Meesapulimala | |
Elevation M: | 2640 |
Elevation Ref: | [1] |
Prominence M: | 2447 |
Range: | Western Ghats |
Map: | Kerala#India |
Location: | Meeshapulimala, Kerala |
Label Position: | left |
Coordinates: | 10.0974°N 77.2034°W |
Easiest Route: | Kochi --> Adimaly-->Munnar --> Meesapulimala |
Meesapulimala is an Indian peak, the next south of the second highest peak (Manna Malai 2659m (8,724feet))[2] of the Western Ghats on the border of Idukki district, Kerala state. Its peak is 2640m (8,660feet) above sea level.[3] [4] The name derives from its appearance from the grass with prominent whiskers (meesa - mustache; pul - grass; mala - hill/mountain). It is located in between the Anaimalai Hills and Palani Hills near Suryanelli around 20 km away from Munnar. The Kolukkumalai tea estate, Top Station and Tipadamala (2135 m) is also nearby.
Treks to the peak via Rhodo Valley[5] (favourable for rhododendron flowers) can be organized through the Kerala Forest Development Corporation in Munnar.[6] The trekking path from Kolukkumalai to Meesapulimala is highly restricted.
Wildlife including the Nilgiri tahr, sambar deer, wild gaur, wild dogs and even the sloth bear.