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Megamalai Trip

Megamalai

In Megamalai, there are few deluxe, medium to budget accommodation options for staying and exploring the nearby areas. With cool and nice weather for sightseeing, the best time to visit Megamalai is from October to May. When there is a risk of landslides and road blockages, stop visiting Megamali in the monsoon.

In the local Tamil language, it is also known as 'Paccha Kumachi,' meaning 'Green Peaks.' During the British era, the town was called High Wavys. Later on, as the peak is still shrouded with clouds, locals name it Megamalai. Megamalai is the best place to visit if you are looking for a peaceful and tranquil weekend from the hustle-bustle of city life.

This little hill station, situated at an altitude of 1,500 m, is a spot of natural beauty dotted with cardamom plantations and tea estates. It is a great getaway to beat the heat and relax in the middle of nature for a quiet period. Some of the top places in Megamalai to visit are the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Highwavy Dam, Megamalai Viewpoint, Manalar Dam, Suruli Falls, Iravangalar Dam, and Maharaja Mettu. For nature walks, its long winding roads through lush green tea plantations are fine. In addition, Meghamalai offers its tourists many opportunities, including trekking, mountain walks, bird watching, and spotting wildlife.

Vellimalai forms the centre of the Meghamalai Mountain range, with an elevation of 1650 m above sea level. A popular sight here is silver-lined clouds softly resting on green hilltops. This area is also the home of the Vaigai river. A beautiful view of the entire range of Varusanadu Hills is also offered by the hill range. The Highwavys Farms, Ananda Plantations, Ponsiva Plantations, and Feildmede Estate are a few large private tea and coffee plantations in and around Meghamalai, which offer plenty of scope for leisure walks.

The nearest airport, which is about 137 km from Megamalai Bus Station, is Madurai Airport. It has direct flights from Chennai, Bengaluru, and New Delhi. The closest railway station is Madurai Railway Station, which is 126 km from Megamalai. It has well-connected trains from all of India's major cities. You can enter Megamalai from here by bus or hire a taxi to get to Megamalai. Megamalai is well connected to Theni and Chinnamanur (4.30 AM, 6 AM, & 10 AM) by a couple of buses.

The nearest major bus station is Theni Bus Stand, with decent bus connexions to Madurai, Palani, Dindigul, Thiruchirappalli, Kumuli, Bangalore, Coimbatore, and Chennai. Because of the pathetic road conditions, it is still easier to ride by SUV.

Megamalai Tourism

Highwavy Dam : Highwavy Dam is an artificial dam situated in Megamalai at a distance of 1 km from Megamalai Bus Station. As part of the Madurai Tour Packages, it is one of the popular touristic places to visit in Megamalai. There are six dams in the tiny hill town of Meghamalai, along with countless waterfalls that are year-round waterfalls. The most famous ones are Iravangalar Dam, Manalar Dam, and Highway Dam. The Highwavy Dam, surrounded by tea and coffee plantations, is a nice place to visit with your friends and family. In the year 1978 CE, the Highwavys Dam was built. Its capacity is 2.4 million m3 of water. One of the best places in Meghamalai to spend some time with your loved ones in solitude is the serene lake and the beckoning mountain ranges. One can observe the magnificent flow of water during the rainy season, which draws many visitors every year. Also, on either side of the road that leads to the dam, the scenic mountains-cuddled will make visitors fall for this spot.

Manalar Dam : Manalar Dam is an artificial dam situated in Megamalai, 4 km away from Megamalai Bus Station. As part of the Madurai Tour Packages, it is one of the popular touristic places to visit in Megamalai.

The tiny hill town of Meghamalai has 6 dams, along with countless perennial waterfalls. The most famous ones are Iravangalar Dam, Manalar Dam, and Highway Dam. The Manalar Dam is surrounded by tea plantations, a relaxing place to spend some time in peace in the midst of mother nature.

