We recently visited Theni and Bodi on a 2 day trip.
Theni is pretty close to two hill stations: Kodaikkanal and Munnar. Since we had already visited these two hill stations, we wanted to explore Theni and Bodi only.
We stayed in "Green Royale " In Bodi, which is a good resort. They charge about 2300 for couple and 600 for additional member. (Breakfast is free). It has lot of open spaces and children play area. We have very good view of hills. Food is Ok, not excellent.
Places visited by us:
Kurangani Falls:
This was very close to the resort where we stayed. Almost like a private falls only. Since it was January middle, it was cold to take bath. But still we enjoyed taking bath as there was almost nobody.
We had hired a car from Dindigul itself for 2 days on Daily rental basis (1500 including driver bata plus Rs 6 per KM). The car went upto a particular point, after which we need to walk (Mini trekking) for a KM to reach the falls.
In fact we were told that there is one more falls above; but since we went with women (Wife and daughter) and not much people around, we did not want to take chance by going above.
There is no changing room out there; but we have some places (behind tree, etc) where we can change the dress
Kumbakkarai Falls:
This falls is in between Dindigul and Theni. We went to this falls on our return to Dindigul on the second day.
This is a famous falls and hence there was pretty good crowd being the Pongal holiday time. Ladies did not want to take bath in crowd, but I went in and enjoyed fully as the water was not too cold like Kurangani.
This is certainly a nice falls to take bath; if you go on a week day, there will not be much crowd and you can have a leisurely bath at the falls.
The road upto the falls is pretty good.
Beware: we need to walk atleast 1 Km to reach the falls. So it is better to not to take the elderly people along to the falls.
Suruli Falls
We did not visit this place as it was about 60 Km from the place where we stayed and was in a different direction. Also we already went to Kurangani and Kumbakkarai falls.
But we were told by all the people that this is the best falls in this District and it is the Kutralam falls for this District.
So, if you happen to visit Theni, please plan this falls also.
Bodi Mettu
This is a huge disappointment; Google and other search engines showed this as a Tourist spot near our place. So we went to this place, but there is nothing here. Not even a proper view point. We travelled 25 Km in the hills literally for nothing.
This place is enroute to Munnar. Going to Munnar is fine, but not to this place.
Other interests in Theni & Dinidugl District
There were few beautiful flower gardens. We visited two such Samanthi flower gardens and had a very wonderful time out there. We even recorded some Tik Tok out there with the flower gardens in the background.
There were some estates (Thoppu) which we visited with their permission while going and coming back and enjoyed them.
In Dindigul, we visited few Grape gardens; grapes had just begun to bloom and not in full swing, we still we enjoyed those places.
Final recommendation:
Please visit Theni/ Bodi District, when you happen to go to either Munnar or Kodaikkanal. Kumbakkarai falls and Suruli falls are the two worthy places to visit. If you are lucky and if you travel in car in the road, you can spot the flower gardens and stop by.
However please do not plan Theni/ Bodi alone as a separate trip as we will not have much to enjoy !
Theni is pretty close to two hill stations: Kodaikkanal and Munnar. Since we had already visited these two hill stations, we wanted to explore Theni and Bodi only.
We stayed in "Green Royale " In Bodi, which is a good resort. They charge about 2300 for couple and 600 for additional member. (Breakfast is free). It has lot of open spaces and children play area. We have very good view of hills. Food is Ok, not excellent.
Places visited by us:
Kurangani Falls:
This was very close to the resort where we stayed. Almost like a private falls only. Since it was January middle, it was cold to take bath. But still we enjoyed taking bath as there was almost nobody.
We had hired a car from Dindigul itself for 2 days on Daily rental basis (1500 including driver bata plus Rs 6 per KM). The car went upto a particular point, after which we need to walk (Mini trekking) for a KM to reach the falls.
In fact we were told that there is one more falls above; but since we went with women (Wife and daughter) and not much people around, we did not want to take chance by going above.
There is no changing room out there; but we have some places (behind tree, etc) where we can change the dress
Kumbakkarai Falls:
This falls is in between Dindigul and Theni. We went to this falls on our return to Dindigul on the second day.
This is a famous falls and hence there was pretty good crowd being the Pongal holiday time. Ladies did not want to take bath in crowd, but I went in and enjoyed fully as the water was not too cold like Kurangani.
This is certainly a nice falls to take bath; if you go on a week day, there will not be much crowd and you can have a leisurely bath at the falls.
The road upto the falls is pretty good.
Beware: we need to walk atleast 1 Km to reach the falls. So it is better to not to take the elderly people along to the falls.
Suruli Falls
We did not visit this place as it was about 60 Km from the place where we stayed and was in a different direction. Also we already went to Kurangani and Kumbakkarai falls.
But we were told by all the people that this is the best falls in this District and it is the Kutralam falls for this District.
So, if you happen to visit Theni, please plan this falls also.
Bodi Mettu
This is a huge disappointment; Google and other search engines showed this as a Tourist spot near our place. So we went to this place, but there is nothing here. Not even a proper view point. We travelled 25 Km in the hills literally for nothing.
This place is enroute to Munnar. Going to Munnar is fine, but not to this place.
Other interests in Theni & Dinidugl District
There were few beautiful flower gardens. We visited two such Samanthi flower gardens and had a very wonderful time out there. We even recorded some Tik Tok out there with the flower gardens in the background.
There were some estates (Thoppu) which we visited with their permission while going and coming back and enjoyed them.
In Dindigul, we visited few Grape gardens; grapes had just begun to bloom and not in full swing, we still we enjoyed those places.
Final recommendation:
Please visit Theni/ Bodi District, when you happen to go to either Munnar or Kodaikkanal. Kumbakkarai falls and Suruli falls are the two worthy places to visit. If you are lucky and if you travel in car in the road, you can spot the flower gardens and stop by.
However please do not plan Theni/ Bodi alone as a separate trip as we will not have much to enjoy !
