Second-highest peak in the Western Ghats, walked through eight hills of shola and grassland. Book before you travel, not on arrival.
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Meesapulimala, planned for you
Day-by-day timings, the route, what each part costs, where to sleep and eat, and a checklist. One PDF that works offline: print it, or send it to everyone going.
- Day 1 Meesapulimala: the trek
- TravelBase: Munnar, 25 km
- PermitPermits and entry
- On the trailMedium trek to 2,640 m₹2,500
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The route
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On the map
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The climb
How to reach the start
Bus to Munnar, then the forest development agency's own jeep to Rhodo Valley. There is no independent access.
Step 3 of 6Next: Permits↓Permits and rules
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Step 4 of 6Next: Gear↓What to carry
What it costs
Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 6 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.
Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Munnar is extra.
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Questions people ask
How hard is the Meesapulimala trek?
Medium grade. It takes 2 days and climbs to about 2,640 m. Second-highest peak in the Western Ghats, walked through eight hills of shola and grassland. Book before you travel, not on arrival.
Do I need a permit for Meesapulimala?
Bookable only through the Kerala forest development agency. Independent entry is not permitted and people are turned away.
How do I reach the Meesapulimala trek?
Bus to Munnar, then the forest development agency's own jeep to Rhodo Valley. There is no independent access. Base: Munnar, 25 km.
What is the best season for Meesapulimala?
Sep–Mar.
How much does the Meesapulimala trek cost?
From about ₹2,500 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.
What should I carry?
Warm layer — it drops near zero at the camp. Everything else is provided.
Guides for Meesapulimala
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Costs are indicative ballparks for doing it yourself and change with season and demand. Always check live fares, rates and opening rules before you book. Trip Under is not a travel agency: we don't sell packages or bookings, we take no commission, and we link to maps and official sites, never to booking sites. Every guide is free; our only paid products are optional downloadable trip plans and itineraries. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; see credits.
By Gokul · Updated 6 October 2026 · Photo: Niyas8001 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Sivakumar1605 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Jaseem Hamza · CC BY 3.0 · source
