Meesapulimala Peak Trek

Trek to Meesapulimala via Rhodovalley

Your hike begins along a rugged jeep track that leads towards the mountain’s base before changing onto an ascending trail that gradually increases elevation, taking about 30 minutes to scale it all. Along this first ascent, you might witness rare Neelakurinji flowers – only seen every 12 years – while at its top, you can take in breathtaking views towards both Munnar and Suryanelli towns, as well as Meesapulimala mountain itself!

As soon as your ascent begins at the top, you will encounter narrow river waters that must be carefully navigated to reach Anayaironkal Lake. After approximately 20 minutes of hiking, you will get your first higher hill; from then on, the subsequent slopes gradually become less challenging before eventually leading you up to Meesapulimala Peak. Here awaits an enthralling panoramic view over both Tamil Nadu and Kerala border regions. Typically, the trek across Rhodovalley to Meesapulimala Peak takes two hours.

Silent Valley could provide an ideal alternative if you prefer something different as your starting point. Just 6 kilometers from Rhodovalley, its trails allow visitors to easily traverse the wooded trails of Sky Cottages, located within marshy terrain dotted with cascading waterfalls and sprawling grasslands, before connecting back with the Rhodovalley trail.

After reaching the peak, the return journey downhill is steep and elevated, passing through dense shola forests for approximately 40 minutes before arriving at Kollukumalai Tea Plantations–located at 6,675 feet–where jeep trails lead through tea estates towards Suryanelli town and can even complete its journey along similar routes as taken on your initial trek from Meesapulimala back towards Rhodovalley area.

Trek to Meesapulimala via Kurangini

For an even more challenging hike, start from Kurangini and follow its winding trail, which gradually rises until it reaches a summit. Expect strenuous walking without water sources on this journey. It should take about two hours to arrive at Esplanade, with one pine tree as an anchor point, an ideal place for rest before continuing along its gradual ascent through mountainous terrain with gradual slopes.

As you near the end of your journey, tnotesome hairpin bends winding in a loop, which will lead you to Kollukumalai Tea Estates. Stop along this stretch to take in breathtaking views of lush valleys, vast grasslands, and vibrant forest sholas —nly 1.5 kilometers away from a forest region. These tea estates provide fascinating day trips, including one dating back to British rule!

Once passing through the tea plantations, the trail widens into an easily traversed track suitable for jeeps and begins its steady ascent towards the shola forest, marking the end of an energetic mile leading to the summit.

Meesapulimala provides trekkers with an exciting two-route trek experience, from Rhodovalley’s floral-adorned trails and Kurangini’s challenging hairpin bends – guaranteeing an unforgettable journey for every visitor who visits this destination.