Day 1: Theni – Megamalai – Thekkady (Night Stay: Thekkady)
Time Activity Travel Notes
Morning Pickup from Theni & Drive to Megamalai Foothills. The Thenicalltaxi 45-seater bus will pick up the group. The bus will stop at the base of the ghats (e.g., Manalar Dam Checkpost) due to size restrictions. Approx. 2 hours drive.
Late Morning Megamalai Sightseeing. The group will transfer to pre-booked smaller local vehicles (Tempo Travellers or multiple 4x4s, NOT the main Thenicalltaxi bus) to ascend the ghats for sightseeing. *Crucial Transfer:* The 45-seater bus CANNOT be used in Megamalai. Plan for a 3-4 hour duration for the local sightseeing transfer.
Afternoon Lunch & Proceed to Thekkady/Kumily. Re-board the main Thenicalltaxi bus for the journey to Thekkady. Approx. 4 - 4.5 hours drive. The road via Cumbum is the recommended route for the bus.
Evening Check-in to Group Hotel & Spice Plantation Tour. Check in to accommodation suitable for a group of this size. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Night Get a good night's rest. The safe journey provided by Thenicalltaxi is vital for managing this demanding tour. Dinner (Optional).
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Day 2: Thekkady – Idukki – Munnar (Night Stay: Munnar)
Time Activity Travel Notes
Morning Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary Activity. Opt for an early morning group boat ride on Periyar Lake. Pre-booking group tickets is mandatory. The Thenicalltaxi bus will drop the group at the closest accessible point.
Late Morning Drive to Munnar via Idukki. Check out and begin the ascent. The comfort of the spacious Thenicalltaxi bus makes the long climb manageable. Approx. 3.5 - 4 hours drive to Munnar (factoring in the bus speed).
Afternoon Idukki Dam View & Photo Stop. Stop at a bus-accessible area to view the Arch Dam. The main highway drive is well-suited for the Thenicalltaxi bus. Short stop for the group.
Late Afternoon Munnar Check-in & Scenic Drive. Check into your group hotel. Enjoy a drive through the accessible sections of the tea estates. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Evening Relax. Your Thenicalltaxi driver will confirm the access points for tomorrow, as some local Munnar roads may be tight for a 45-seater. Dinner (Optional).
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Day 3: Munnar – Vagamon (Night Stay: Vagamon)
Time Activity Travel Notes
Morning Munnar Sightseeing (Bus Restricted). The Thenicalltaxi bus can cover the main arterial roads. Transfer to smaller vehicles is highly likely for spots like Echo Point, Kundala Lake, and for Eravikulam National Park access. Group coordination and local transport logistics are key here.
Late Morning Eravikulam National Park (Rajamalai). The bus will drop the group at the entrance. Note: Travel inside is via park-run buses only. Plan for the logistics of 45 people entering the park.
Afternoon Drive to Vagamon. Check out and begin the extensive journey to Vagamon. The long hours on the road necessitate the luxury seating of the Thenicalltaxi bus. Approx. 4 hours drive from Munnar to Vagamon.
Evening Vagamon Meadows (Mottakunnu) & Pine Forest. Check into your resort. The Thenicalltaxi bus can generally access Vagamon town and main roads, but parking requires coordination. Overnight stay in Vagamon.
Night Enjoy a peaceful evening, having successfully managed another day of complex group travel coordinated by Rengha Holidays and Thenicalltaxi. Dinner (Optional).
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Day 4: Vagamon – Kodaikanal – Theni Drop (Tour Ends)
Time Activity Travel Notes
Morning Vagamon Local Sightseeing. Quick visits to main points accessible by the large Thenicalltaxi bus. Quick check-out and board.
Late Morning Long Drive to Kodaikanal. Depart Vagamon for the final major drive of the tour. Approx. 6 - 7 hours drive (extended time for bus travel).
Afternoon Kodaikanal Drop & Lunch. The 45-seater bus is generally NOT allowed on the Kodaikanal Ghat road or the town center. The Thenicalltaxi bus will stop at the foothills (e.g., Vathalagundu) or a designated stop on the main highway. The group must transfer to local Tempo Travellers/Mini-buses for the final ascent and quick sightseeing. *Extreme Transfer:* This is a non-negotiable transfer point due to bus restrictions.
Late Afternoon Drive back to Theni. Re-board the main Thenicalltaxi bus for the final leg back to the plains. Approx. 2.5 - 3 hours drive from the foot of the Kodai Ghat to Theni.
Evening Drop-off at Theni. You will be dropped off at your location, concluding your demanding 3N/4D large group tour with Rengha Holidays and Luxury Travels and Thenicalltaxi. Tour ends.