The Manalar Dam was constructed across the Suruli River, also referred to as the Manalar River, in 1978 CE. Its capacity is 13.5 million m3 of water. Among the best locations in Meghamalai are the serene lake and the beckoning mountain ranges. One can observe the magnificent flow of water that draws many visitors every year during the rainy season. The dam provides a view of the Cumbum ravines and the villages in the Theni district from the bird's eye. In addition, for portraits and pre-wedding photoshoots, it is also an ideal location.

In the catchment area of the dam, boating facilities are accessible and are managed by the state government.

Megamalai Viewpoint is a picturesque spot in Megamalai, Tamilnadu, situated 11 km from Megamalai Bus Station. It is one of Megamalai 's finest and most beautiful places to visit.

This stunning point of view, surrounded by blissful nature and green cover, will make you awestruck. If you are looking for an adventurous experience, then you have to visit the Megamalai viewpoint. You can also do things such as camp firing and, with proper instruction, spend a memorable night with your loved ones.

To reach the place, tourists need to make a short trek. From the viewpoint, one gets spectacular views of the surrounding fields, lakes, vast tea gardens and mountains filled with mist. Since there are no stores, it is important to bring a large amount of snacks, water, first aid kits, etc.

Meghamalai Hills

Megamalai Backwaters : Iravangalar Dam is a man-made reservoir located in Iravangalar village near Megamalai, 18 km away from the Megamalai Bus Stop. It is one of Tamil Nadu 's scenic dams and one of the popular Megamalai tourist spots.

The tiny hill town of Meghamalai has 6 dams, along with countless perennial waterfalls. The most famous ones are Suruli Theertham, Iravangalar Dam, Manalar Dam, and Highway Dam. The Iravangalar Dam is surrounded by tea plantations and misty hills, a great place to spend some time in solitude in the midst of mother nature.

The Iravangalar Dam, an undiscovered eco-paradise, is a must-visit tourist spot on your next trip to Tamilnadu. The serene lake and the lovely picturesque surroundings shrouded by mist draw a lot of visitors every year. The Tamilnadu electricity board manages the dam. It is a great weekend getaway to relax and get drenched in the beauty of the lush green valleys and mist in the relaxing air.

Chinna Suruli Falls is a picturesque waterfall situated in the village of Kombai Thozhu near Theni, at a distance of 3 km from Kombai Thozu, 44 km from Theni and 69 km from Megamalai. It is one of the beautiful waterfalls in the Theni district and one of the top places to visit as part of the Megamalai Tour Packages, situated between Megamalai and Theni.

Chinna Suruli Falls is situated in the foothills of the Meghamalai range amid dense green forests. As it originates in the Megamalai Hills, it is also referred to as Cloudland Falls. Chinna means smaller or younger in the local language, so it's called the younger Suruli Falls in a sense and is different from Suruli Falls, which is located near Cumbum town.

Megamalai Sanctuary for Wildlife :

Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a conservation reserve situated in Megamalai in Tamil Nadu, 3 km from Megamalai Bus Station. It is one of Tamilnadu's most famous sanctuaries and one of the top places in Megmalai to visit.

The Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary occupies an area of about 63,000 hectares and is a refuge for lovers of wildlife and nature. Since this wildlife sanctuary is situated on the border of Tamilnadu and Kerala, it serves as the Periyar Tiger Reserve buffer zone in Kerala. For wildlife enthusiasts and lovers of nature, the sanctuary is a refuge. There are so many species of flora and fauna, from shrubs and evergreen forests to a variety of mammals, birds , and reptiles.

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Megamalai Sightseeing

Morning pickup from Theni Bus stand at 06:00 AM. After Refreshment at Theni. Then proceed towards Meghamalai. On the way to visit Chinna Suruli Falls. Meghamalai View Point . Highways Lake Highways Dam. Then proceed towards Theni. Overnight stay at Hotel – Theni.

Day 2 - Theni sightseeing.

After fresh up and Breakfast @ hotel. Check out from the Hotel. Then proceed to visit Suruli falls. Visiting 1008 Sivalinga temple and Grape Garden. Then proceed towards Veerapandi River and Veerapandi Gowmariamman Temple. Finally drop @ Theni Bus stand.