Tourist Attraction
Tourist Attraction in & around Bodinayakanur
Kurangani Top Station
Kurangani is situated in the Western Ghats at an attitude of 400 ft.-6500 ft. It is Promoted as a new tourism model – endogenous spices tourism. Kolukkumalai is the highest tea estate in the world . It is situated in precipitous ledge atop kurangani The entire Kurangani Region is storehouse of rich biodiversity. Nearest airport is Madurai which is 106 away from Kurangani. Kurangani is 16 Kms from Bodinayakanur.
Distance: 18.6 km
Direction via google map
Best Time to Visit: Summer
Bodi Mettu
The picturesque hill town of Bodi Mettu is located in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district. It is located at a height of around 4500 feet above sea level on the Western Ghats’ slopes.
Hundreds of tourists visit this lovely tourist destination each year to relax in the tranquillity of this hill town. The vegetation and wildlife of Bodi Mettu are abundant.
Here, several uncommon bird and animal species have been spotted. It is located on the route from Theni to Bodinayakanur and is 43 kilometres away.
Distance: 26.6 km
Direction via google map
Best Time to Visit: Winter Season
Munnar
Munnar rises as three mountain streams merge - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1,600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. One of the most sought after honeymoon destinations in Kerala, Munnar is replete with resorts and lodging facilities that fit a wide rage of budgets. Sprawling tea plantations, picturesque towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once in every twelve years, will bloom next in 2030. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2,695 m.
Distance: 69.9 km
Direction via google map
Best Time to Visit: October-May
Echo Point Munnar
Echo Point in Munnar is a popular tourist spot among the picturesque Nilgiri Hills. It lies on the banks of a serene lake and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding hills and evergreen forest cover.
Munnar Echo Point also provides a lush green surrounding for family picnics. It is known for echoing your voices from the nearby mountains. Visit it on a silent and misty morning, and check it for yourself. Many other tourist attractions are located close to Echo Point, making it a must-visit place during your trip to Munnar.
Distance: 87 km
Direction via google map
Best Time to Visit: Summer
Anayirangal Dam Munnar
Anayirangal Dam located at Munnar is now a major destination in the Kerala Hydel tourism program. Munnar has a plethora of lake and dams, but Anayirangal Dam stands out and deserves a special place in your itinerary. Tourists who adore charming view of nature will love the beauty of Anayirangal Dam. Listening to the flowing water singing the adagio music with the cool breeze will astound you.
Anayirangal Dam is excellent for taking pictures and videos as this destination offers a photogenic nature!. The silence lingering throughout the expanse of the location reflects the serenity of the land. The panoramic view of the landscape can be imbibed best through your eyes.
Distance: 39.7 km
Direction via google map
Best Time to Visit: Summer
Meghamalai
Meghamalai, located in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats, is the type of secret paradise you encounter in books, replete with thrilling trek routes, magnificent scenery, and a great opportunity to unwind amid nature.
The Highways Mountain, also known as Meghamalai locally, is an undulating topography of peaks located in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district that is part of the Varusanadu Range of the Western Ghats.
Meghamalai, which is 1,500 metres above sea level, was given the Tamil name “Pacha Komachi,” which translates to “Green Peaks,” since it is coated in the distinctive Sahyadri green.
Distance: 68.4 km
Direction via google map
Best Time to Visit: October-March