crowd of people
People flock to cool places like Ooty Kodaikanal for tourism this summer. But it is very crowded due to large number of people gathering there.
A place not to be missed
In this case, people are looking for places where there are no crowds and a little bit of natural beauty. Kokkumalaya in Theni district is one of the places that people should not miss.
Travel to Kolukkumalai
Even in Munnar, a region of Kerala bordering Tamil Nadu, the cold weather is currently prevailing in the Kokkumalaya region.
Although this tourist spot is a part of Tamil Nadu, it cannot be directly reached from Tamil Nadu, that is, we can reach this place only through Suryanelli in Kerala. For this we have to go to Suryanelli, which is 12 kilometers from Podi Mat, and then from there we can travel to Kolukkumalai.
Jeep can carry up to six people
There is no doubt that the sunrise will be our main attraction at Kollukku Hill. That means we have to stay at Surya Nellie area and from there take a morning zip to Kolukkumalai. Private vehicles are not allowed here, up to six people are allowed to travel in jeeps organized by the forest department.
Department of Tourism
Jeep rental is Rs 2000 out of which Rs 300 is taken as entry fee to the areas. The remaining Rs 1700 is also given to the jeep drivers. If you want to go to Kokkumala, first go to the registration office of the Idukki District Tourism Department and fill in the application form given there including your name and address.
Must make reservation
A total of 120 jeeps are said to be plying to Kolukkumalai per day. The total distance of 12 kilometers from Suryanelli area to Kolokumalai is bad and no private vehicles are allowed. Those who want to see the sunrise here should go between 4 and 5 am. If you want to stay there and explore Kokkumalai, it is necessary to book the tent camps there.
Cold weather
In the meantime, permission is given to trek up the Fat Hill. Also the places like Kurangani, Munnar, Top Station, Podimetu are very pleasant to see. Apart from this, the highlight here is to climb the Singaparai and watch the sunrise. These areas are currently enjoying a nice cool weather around 16 degrees to 18 degrees.
A place similar to Ooty Kodaikanal
As it is located at the highest point in Kolokumalai, the entrance fee for this is up to 900 rupees compared to other areas. This tourist destination has been similar to Ooty Kodaikanal. So it is significant that people continue to show interest in visiting this place.
