Distance : 552 km
Estimated Time : 11 hours
Chennai to meghamalai is a very popular route for tourists.Meghamalai is filled with lush green plantations that produce? tea, coffee, cinnamon and cardamom. A walk though these plantations will fill your lungs with the fresh aroma of these crops.
"Often known as the “High Wavy Mountains”, Meghamalai is a petit yet beautiful place located in the Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu."
Nestled between the evergreen forest this place is filled with the fresh aroma of cardamom, cinnamon and pepper. The lush green tea plantations will give you an opportunity to sip fresh piping tea and enjoy a lazy stroll amidst nature replete with flora and fauna. At an elevation of 1500 meters, this place is a perfect getaway to beat the heat and enjoy some peaceful time relaxing amidst nature.Spread over a prolific area of 600 square km, Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is the place where you will discover the hidden wildlife in the dense forests of Meghamalai. The place is surrounded by bushy trees and the picturesque beauty will leave you enchanted. A serene lake flows in the sanctuary where a lot of birds and animals can be spotted either quenching their thirst or taking a dip. Besides the wildlife sanctuary,Meghamalai Falls,. Vellamalai and various other dams are worth a visit.
Taxi from Chennai to Meghamalai is readily available at CabBazar.
Best time to visit
October to March is the best time to visit meghamalai. With a hot and dry climate for most of the year, meghamalai is best visited during the winter season. The town is known for its ancient temples and other architectural and religious masterpieces and receives a generous crowd of people throughout the year. meghamalai is the most fascinating and welcoming during the months between October and March which coincides with its winter season.
Route Information
Chennai to Meghamalai by car is well connected through Chennai - Theni highway / Chennai - Villupuram - Trichy - Kanyakumari road / Grand Southern Trunk road and is very convenient and comfortable ride. Chennai to Meghamalai distance is 552 Km and is 11 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are:
Ramapuram - Famous for Arasamaram Temple
Mahabalipuram - intricately carved temples and rock-cut caves
Neyveli - A fertile land with beautiful landscape make this unique town a must visit.
Puducherry - Also known as White Town, is dotted with charming mustard- yellow colonial structures with Bougainvillaea laden walls.
Perambalur - Rajankudi Fort,National Fossil Wood Park etc.
Tiruchirappalli - Will enthralls you with its temples and churches
Dindigul - Land of Rocks and Tannery
Kodaikanal - Granite cliffs, forested valleys, lakes, waterfalls and grassy hills
Theni - luscious patches of greenery and gushing waterfalls
Chinnamanur - Shri Sivagami Amman Kovil Temple
You can plan to include them in your itinerary. With CabBazar, you can customize the itinerary as per your choice and enjoy the trip to fullest.
Tourist Attractions
Meghamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Meghamalai Falls
Vaigai Dam
Vellimalai
Suruli Falls
Sathuragiri Hills
Camping
Jungle Safari
Taxi Options
Being an Aggregator, CabBazar provides you enormous car options for your Chennai to Meghamalai taxi booking. You can mention your specific preference, if any, while raising a taxi booking request. Our partnered taxi services providers have various cars available with them for Chennai to Meghamalai taxi service. At high level, we classify taxi in below four categories :
Chennai to Meghamalai Taxi Prices
Vehicle Type | Model | Capacity | Per Km Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Wagon-R, Indica or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| Sedan | Dzire, Etios or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| SUV | Xylo, Ertiga or similar | 6 seater | Rs. 12.5 |
| Assured Innova | Innova, Innova Crysta | 6 seater | Rs. 13.5 |
Taxi Fare
CabBazar is committed to keep the pricing as simple and clear as possible. So, we provide one price for your Chennai to Meghamalai taxi which covers a specified maximum kilometer and maximum days. So, you know upfront how much taxi is going to cost you and plan your budget well.
The prices are dynamic and transparent and give a win-win deal for both you and our partnered taxi services providers. You can choose car as per your preference.
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