Meghamalai - High Wavy Mountains
There is a long-pending proposal
with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department to establish
the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary on 600 km2 of forest in the
division. Priority tasks in the sanctuary should be the control of poaching and
the use of pesticides, the elimination of ganja (Cannabis sativa) and
the cultivation and scientific management of watersheds. The Megamalai Wildlife
Sanctuary can be an excellent buffer to the Periyar Tiger Reserve and Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary
and can immensely strengthen conservation in the southern Western Ghats, the
range of hills south of the Palakkad Gap.
Highwavys is a view point that will
afford a wonderful view of the entire mountains range of Varusanadu
Hills. There few large private tea, spices and coffee plantations all around,
notable include The Highwavys Estates owned by The Woodbriar Group, Ananda
Plantations, Ponsiva Plantations and Feildmede Estate have the largest holdings
of plantations in Meghamalai, an artificial lake and plenty of scope for making
leisurely walks. Kardana Coffee Estate is situated in the High Wavy Mountains
at
Six
dams on the hill and originating place of Suruli Theertham (Suruli falls
near Cumbum town) are popular attractions for
tourists. From Manalar dam, one can view the deep Cumbum Valley
and the villages of Theni district. The Department of Tourism has
planned to introduce boat or ferry service to enable tourists to enjoy the
pristine beauty of the hill
