Meesapulimala is an Indian peak, the next south of the second highest peak (Manna Malai 2,659 metres (8,724 ft))[2] of the Western Ghats on the border of Idukki district, Kerala state. Its peak is 2,640 metres (8,661 ft) 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.
| Meesapulimala | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,640 m (8,660 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 2,447 m (8,028 ft) |
| Coordinates | 10°05′51″N 77°12′12″E / 10.097403°N 77.203417°E |
| Geography | |
  Meesapulimala Meeshapulimala, Kerala  Meesapulimala Meesapulimala (India) | |
| Parent range | Western Ghats |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Kochi --> Adimaly-->Munnar --> Meesapulimala |
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.
Citations
edit- ^ U.S.Army Map Service (LU), Corps of Engineers "8661"(feet)
- ^ toposheet "Dindigul, NC 43-8, Series U502" prepared by the Army Map Service (LU), Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, Washington marks "Manna Malai" below "8724"
- ^ toposheet prepared by the Army Map Service (LU), Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, Washington shows an unnamed altitude of "8661", south of "8724" and "MANNA MALAI"
- ^ KDHP Co. Pvt. Ltd. "Estates in High Range, Idukki District" Scale 1:63360 Map lists the following altitudes near the Theni (then Madurai) - Idukki border: south of Yellapatty - possibly "Kolukkumalai"(2103 M); un-named (2658 M); "Misappuli Malai" (2624 M); "Nagai Malai" (2334 M); "Thippada Malai"(2267 M); "Rasi Malai" (1996 M)
- ^ "Meesapulimala Trekking Experience". Meesapulimala. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- ^ "Rhodo Valley - Rhodo Mansion". Kerala Forest Development Corporation Ltd. Retrieved 2 November 2017.
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