3 Nights / 4 Days Luxury Itinerary: Madurai – Valparai – Athirappilly – Guruvayur – Thekkady – Madurai
Night Stays: Night 1: Valparai Night 2: Guruvayur Night 3: Thekkady
Luxury Travel 12+1 Luxury Tempo Traveller by Rengha Travels
Vehicle Advantage Spacious push-back seating, large windows for excellent panoramic views, and high clearance suitable for the varied terrain.
Travel Note Strict Dress Code at Guruvayur Temple is mandatory. Early starts are crucial due to high driving times and the requirement for the forest road permit (Valparai to Athirappilly).
Day 1: Madurai to Valparai (Tea Plantations & Hills)
Time Activity Description
08:00 AM Group Pick-up & Departure Your luxury Tempo Traveller will pick up the group. Begin the scenic drive to Valparai (estimated ~5 hours, 233 km). The comfortable seating is essential for this initial leg.
11:00 AM Group Breakfast Stop Coordinated group breakfast stop en route near Pollachi.
03:00 PM Arrival & Check-in Arrive in Valparai and check-in to your luxury resort/group bungalow (Group Stays/Bungalows like Monica Bungalow or Sinnadorai Bungalow are excellent luxury options for groups).
04:30 PM Valparai Sightseeing Visit the beautiful tea gardens, Balaji Temple, and Loam’s Viewpoint or Aliyar Dam Viewpoint for the sunset.
Night Stay Valparai.
Day 2: Valparai – Athirappilly – Guruvayur (Waterfalls & Temple)
Time Activity Description
07:00 AM Forest Road Drive After an early breakfast, check out and start the magnificent forest drive (Valparai to Athirappilly road closes by 4:00 PM for entry). The drive to Guruvayur (via Athirappilly) is estimated to take over 5 hours (178 km).
10:00 AM Athirappilly Falls Visit Arrive at Athirappilly Falls. Spend time enjoying the majestic view of the waterfall.
12:00 PM Group Lunch Break Coordinated group lunch near Athirappilly/Chalakudy.
01:30 PM Drive to Guruvayur Continue the drive to the spiritual city of Guruvayur.
04:30 PM Arrival & Check-in Check-in to your luxury group hotel in Guruvayur.
06:00 PM Guruvayur Darshan Visit the renowned Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple for Darshan (Note: Strict traditional dress code applies).
Night Stay Guruvayur.
Day 3: Guruvayur to Thekkady (Spices & Wildlife Reserve)
Time Activity Description
08:00 AM Temple & Sanctuary Visit After breakfast, check out. Visit the Anakkotta (Elephant Sanctuary) near Guruvayur.
10:00 AM Drive to Thekkady Start the long drive towards Thekkady (estimated 6 hours 20 minutes, 225-247 km). The Tempo Traveller’s comfort is vital for this long stretch.
04:00 PM Arrival & Check-in Arrive in Thekkady (Kumily) and check-in to your luxury plantation resort (Hills & Hues, The Elephant Court, or Forest Canopy are highly rated luxury group options).
05:30 PM Spice Plantation Tour Take a guided walk through a local Spice Plantation.
07:30 PM Evening Activity Enjoy a traditional Kathakali or Kalaripayattu cultural show.
Night Stay Thekkady.
Day 4: Thekkady to Madurai (Return)
Time Activity Description
07:30 AM Periyar Lake Boating (Optional) Experience an early morning boating trip on Periyar Lake for wildlife viewing (pre-booking essential).
09:30 AM Breakfast & Check-out Return to the hotel for breakfast and check-out.
11:00 AM Return Journey Start your comfortable return journey to Madurai (estimated 3 hours, 140 km).
03:00 PM Arrival in Madurai Drop-off at your desired location in Madurai, concluding your 4-day luxury road trip.
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