Vellimalai, Theni (Dt)

Vellimalai, Theni (Dt):

          Vellimalai is a small village in Theni district which is located on middle of Megamalai forest region. 

The entrance of Vellimalai hills

          Majority of people only know about the Megamalai hill station. But only the native people of Theni district can identify this place when the word Vellimalai is spelled out.

Beauty of Vellimalai hills

              It is peak point of this region located on backdrop of Megamalai hill ranges. It is fully surrounded by the reserved dense forest and various wild animals. The people of Vellimalai also could be scary to get travel at the night times. 

Beauty of Vellimalai hills

            Vellimalai (Silver Mountain, 1,650 m) area is a heart of Meghamalai. Silver-lined clouds seem to rest gently on green hilltops and nestled somewhere in this region is the place where the river Vaigai originates.

Beauty of Vellimalai hills

This lovely place will give an opportunity to see wild animals and aesthetically and scientifically managed tea gardens.

Beauty of Vellimalai hills

Beauty of Vellimalai hills

To reach Vellimalai:

Theni - Kana Vilakku - Kandamanur - Kadamalaikundu - Megamalai Range office - Kumanan Thozhu - Aranmanai Pudur - Koraiothu - Manjanuthu Forest Check post - Arasadi (Around 85 kms).