Meesapulimala

Meesapulimala is the peak next south of the second highest peak (Manna Malai 2,659 metres (8,724 ft))[2] of the Western ghats on Idukki District and Theni District border. Its peak is 2,640 metres (8,661 ft) above sea level.[3][4] The name derives from its appearance from the southwest of a tiger with prominent whiskers ("Moustache"). It is located in between the Anaimalai Hills and Palani Hills near Suryanelli around 20km away from Munnar. Kolukkumalai tea estate, Top Station and Tipadamala (2135m) is also nearby.

Meesapulimala
Highest point
Elevation2,640 m (8,660 ft) [1]
Coordinates10°05′51″N 77°12′12″E 
Geography
Meesapulimala
Border of Devikulam taluk, Udumbanchola taluk, Idukki district, Kerala and Bodinayakanur taluk,tamilnadu [
Parent rangeWestern Ghats
Climbing
Easiest routeKochi --> Adimaly-->Munnar --> Meesapulimala

Treks to the peak via Rhodo Valley[5] (favourable for rhododendron flowers) can be organized through the Kerala Forest Development Corporation in Munnar.[6]

Meesapulimala trekking booking is limited[7] and the trekking path from Kolukkumalai to Meesapulimala is highly restricted.

There is a great chance of sighting wildlife including Nilgiri Thar, Sambar Deer, Wild Gaur, Wild Dogs and even the Sloth Bear. The duration totally depends on your physical fitness. It will take about 7 to 9 hours to complete the full route.

Citations
  1. U.S.Army Map Service (LU), Corps of Engineers "8661"(feet)
  2. toposheet "Dindigul, NC 43-8, Series U502" prepared by the Army Map Service (LU), Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, Washington marks "Manna Malai" below "8724"
  3. toposheet prepared by the Army Map Service (LU), Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, Washington shows an unnamed altitude of "8661", south of "8724" and "MANNA MALAI"
  4. KDHP Co. Pvt. Ltd. "Estates in High Range, Idukki District" Scale 1:63360 Map lists the following altitudes near the Theni (then Madurai) - Idukki border: south of Yellapatty - possibly "Kolukkumalai"(2103 M); un-named (2658 M); "Misappuli Malai" (2624 M); "Nagai Malai" (2334 M); "Thippada Malai"(2267 M); "Rasi Malai" (1996 M)
  5. "Meesapulimala Trekking Experience". Meesapulimala. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  6. "Rhodo Valley - Rhodo Mansion". Kerala Forest Development Corporation Ltd. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
  7. "Meesapulimala Trekking".
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