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Kodai - Munnar with Thekkady(6 Nights)

Madurai, Kodaikanal, Munnar, Thekkady, Madurai

for Family Traveller, Honeymooner

Holiday Overview

Periyar Boat Ride (Nivalink Trip Dated - 5 May 2008)
Periyar Boat Ride (Nivalink Trip Dated - 5 May 2008)
Elephant Junction (Nivalink Trip Dated - 5 May 2008)
Walking in Periyar (Photo Courtesy: Jonathanawhite)
Anayirangal Dam
Thoovanam Waterfalls
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Kannan Devan Tea Museum
Mattupatty Dam
Kundala Dam (Photo Courtesy: Hrishikesh.kb)
View from Chinnakkanal
View from Chinnakkanal
Kodaikanal Lake
Flowering in Summer
Boat House
View from Coakers Walk
Around Elephant Valley
Church in Kumily
Indian Bison (Gaur)
Inside Periyar Reserve

Kodai - Munnar with Thekkady is a popular summer break that combines popular Hill station (Kodaikanal), Plantations (Munnar and Thekkady).

Route

Kodaikanal(2) - Munnar(2) - Thekkady(2)

Summarised Itinerary
  • Day-1 Arrival at Kodaikanal
  • Day-2 In and around Kodaikanal
  • Day-3 Kodai - Munnar
  • Day-4 Munnar and Around
  • Day-5 Munnar - Thekkady. Sightseeing around Thekkady
  • Day-6 Activities inside Periyar reserve forest
  • Day-7 Departure
Sightseeing Summary

Kodaikanal - Kodaikanal Lake (1.00 kms), Bryant Park (1.20 kms), Coakers Walk (1.30 kms), Bear Shola Falls (3.00 kms), Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple (4.00 kms), Green Valley View (5.50 kms), Shembaganur Museum of Natural History (6.00 kms), Pillar Rocks (8.00 kms), Silver Cascade (8.00 kms)

Munnar - Kannan Devan Tea Museum (1.00 kms), Mattupatty Dam (15.00 kms), Kundala Dam (20.00 kms), Anayirangal Dam (22.00 kms), Top Station (37.00 kms), Marayur (40.00 kms)

Thekkady - Bird Watching in Periyar (1.00 kms), Walking in Periyar (1.00 kms), Bamboo Rafting in Periyar (1.00 kms), Elephant Junction (2.00 kms), Spice farm visit (3.00 kms), Periyar Boat Ride (5.00 kms), Gavi Ecotourism (40.00 kms)

Preferred Arrival /Departure Destination
Arrival - Madurai Departure - Madurai
Best Season to Travel
  • Jan
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  • May
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  • Nov
  • Dec
Popular Extensions to the Itinerary

Madurai, a pilgrim getaway (120 kms from Kodaikanal) and popular extension that goes well with Kodaikanal especially as it’s one of the closest access points to Kodaikanal.

Distances
  • Madurai to Kodaikanal -115 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kodaikanal to Munnar -160 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Thekkady -102 kms (3 hrs)
  • Thekkady to Madurai -140 kms (3.5 hrs)
Route

Madurai - Kodaikanal(2) - Munnar(2) - Thekkady(2) - Madurai

Detailed Itinerary

Day-1 Arrival at Kodaikanal Arrival at Kodaikanal (6500 ft asl). Evening boating at the Kodai lake.

Day-2 In and around Kodaikanal Sightseeing options around Kodaikanal comprise Green Valley, Pillar Rocks, Coakers Walk, Bear-Shola falls, Bryant Park, Shembaganur Museum of Natural History, Silver Cascade, Kurinji Andavar Temple etc. Guests can choose options to visit accordingly to their preferences.

Day-3 Kodai - Munnar Proceed to Munnar (5000 ft asl, 160 kms - 4.5 hrs). Evening visit to Mattupatty Dam (Boating).

Day-4 Munnar and Around Sightseeing options in and around Munnar comprise Marayoor (Sandalwood Forests - 40 kms), Tea Museum, Araengal Dam, Kundala Dam etc. A visit to Top Station (Highest view point in the area - 40 kms) can also be considered.

Day-5 Munnar - Thekkady. Sightseeing around Thekkady Proceed to Thekkady (2500 ft asl) (110 kms - 3 hrs). Post Lunch can go for the touristy Periyar boat cruise (on direct payment) and later Kathakali dance show. Given time Spice garden visit (Cardamom, Pepper, Cinnamon, Vanilla) can be done (Direct payment) alongwith a visit to Elephant Junction for the elephant experience (elephant ride).

Day-6 Activities inside Periyar reserve forest Guests can opt for an activity inside Periyar forest such as half day jungle walk / trek forest programme or a full day forest programme involving jungle walk / trek and Bamboo Rafting. Guest also can opt for a full day Gavi eco tourism experience programme (42 kms from Thekkady) involving Jeep Safari (Gavi trip), nature walk / hike, bamboo rafting etc. These programmes require to be reserved in advance.

Day-7 Departure Depart for onward journey.

Detailed Sightseeing

Kodaikanal :

  • Kodaikanal Lake - Kodaikanal Lake is a manmade lake that is a central attraction of the Hill station of Kodaikanal. Guests enjoy boating, rowing and pedalling boats in the evenings.

  • Bryant Park - Bryant Park is a botanical garden near Bus stand spread over 20.5 acres having more than 300 species of trees, shrubs and cactuses. There is a section in the park that has 700+ varieties of roses.

  • Coakers Walk - Coakers walk is a 1 km paved pedestrian path running along the edge of steep slopes near approachable from the lake. There is an observatory with a telescope halfway along the walk.

