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Is Tourist allowed in Megamalai?
Megamalai is a Tea Estate despite all of us thinking of it as a tourist place. However, we can enjoy the nature, weather, waterfalls, mountain view and dams available in and around the place.
Is Megamalai open for tourists now?
FAQ’s on Megamalai Tourism: Yes it is opened for tourists.
How do I get to megamalai?
Meghamalai is 489 kms from Bangalore and 559 kms from Chennai. Nearest town to Meghamalai is Chinnamanur 25km away, Chinnamanur is well connect by buses from Madurai, Chennai and Bangalore. From Chinnamanur, Meghamalai can be reached via local buses which leave in the morning at 4:30AM, 6AM and 10AM.
Which district is megamalai?
Theni District
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What are the best places to visit in Megamalai?
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.
Why Manalar dam is the best place to visit in Meghamalai?
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.
How to reach Megamalai?
If you’re driving to Megamalai then look for ‘Highwavys Dam’ in Google maps. Note : There’s a checkpost in the foothills of Megamalai which closes before 6 P.M and no one is allowed after. For the purpose of Megamalai Tourism & Tourist’s convenience, There are several accommodation facilities available in Megamalai.
Is it safe to visit Megamalai falls?
The perennial falls ‘Suruli’ gathers the water from Megamalai, So you can visit the falls which is little away from Megamalai. How safe is Megamalai? Wild animals like Elephants are often spotted in the roads of Megamalai and if you’re trying to do stupid things on the road then Megamalai is not a safe bet for you.