Treks · Munnar, Kerala
Meesapulimala Summit Trek
Sunrise from the top of the Western Ghats
- Duration
- 3 days
- Experience
- Treks
- Destination
- South India
- Season
- Sep – May
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Highest point
- 8,661 ft (2,640 m)
- Distance
- 22 km
- Begins in
- Munnar
- Stay
- Boutique stays
- Activity level
- 3/5
- Group
- Small group · private from 2
The journey
Before anyone else led travellers here, we did. Meesapulimala — 'the mountain of the moustached tiger' — is South India's second-highest summit, a crest of rolling grassland where clouds pour through the valleys like slow rivers. You'll sleep at our Rhodo Valley camp beneath wild rhododendrons, rise in the dark, and stand on the roof of the Western Ghats as the sun lifts out of a sea of mist.
- Sunrise on South India's second-highest peak
- Rhodo Valley camp among wild rhododendrons
- Shola forests & montane grasslands — a living relic
- Views across the Western Ghats into Tamil Nadu
Day by day
- D1
Munnar → Silent Valley → Rhodo Valley camp
A short jeep ride to Silent Valley, then four hours on foot through tea, eucalyptus and pine. Campfire dinner as the stars come out.
- D2
Summit day: Meesapulimala (2,640 m)
Pre-dawn walk through rhododendron valleys, streams and shola forest to the summit for sunrise. Packed lunch on the ridges, back to camp by evening.
- D3
Rhodo Valley → Yellapatty
Four hours down through grassland and village paths to Yellapatty, where your vehicle waits.
Where you'll stay
Boutique stays. Hand-picked camps, lodges and boutique hotels, chosen for their setting and their welcome.
What's included
- Pickup & drop in Munnar (Kochi transfers on request)
- A-frame tents with 2-inch high-density mattresses
- All meals: campfire dinners, breakfasts & packed trail lunches
- Pontiac trek leader, local guides & porters
- All forest & trekking permits
- Boiled drinking water — no plastic bottles
- Sleeping bag — bring your own or hire on request
- Travel to Munnar / Kochi
- Kolukkumalai tea factory entry (optional)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Safety & good to know
- Each day begins with a briefing on the route, weather and what to carry.
- Local guides who know the terrain walk with you throughout.
- Permits and transfers are arranged before you arrive.
- This journey reaches high altitude — see what thin air does in our altitude explorer, and tell your trip planner about any health conditions.
- Your trip planner sends a packing list and preparation advice before you travel.
Questions
Can we take this journey privately?
Yes — on your dates, for your party alone, from two travellers. Your trip planner can adjust the pace, stays and route.
Are the dates fixed?
The dates shown are suggested start dates. Your trip planner confirms availability, or arranges a private departure.
How do we pay?
Once your journey is confirmed, your trip planner shares a secure payment link and the terms for your itinerary.
