Manjolai Hills – It Is Fully Bounded By The Tea Estates

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Manjolai is a hill station, located in Tirunelveli District of Tamilnadu State of India. This place is famous for its tea plantations, amongst which the Bombay Burma Tea Estate is the most prominent. Due to its scenic beauty, this place is compared with Udhagamandalam (Ooty). Other important tourist spots near Manjolai are the Kakkachi and Nalumukku.

Manjolai Hills is a lovely hill station tucked away deep in the magnificent Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghats. The hills rise to a height of 1000-1500 meters and are covered here with tranquil tea gardens. Manjolai Hills is above the Manimuthar Dam and the picturesque Manimuthar Waterfalls and is 57 kms from Tirunelveli.

Manjolai Hills is famed for its lovely weather, which is such a blessing after the searing heat of the plains. It is also known for its awesome scenic beauty and the serenity of its surroundings. Head to Manjolai Hills and savor the peace and quiet and enjoy some great views. You could trek into the forest and spot some wild animals. It’s definitely a must-visit destination of you want to recharge and refresh your city-weary batteries!

The area around Manjolai hills comprises tea plantation, Upper Kodiayar Dam, a view point named Kuthiravetti and small settlements. One can spot three tea estates within the Manjolai area. Manjolai Tea Estate falls within the vicinity of Manimutharu town in the Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu.

A trip to Manjolai is worth the visit. There are many small waterfalls amidst lush greenery all the way to the top. The place has not been, however disturbed by mankind and the birds with their cries and chirps welcome all visitors to the place. Manjolai is also called the ‘poor man’s Ooty’. This place is a hill station above the Manimuthar Dam.

On the route to Manjolai, you will be mesmerized by the greenery and nature’s stunning work. Atop Manjolai, you can come across few private tea and coffee plantations.

Trekkers can have good time trekking amidst of thick plantations. You should also visit the Manimuthar Falls. A dam was built across the fall and it is named as “Manimuthar Dam”. One can also catch the breathtaking view from the windy view point called “Kuthiravetti”. It is essential to get permission from forest department while travelling in private vehicles. Government buses are also available to reach this lovely hillock.

By Air

The nearest airport from Tirunelveli is Tuticorin airport that is located at a distance of 28 kilometers from the downtown Tirunelveli & Madurai Airport is around 150 Kms away. Tuticorin airport sees very less flights but Trivandrum airport that is around 150 kilometers in Kerala has regular flights for various cities in India as well as South and West Asia.

By Train

The Tirunelveli Junction railway station is an extremely busy and important railway junction in Tamilnadu. It connects Tirunelveli to all the major cities in India and Tamilnadu such as Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Trichy, Thanjore and Kanyakumari. Various express and super fast trains pass through Tirunelveli.

By Bus

Tirunelveli is well connected by road. The city is located on the National Highway no. 7. It is well connected to all the major cities of Peninsular India by National as well as state highways. The nearest major city is Tirunelveli, which is a two hour’s drive and 57 kms. away from Manjolai Estate.

There are buses from Tirunelveli, Ambasamudram and Manimuthar.  Local taxies are available and these operators will have the necessary passes and permits. The place is accessible from Ambasamudram which is 50 kms. away and Nagercoil.