Backwaters

#1 of 8 Places to Visit in Meghamalai

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. .....

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Backwaters

#2 of 8 Places to Visit in Meghamalai

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 .....

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Nature

#3 of 8 Places to Visit in Meghamalai

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

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Backwaters

#4 of 8 Places to Visit in Meghamalai

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.

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Waterfall

#5 of 8 Places to Visit in Meghamalai

At a distance of 3 km from Kombai Thozu, 44 km from Theni, 69 km from Megamalai, Chinna Suruli Falls is a picturesque waterfall located at Kombai Thozhu village near Theni. Situated in between Megamalai and Theni, it is one of the beautiful waterfalls near Madurai, and among the top Meghamalai places to visit.

Chinna Suruli Falls is located amidst thick green forests at the foothills of the Meghamalai range. It is also known as Cloudland Falls as it originates in the Megamalai Hills. In the local language, Chinna means small or younger, so in a sense, it is called the younger Suruli Falls and is different from Suruli Falls which is situated near Cumbum town.

The waterfall cascades down from a height of about 190 feet and is two-tiered falls. During peak season, the resounding cascades amidst the silver-lined clouds invite a huge number .....

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Wildlife

#6 of 8 Places to Visit in Meghamalai

At a distance of 3 km from Megamalai Bus Station, Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected reserve situated at Megamalai in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the popular places of wildlife in Tamilnadu, and among the top Meghamalai tourist places.

Covers an area of around 63,000 hectares, Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a haven for wildlife and nature lovers. As this wildlife sanctuary is located at the border of Tamilnadu and Kerala, hence it acts as the buffer zone for Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala. The sanctuary is a haven for wildlife buffs and nature lovers. From shrub and evergreen forest to a range of mammals, birds, and reptiles, it dwells so many species of flora and fauna. Proposals have been made to transform the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary in the Theni district into a tiger reserve. It is one of the must include places in Meghamalai packages.

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Nature

#7 of 8 Places to Visit in Meghamalai

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

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Heritage | Pilgrimage | City

#8 of 8 Places to Visit in Meghamalai

At a distance of 114 km from Kodaikanal, 136 km from Trichy, 169 km from Thanjavur, 170 km from Rameswaram, 209 km from Coimbatore, and 464 km from Chennai, Madurai is the third-largest city in Tamilnadu. It is one of the most famous places of pilgrimage in Tamilnadu, and among the must-visit places as part of Madurai packages.

Situated on the banks of the River Vaigai, the city is very well known for Madurai Meenakshi Temple, among the most famous places to visit in Madurai. Often referred to as Athens of the East, Madhurai is the oldest continually inhabited city in the Indian peninsula with a history dating back to the Sangam period of the pre-Christian era. It has been inhabited since at least the 3rd century BCE. It is considered the cultural capital of Tamilnadu.

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Distance (From Meghamalai): 126 Kms
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Most Asked Questions on Meghamalai


  • What is the best season to visit Meghamalai?

    Winter and Summer season from October to May is the best time to visit Meghamalai when the weather is cool and pleasant for sightseeing. Avoid visiting Megamali in monsoon as there is a chance of landslides and road blockages.

  • How many days are required to visit Meghamalai?

    Meghamalai takes atleast 1-2 days to visit the most important attractions. Meghamalai can be visited along with near by wonderful destinations like Madurai, Kodaikanal, Thekkady and Munnar by adding few additional days to your trip.

  • What is the budget required to visit Meghamalai?

    Budget of Meghamalai trip depends on the trip duration and category of hotel you choose for your stay along with the kind of vehicle you prefer. Meghamalai tour packages offered by Trawell.in start from as low as INR 5800 per person for a 2D/1N trip and from INR 8500 per person for 3D/2N vacation.

  • What are some must visit places & things to do while visiting Meghamalai?

    Ensure to cover most important Places to visit in Meghamalai like Highwavy Dam, Manalar Dam, Megamalai Viewpoint, Iravangalar Dam, Chinna Suruli Falls, Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary and Maharaja Mettu.

  • What is famous in Meghamalai?

    Meghamalai is famous for its rich natural beauty speckled with tea estates and cardamom plantations.