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Dindigul to Theni, Kurangani Trip

Theni tourist attractions

Megamlai Hills: Located in the Western Ghats, Meghamalai Hills is 70 km away from Theni. The area is rich in wildlife and natural vegetation. For bird watchers, this is a common location. To conserve biodiversity, the Tamil Nadu government has proposed a wildlife sanctuary here. The High Wavy Mountains are also known as the Meghamalai Hills. It offers a lovely view of the surrounding areas. It is also the birthplace of the Falls of Meghamalai and the Falls of Suruli.

Suruli Falls : The Suruli Falls are famous for the 18 caves that depict 18th century Indian rock-cut architecture. This waterfall lies approximately 47 km from Theni. The water gathers into a pool and then plummets about 40 ft again. The place from which the Suruli Falls originate is Meghamalai. The beauty of this fall is sung by the Tamil poet Ilango Adigal in the epic, Silappathikaram.

A centre of herbs with medicinal properties is the field close to the fall. The Suruli Velappar Temple stands about half a kilometre away from the waterfall. The summer festival is celebrated each year by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Department at Suruli Falls. It is flooded by visitors from various parts of India during the monsoon season. Changing rooms are built, and visitors have showers installed.

Best places to visit in Theni 

Kailasanathar Temple: The Temple Cave of Kailasanathar is located near Suruli Falls. The Cave of the Temple stands at an altitude of 800 m above sea level. There is a natural spring in the temple that is believed to have healing properties. A Dargah named after the 17th century Muslim Saint Abubacker Masthan is in the vicinity of the temple cave. Devotees take pots of milk to this temple on Saturdays.

Kumbakkarai Falls : The Kumbakkarai Fall originated in the Kodaikanal Hills of the Western Ghats. It lies in a location named Kumbakkarai, 9 km from the small town of Periyakulam. It is approximately 24 km from Theni. In a natural set-up where the chirping of birds welcomes tourists, the waterfall is located. Two stages constitute the Kumbakkarai Decline. Water plumages from a height of 400 m are collected in the enormous rock alcoves named after wild animals.

Near the collapse is a statue of Lord Murugan. In the fall, tourists love to take a swim. To lead you to the fall, it is advisable to take support from a local individual as the rock recesses are a little risky to tread on. Kumbakkarai Falls can be visited at any time of year but it gushes out with maximum force during the monsoon season.

Balasubramanya Temple : An significant temple in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu is the Balasubramanya Temple at Periyakulam in the Theni district. This temple was built by the powerful Chola king, Rajendra Chola. Lord Murugan is dedicated to this temple. There is a six-headed Lord Murugan with his consort, the primary deity of the temple. This idol was pierced from the underground by Lord Murugan. The most visited temple in Tamil Nadu is the Balasubramanya Temple. It is deemed to be 200 years of age. The temple lies on the banks of the Varaha river. Legend has it that King Rajendra Chola once accidentally killed a pig when he suckled his young ones. The great Chola ruler later saw Lord Murugan feeding the starving piglets. The King, moved by this divine event, ordered the building of this temple. In the shrine, this tale is beautifully engraved. A visit to the Temple of Balasubramanya is considered equal to a Kasi pilgrimage.

As it originates in the Meghamali Hills, the Chinna Suruli Fall is also named by the name of Cloudland Falls. This water fall is located near the village of Kombaithozhu and is about 54 km from Theni.

Mavoothu Temple : Around 93 km from Theni and 78 km from Anipatti, Mavoothu is located. The place is famous for the Temple of Velappar, which stands on Varushanad Hill. Lord Vinayaka is devoted to the Temple. In this temple that was built by the Kandamanur Zamindaar, there is a shrine of the Saptakannikas. Inside the temple, there is a spring. This spring's water is believed to have the ability to heal illnesses and ailments. In Tamil, Mavoothu refers to "spring of the Mango Grove." The place receives heavy precipitation, and this rainwater collects around the many mango trees that the place has. Consequently, it received its name.

Kurangani Hill Station 

For hiking and nature walks, including the 12 km walk from Kurangani village to Top Station via the central village, the Kurangani Hills near Bodinayakkanur in Theni district are suitable. Those who visit Munnar in Kerala can also walk through the thick woods and plain grasslands on the trekking path.

Hikes start 35 km from Munnar and enter the Theni district of Top Station. The nearby Munnar Hills and Kolukkumalai Hills are the highest tea plantation in the world at an altitude of close to 8,000 feet (2,400 m). There were shot the films Alagar Samiyin Kuthurai, Myna and Kumki. The source of the Kottakudi River that serves Bodinayakanur's drinking water needs is the Samabalaru Falls.

There is a population of 200 people and 50 houses in the central village. In Top Station, Bodinayakanur and Munnar, lodging is available. In the central village, along with two cottages.

How to Reach Kurangani

BY AIR: Madurai, 101 km from Kurangani, is the nearest airport.

BY ROAD: For Kurangani, taxi and bus services are available from Madurai or any other nearby town or area. The 16-km uphill drive to Kurangani from Bodinayakanur

BY TRAIN: The nearest station is Bodinayakkanur, located 16 km from Kurangani (construction in process).

15 km of road linking Kurangani to Bodinayakanurur. Buses, jeeps and cars from Bodinayakanur are available.

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Theni Sightseeing Day 2 - Kurangani Sightseeing