Meesapulimala
Peak in India
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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 the peak's resemblance to a leopard with whiskers (meesa - mustache; puli - leopard; 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] |
| Coordinates | 10°05′51″N 77°12′12″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.
