day around it. If it is shut, Top Station is the substitute, a viewpoint on the border looking straight back down over Theni district. Then take the high-range road south through Poopara, Nedumkandam, Kattappana and Elappara to Vagamon. Arrive in time for the pine plantation and the Kurisumala road before the light goes.

Thekkady

Mottakunnu meadows, then the Periyar lake

Vagamon's meadows, Mottakunnu, are bare grass hills you can walk over freely, with a small ticket and a separate charge for photography. Go early, before the wind picks up and before the paragliding and buggy operators fill the slope. Marmala waterfall is the day's decision point: it is around 5 km of rough estate track from Teekoy followed by a walk and a scramble to a 60-metre fall with a deep pool, no lifeguards and no railings. It is not a stop for young children or anyone unsure on wet rock, and the honest advice is to skip it and take the Kolahalamedu adventure park and glass bridge instead. Then cross to Thekkady in the early afternoon for a Periyar lake cruise.

Munnar

Ramakkalmedu, the Cumbum valley and home

Leave Kumily early, because Ramakkalmedu is best before the cloud sits on it. The ridge carries the Kuravan and Kurathi statues and looks straight out over Bodinayakanur, Cumbum and the Theni plain you drove out of on day one, which is a satisfying way to end the loop. It is one of the windiest points in the ranges, so hold on to hats and small children near the edge. From there the direct descent is the Cumbummettu ghat, steep and narrow but used by service buses. Down in the valley, Cumbum is the Muscat Hamburg country, panneer thratchai, which carries a GI tag and crops through the year rather than in one season. Then it is a flat 40 minutes back to Theni.

On the ground

Things to do

Rated by travellers on Google, near where you stay.

Tea Plantation Walks and Trekking in Munnar

· Munnar

Tandem Paragliding in Vagamon

· Vagamon

Wildlife, Boating and Spice Tours in Thekkady and Periyar

· Thekkady

Periyar National Park

· Thekkady

Ratings and place details from Google. Listed to show what is near your stay. Entry, tickets and opening times are arranged directly at each place unless your itinerary says otherwise.

The route

How you travel

143 km on the road, about 5.4 hours of driving in total.

Munnar → Vagamon95 km by road · about 3.6 h
Vagamon → Thekkady48 km by road · about 1.8 h

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The unmissable

Vagamon Meadows

Tourist Attraction rated 4.4 out of 5 by 12,283 visitors on Google.

Munnar Rose Garden

Garden rated 4.3 out of 5 by 10,561 visitors on Google.

Elephant Camp

Tourist Attraction rated 4.2 out of 5 by 11,425 visitors on Google.

YODHA CULTURAL VILLAGE

Cultural Center rated 4.8 out of 5 by 2,576 visitors on Google.

Karikadu View Point

Tourist Attraction rated 4.4 out of 5 by 4,863 visitors on Google.

The Blossom Hydel Park

Lush, expansive park known for its nature trails, bird-watching & scenic lookout points.

Attukad Waterfalls

Multiple waterfalls cascading amid rolling hills, surrounded by hiking trails & panoramic views.

Kolukkumalai Tea Estate

Tea tastings, jeep tours & birdwatching at a lush plantation surrounded by steep, forested peaks.

The Details

What's included

Included

Three nights accommodation, one each in Munnar, Vagamon and Thekkady, on twin or family-room sharing
Daily breakfast at the hotels
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the full Theni to Theni loop, including the Bodimettu and Cumbummettu ghat sections
Driver bata, fuel, tolls, inter-state permits for the Tamil Nadu to Kerala crossings, and parking
Assistance with advance booking of Eravikulam entry and Periyar boat slots, subject to availability at the time of enquiry
On-trip support number for the duration of the circuit

Not included

All entry tickets and camera charges: Kumbakkarai, Eravikulam, Top Station, Vagamon Pine Forest, Mottakunnu, Kolahalamedu glass bridge and adventure park, Ramakkalmedu
Periyar reserve entry and boat cruise tickets, and bamboo rafting if taken
Kolukkumalai or Kurangani jeep hire and Forest Department trek permissions
Local guide fees, including at Marmala
Lunches, dinners and all beverages
Travel insurance, medical costs and anything of a personal nature
Any cost arising from road closure, landslide, forest-department closure or vehicle breakdown

Good to Know

Before you go

Best time

October, November, December, January. Avoid June, July, August

Currency

Indian Rupee (₹)

Visa

Handled by your expert

Pricing

₹3,400 pp · twin-share

Common Questions

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Munnar, Vagamon, Thekkady?

October, November, December, January. Avoid June, July, August

How much does The Theni Highland Circuit in Four Days cost?

From ₹3,400 per person, twin-share. Includes accommodation only. Flights and ground transfers are NOT included.. This is an indicative From price built from live supplier fares and rates; your NxVoy travel expert confirms the final figure against your exact dates and party.

What's included in this 3-night itinerary?

Three nights accommodation, one each in Munnar, Vagamon and Thekkady, on twin or family-room sharing; Daily breakfast at the hotels; Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the full Theni to Theni loop, including the Bodimettu and Cumbummettu ghat sections; Driver bata, fuel, tolls, inter-state permits for the Tamil Nadu to Kerala crossings, and parking; Assistance with advance booking of Eravikulam entry and Periyar boat slots, subject to availability at the time of enquiry; On-trip support number for the duration of the circuit.

What is not included in The Theni Highland Circuit in Four Days?

All entry tickets and camera charges: Kumbakkarai, Eravikulam, Top Station, Vagamon Pine Forest, Mottakunnu, Kolahalamedu glass bridge and adventure park, Ramakkalmedu; Periyar reserve entry and boat cruise tickets, and bamboo rafting if taken; Kolukkumalai or Kurangani jeep hire and Forest Department trek permissions; Local guide fees, including at Marmala; Lunches, dinners and all beverages; Travel insurance, medical costs and anything of a personal nature; Any cost arising from road closure, landslide, forest-department closure or vehicle breakdown.

How many days is The Theni Highland Circuit in Four Days?

4 days and 3 nights, across 3 destinations.

Which places does The Theni Highland Circuit in Four Days cover?

Munnar, Vagamon, Thekkady. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Munnar, Vagamon, Thekkady?

Vagamon Meadows; Munnar Rose Garden; Elephant Camp; YODHA CULTURAL VILLAGE; Karikadu View Point; The Blossom Hydel Park.

Who is The Theni Highland Circuit in Four Days best suited to?

Family travellers.

Do I need a visa for Munnar, Vagamon, Thekkady?

Visa requirements depend on your passport and residence. Your NxVoy travel expert advises on visas and handles the paperwork as part of your tailored quote.

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Every NxVoy journey is fully tailored to your dates, group and budget. Share your preferences on WhatsApp and our experts (with Shasa AI) adjust the itinerary, stays and pace to suit you.

How do I book The Theni Highland Circuit in Four Days?

Start from this page and a NxVoy travel expert confirms your dates, party and final price before anything is paid. Flights, stays, transfers and experiences are booked together, so the ₹3,400 From price covers a real, connected trip rather than a room rate.