Bodimettu provides a glimpse of the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border.
The journey allows for convenient stops at scenic viewpoints, offering a firsthand experience of the picturesque mountain road.
Bodimettu, situated in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu, is renowned as a primary region for cultivating cardamom. Located 10 km from Poopara, along National Highway 85 en route to Bodinayakkanur, Bodimettu is connected to Bodi town by a 19 km hill road (NH 85) featuring 17 hairpin bends. It is an ideal picnic spot, providing stunning mountain views and a pleasant hill station climate. Recent developments focus on promoting this location to tourists visiting Munnar, Chinnakanal, and nearby hill and tea gardens. In recent years, new hotels and homestays have come up to accommodate visitors.
Exploring Bodimettu lets one enjoy the beauty of its natural landscape, and also provides a glimpse of the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border, featuring captivating scenery. Whether travelling by car or bike, the journey allows for convenient stops at scenic viewpoints, offering a firsthand experience of the picturesque mountain road.
Bodimettu also offers boating experiences with paddle boats, pedal boats, and power boats, each available at a charge of Rs 300 per hour. Additionally, there are delightful restaurants to cater to your culinary preferences. Visitors can witness and enjoy all these attractions in a single day, making it an unmissable tourist spot.
According to the 2011 India Census, the population of Bodimettu Hill was recorded at 733, with 390 males and 343 females. Bodimettu, a favoured tourist destination, draws hundreds of visitors annually seeking tranquillity in this hill station. With abundant flora and fauna, Bodimettu provides a rich natural environment.
Some of the popular tourist attractions near Bodimettu You Must Visit Are:
Top Station View Point
Top Station
Bodi Hill
Bodimettu View Point
Kolukkumalai tiger face rock
Kella Chokkaiya Temple
Kolukkumalai Off-Road Drive End Point
Neela Kurinji View Point
How To Travel To Bodinayakanur?
Madurai Airport witnesses approximately 24 daily flights, with SpiceJet, Air India, and Sri Lankan Airlines being the prominent carriers serving this airport.
Bodinayakanur is conveniently accessible by road, surrounded by Allinagaram (9.84 km), Kambam (20.06 km), and Idukki (23.57 km). These locations offer ideal spots for individuals planning a short weekend break.
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