Hill & highway routeNH85 via Theni & Kumily

Madurai to Thekkady Periyar Tiger Reserve Tempo Traveller Rental

Private Madurai to Thekkady Periyar Tiger Reserve tour in a 9 to 26 seater Tempo Traveller or Force Urbania, with a hill-certified chauffeur and Fastag toll clearance.

Approx. distance one way140 km

Est. driving time3.5 Hours

Toll plazas3 approx.

Starting fare₹25 / km

Scenic Highway & Hill Route NH85 via Theni & Kumily

Madurai to Thekkady Periyar Tiger Reserve Tempo Traveller Rental

Distance140 KM

Est. Drive Time3.5 Hours

Highway Tolls3 Toll Gates

Suggested Van16-Seater Deluxe / Force Urbania 13

Route Topography & Departure Strategy

Recommended Departure Timing:

06:00 AM

Ghat & Vehicle Suitability Rule:

The Theni to Kumily climb runs through the Cardamom Hills on a continuously curving road. Kerala entry permit and green tax are cleared at the Kumily checkpost.

Curated Itinerary Breakdown

06:00 AMStep 1

Doorstep pickup

Pickup in Madurai and west on NH85 through Usilampatti.

07:30 AMStep 2

Theni

Breakfast at Theni at the foot of the Cardamom Hills.

09:00 AMStep 3

Kumily border

The climb to Kumily, with the Kerala entry permit and green tax cleared at the checkpost.

10:00 AMStep 4

Thekkady check-in

Check-in near Thekkady, then the boat jetty ticket counter for the Periyar lake safari.

11:30 AMStep 5

Lake boat safari

The reservoir cruise past the drowned forest, the reserve’s most reliable spot for elephant and sambar sightings.

03:30 PMStep 6

Spice plantation

A working cardamom, pepper and vanilla plantation walk at Kumily.

Day 2Step 7

Return drop

Bamboo rafting or the nature walk in the morning, then the descent to Madurai.

Key Trip Highlights

Periyar lake boat safari through the reserve Cardamom Hills climb from Theni to Kumily Spice plantation walk at Kumily Kerala permit and green tax handled at the border

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Round Trip Distance:~280 km (NH85 via Theni & Kumily)

Min. Daily Threshold (1 Day):300 km min (300 km/day)

Per Km Vehicle Rate:₹22 / km

Night Driver Allowance (1 Night):₹600 (₹600/night)

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The Theni to Kumily climb runs through the Cardamom Hills on a continuously curving road. Kerala entry permit and green tax are cleared at the Kumily checkpost.

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