3 Nights / 4 Days Luxury Itinerary: Madurai – Valparai – Athirappilly – Guruvayur – Thekkady – Madurai
Night Stays: Night 1: Valparai Night 2: Guruvayur Night 3: Thekkady
Day 1: Madurai to Valparai (Tea Plantations & Hills)
Morning Drive: Madurai to Valparai 240 km / ~5.5 – 6 hours
08:00 AM Check-out from your Madurai hotel. If time permits, an early morning visit to the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple (external view) before starting your journey.
09:00 AM Begin your scenic drive in your luxury sedan towards the hill station of Valparai. Enjoy the comfort of your ride.
03:00 PM Arrive in Valparai, often referred to as a “nature lover’s paradise.” Check-in to your luxury resort/cottage.
Afternoon Valparai Sightseeing
04:30 PM Visit the Balaji Temple, which offers serene views of the surrounding tea estates.
06:00 PM Enjoy the beautiful tea gardens and the Loam’s Viewpoint or Sholayar Dam viewpoint for sunset (depending on time). Relax for the evening.
Day 2: Valparai – Athirappilly – Guruvayur (Waterfalls & Temple)
Morning Drive: Valparai to Athirappilly 80 km / ~2.5 – 3 hours (Forest Road)
07:00 AM After an early breakfast, check out and embark on the magnificent forest drive from Valparai to Athirappilly, passing through the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary. Keep an eye out for wildlife, especially the endangered Lion-tailed Macaque and Great Indian Hornbill.
10:00 AM Arrive at Athirappilly Falls, famously known as the “Niagara of India.” Spend time enjoying the majestic view of the falls.
Lunch Athirappilly Area
01:00 PM Drive to Guruvayur. 110 km / ~3.5 – 4 hours
04:30 PM Arrive in Guruvayur, the spiritual heart of Kerala. Check-in to your luxury hotel.
Evening Guruvayur Temple Visit
06:00 PM Visit the renowned Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple for Darshan (Note: Strict dress code applies, and only Hindus are permitted inside the main temple premises).
Day 3: Guruvayur to Thekkady (Spices & Wildlife Reserve)
Morning Drive: Guruvayur to Thekkady 247 km / ~6 – 6.5 hours
08:00 AM After breakfast, if you prefer, you can visit the Anakotta (Elephant Sanctuary) near Guruvayur.
09:30 AM Start the long, beautiful drive towards Thekkady, the hub of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
04:00 PM Arrive in Thekkady (Kumily). Check-in to your plantation or resort stay.
Afternoon Thekkady Activities
05:30 PM Take a guided walk through a local Spice Plantation, where you can learn about the cultivation of cardamom, pepper, vanilla, and various spices.
Evening Enjoy a traditional Kathakali (classical dance) or Kalaripayattu (martial arts) cultural show.
Day 4: Thekkady to Madurai (Return)
Morning Periyar Wildlife & Final Drive 140 km / ~3.5 – 4 hours
07:30 AM Experience the highlight of Thekkady with an early morning boating trip on Periyar Lake inside the Sanctuary (optional, pre-booking recommended) for a chance to spot wild animals like elephants and gaur at the water’s edge.
09:30 AM Return to the hotel for breakfast and check-out.
11:00 AM Start your return journey to Madurai. The sedan will ensure a comfortable drive back to your final drop-off location (airport/railway station/hotel).
03:00 PM Arrive in Madurai, concluding your 4-day South India luxury road trip.
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