MEGHAMALAI LEISURE TOUR (FROM MADURAI)

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ITINERARY SUMMARY

Trip Starting Point: Madurai City

Mode of Travel: Car (or Cab)

Trip Duration: 2 Days

Ideal Start Time: 7 AM (Day 1) & 9 AM (Day 2)

Total Places Visited: 5

Day 1 Attractions | Day 2 Attractions

DAY 1 : TRAVEL TO MEGHAMALAI & SIGHTSEEING

Travel from Madurai to Meghamalai

Nature & Scenic

At a distance of 11 km from Megamalai Bus Station, Megamalai Viewpoint is the picturesque spot located in Megamalai, Tamilnadu. It is one of the best and scenic places to visit in Megamalai.

Surrounded by blissful nature and green cover, this breathtaking viewpoint will make you awestruck. If you are looking out for an adventurous experience, then the Megamalai viewpoint is a must-visit place for you. Also, one can do activities like camp firing and spend a memorable night with your loved ones with proper guidance.

Tourists need to do a short trek to reach out to the spot. From the viewpoint, one will get stunning views of surrounding plains, lakes, vast tea gardens & mist-covered mountains. As there are no shops one must carry an essential amount of snacks, water, first-aid kit, etc.

Timings: 6 AM - 5 PM

Entry: Free

Lake & Backwaters

At a distance 1 km from Megamalai Bus Station, Highwavy Dam is an artificial dam situated in Megamalai. It is one of the tourist places in Meghamalai.

The small hill town of Meghamalai boasts 6 dams along with countless waterfalls which are round-the-year waterfalls. Iravangalar Dam, Manalar Dam, and Highway Dam are the most popular ones that one can visit as part of Meghamalai holiday packages. Surrounded by tea and coffee plantations, the Highwavy Dam is a peaceful place to visit with your family and friends.

The Highwavys dam was built in the year 1978 CE. Its water capacity is 2.4 million m3. The serene lake and the beckoning mountains ranges are among the best places in Meghamalai to spend some time in solitude with your loved ones. During the rainy season, one can witness the majestic flow of water that attracts many tourists every year. .....

Lake & Backwaters

At a distance 4 km from Megamalai Bus Station, Manalar Dam is an artificial dam situated in Megamalai. It is one of the famous tourist places to visit in Megamalai as part of the Madurai Tour Packages.

The small hill town of Meghamalai boasts of 6 dams along with countless waterfalls which are perennial. Iravangalar Dam, Manalar Dam, and Highway Dam are the most popular ones. Surrounded by tea plantations, the Manalar Dam is a peaceful place to spend some time in solitude amidst mother nature.

The Manalar Dam was built in the year 1978 CE across Suruli River, also known as the Manalar River. Its water capacity is 13.5 million m3. The serene lake and the beckoning mountains ranges are among the best places in Meghamalai. During the rainy season, one can witness the majestic flow of water that attracts several tourists every year. The dam offers the bird's eye view of the Cumbum ravines and the villages in the Theni district. Besides, it is also an ideal place for photographs .....

Overnight Stay in Meghamalai

DAY 2 : MEGHAMALAI SIGHTSEEING & TRAVEL TO MADURAI

Resume Meghamalai Sightseeing

Nature & Scenic

At a distance of 1 km from Iravangalar Dam and 17 km from Meghamalai Bus Stop, Maharaja Mettu is a popular vantage point in Megamalai. Located at Vennial Tea Estate, it is one of the must-visit places in Megamalai as part of Megamalai Packages.

Maharaja Mettu offers a wonderful view of the entire mountain range of Varusanadu Hills, lush tea plantations & Cumbum Valley. From the viewpoint, one would be amazed to see endless greenery complimented well by the rocky mountains.

The route to the vantage point kept meandering through the tea estates. From the road, one needs to cover about 400 m to reach the viewpoint. The spot is maintained by Tamil Nadu Forest Department, y so one needs to pay the entry fee to enter the viewpoint. View of the plains interspersed with clouds and mist was spellbinding from the point. If you are lucky enough, you may spot some wild elephants in the surrounding jungle.

Timings: 8 AM - 5 PM

Entry: Rs. 10 for Person

Lake & Backwaters

At a distance of 18 km from Megamalai Bus Stop, Iravangalar Dam is a man-made reservoir situated at Iravangalar village near Megamalai. It is one of the scenic dams in Tamil Nadu and among the famous Megamalai tourist places.

The small hill town of Meghamalai boasts of 6 dams along with countless waterfalls which are perennial. Suruli Theertham, Iravangalar Dam, Manalar Dam, and Highway Dam are the most popular ones. Surrounded by tea plantations and misty hills, the Iravangalar Dam is a perfect place to spend some time in solitude amidst mother nature.

An undiscovered eco-paradise, Iravangalar Dam is a must-visit tourist spot on your next trip to Tamilnadu. The serene lake and the mist-covered lovely picturesque environs attract a lot of tourists every year. The dam is maintained by the Tamilnadu electricity board. It is a perfect weekend getaway to chill in the soothing climate and to get drenched in the beauty of the lush green valleys and mist.

Timings: 6 AM - 5 .....

Travel from Meghamalai to Madurai