  • Bear Shola Falls - A waterfall 3 kms from Kodaikanal town centre. Final approach is a gentle walk.

  • Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple - Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple is a Lord Murugan temple here built in 1930s at 4 kms from town centre. The area is renowned for its Kurinji flower which blossoms once every 12 years.

  • Green Valley View - 5.5 kms from town centre offering excellent panoramic view of the plains and Vaigai Dam.

  • Shembaganur Museum of Natural History - 6 kms from town centre, open to the public (except Tuesdays) having 500 species of animals, birds and insects and a living collection of over 300 exotic orchid species.

  • Pillar Rocks - Pillar rocks are a set of three rock pillars standing 122 metres high at 8 kms from town centre

  • Silver Cascade - 8 kms from Kodaikanal, 55-metre waterfall formed from the outflow of Kodaikanal Lake. Kind of touristy and not good for bathing.

Munnar :

  • Kannan Devan Tea Museum - Kannan Devan Hills Plantations Company Private Limited (KDHP) is the largest tea conglomerate in South India. Tea museum opened by the company is one of the first in India.

  • Mattupatty Dam -

    A reservoir and popular tourist spot where boating is offered.

  • Kundala Dam - Kundala is located at 20 km from Munnar on the way to Top Station. It is Asias first Arch dam. There is boating available at the dam.

  • Anayirangal Dam - The Anayirangal dam, 22 kms away from Munnar (closer to Chinnakkanal), is surrounded by Tata Tea plantations, coffee, Tea and cardamom plantations in the evergreen forests.

  • Top Station - Top Station is notable as the historic transshippment location for tea delivered up here from Munnar and Madupatty by railway and then down by ropeway. Top station offers stunning views of the hills and plains beyond. Enroute waterfalls can be visited.

  • Marayur - Marayur is is the only place in Kerala that has natural sandalwood forests. Ancient dolmens and rock paintings found in Marayur date back to the Stone Age.

Thekkady :

  • Bird Watching in Periyar - 320 different kinds have been counted in Periyar. The bird life includes darters, cormorants, kingfishers, the great Malabar Pied Hornbill and racket-tailed Drongos. Bird watching is possible via taking up a forest walk from Periyar forest entry gate at Kumily.

  • Walking in Periyar - Periyar sanctuary gate in Kumily, the forest department offers guided walks inside Periyar wildlife sanctuary. This is perhaps the best way to explore the forest and to be able to spot wildlife. Indian Bison (Gaur) and elephants have been known to have been spotted on these walks. Forest rangers that accompany the walks ensure complete safety of the guests.

  • Bamboo Rafting in Periyar - One of the full day long forest programmes has a combination of walking, hiking and bamboo rafting across periyar lake. Its one of the definitive experiences of Periyar.

  • Elephant Junction - Elephant Junction is where guests enjoy interaction with elephant that includes bathing elephant, elephant ride and being around playful elephants. Elephant junction is a huge hit with inbound guests and familiies with kids.

  • Spice farm visit - Spice farm visit is a popular excursion for guests in Kerala. The spices grown around the area include cardamom, cinnamon etc. alongwith vanilla, tea and coffee.

  • Periyar Boat Ride - A highly touristy boat ride is the main attraction for average tourist to Periyar. The boats are filled with 30-40 tourists with the aim of spotting wildlife on the edge of the lake. Binoculars are a must to have any chance of spotting a wildlife.

  • Gavi Ecotourism - Gavi is a quiet and pristine forest located at a distance of 40 km from Periyar Tiger Reserve. Gavi often serves as a base camp for deep jungle trekkers, birdwatchers, nature lovers and research student. There are number of eco-tourism related activities that are conducted by the forest authorities around Gavi area and are popular with tourists. Guests typically opt for a full day Gavi eco tourism programme.

Destination Overview

Madurai - Madurai today is one of the busiest towns in Tamilnadu. The Meenakshi temple is awe-inspiring and is a must visit for any South India itinerary for both Indian as well as Overseas guests

Kodaikanal - Kodaikanal (7000 ft asl) traditionally has been one of the favorite hill stations to visit in summer alongwith Ooty. It’s also a destination for corporate conferences ex-Madurai, Chennai and Bangalore

Munnar - Munnar is a premier hill station in Kerala. It is situated at about 6000 ft above sea level and surrounded by tea and Cardamom Plantations

Thekkady - Thekkady (2500 ft asl) is a stopover on the South India Itinerary on Madurai - Kottayam route known for nature centric experiences connected with Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Access
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Distances
  • Madurai to Kodaikanal -115 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kodaikanal to Munnar -160 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Thekkady -102 kms (3 hrs)
  • Thekkady to Madurai -140 kms (3.5 hrs)

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Travel Ideas incorporated in the itinerary

Kodaikanal Getaway

Elephant Valley, Eco Farm Hotel is a 100 acres nature reserve at 20 kms from Kodaikanal and an more

Thekkady Getaway

Thekkady (2300 ft asl) is a stopover enroute Kumarakom (100 kms from Kottayam) from Madurai and more

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Distances
  • Madurai to Kodaikanal -115 kms (3.5 hrs)
  • Kodaikanal to Munnar -160 kms (4.5 hrs)
  • Munnar to Thekkady -102 kms (3 hrs)
  • Thekkady to Madurai -140 kms (3.5 hrs)

Expert Speak

Off-beat travellers may opt for a Elephant Valley (20 kms) instead of a regular stay option at Kodaikanal. Munnar and Thekkady have several homestays that can be considered by an off-beat / experiential traveller. Activities inside Periyar reserve is recommended for guests interested in Bird watching, walking and trekking.

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