Meghamalai, it is also called as High Way Mountains. This mountain range located in the Western Ghat in the Theni district near Kumily, in the state of Tamil Nadu. Meghamalai is commonly popular for its lush green scenic landscapes, enchanting waterfalls across and the pleasant weather thanks to the altitude of about 1500 metres above the sea level. Meghamalai attracts the tourists all around the year for its beauty and pleasant weather.
Meghamalai impress any age group and any type of travellers. Getting there is easy peasy thing, Frequency of Air, Rail and road are well connected. The connecting point would be Theni Madurai Cumbum or Dindigul. Driving up the hill is the most interesting part of anyone’s trip, most scenic, most romantic, most mesmerising drive. Guess what the drive up the hill has almost 18 hairpins bends 😊and when you reach at the top you will realize why its named Meghamalai, you will feel the real cloud nine. Not just me after your visit to this place anyone would start writing about the experience.
Meghamalai offers unparalleled experience to connect with nature and not connected to many things travellers expects like limited stay options, no star hotels probably only Govt Cottages but few Private pricey hotels, no fancy dining options, no fuel stations, limited ATM’s and be prepared for just the basics amenities and limited comforts.
The drive though the traces of Chinnamannur village post the check post by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, witness the gushing tea gardens, cardamon plantations. Take a nature walk once you are there to your near by area to experience the local life. Below are my top things suggestions for your trip;
- Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
- Meghamalai Falls
- Visit Vellamalai
- Suruli Falls
- Maharajamettu View Point
- Murugan Temple
- Mangala Devi Temple
- Coffe, Tea and Cardamom and Cinnamon Estates
- Manalar Dam
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