The height of the hills in Manjolai is about 1,162 metres from sea level.
Private vehicle access to Manjolai Hills requires prior approval from the Forest Department. One can also use a government bus to get to this lovely hillside.
Manjolai is a lovely hill station, located in the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, in the Western Ghats of the Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. This hill station is famous for its tea estates and plantations. The height of the hills here is about 1,162 metres from sea level. Varieties of teas are grown on the estates. Manjolai is well known for its stunning beauty. So, if you are planning a small getaway for relaxation, this place is an ideal one. Let’s take a look at some famous travel destinations in Manjolai.
1. Some well-known tourist attractions in Manjolai include the Upper Kodaiyar Dam and a windy viewpoint called Kuthiravetti. This famous viewpoint is located after the Nalumukku and Ooth Estates. One can enjoy the beauty of the Papanasam Dam, Manimuthar Dam and Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve from this viewpoint.
2. The other nearby tourist spots are Kakkachi and Nalumukku. The road that runs through these estates provides a stunning and magnificent view of nature.
3. There is another attractive location named Dasan Pool, which is known for its abundance of freshwater, located on the way from Manimuthar to Manjolai. This is an ideal place for trekkers, as they can have a good time walking amidst the thick plantations.
Private vehicle access to Manjolai requires prior approval from the Forest Department. One can also use a government bus to get to this lovely hillside. Manjolai is a reserved forest, and because of that, there are no hotels or restaurants available. There are some small shops and tea stalls run by villagers in Nalumukku. The State Tourism Department offers lodging at the base of the Manjolai estate at a location called Singampatti Zamin. There is also a guest house in Kuthiraivetti that has to be booked in advance.
Manjolai Hills offer a display of emerald green tea gardens. The place offers breathtaking views, and will definitely help one feel relaxed and rejuvenated.
