Manjolai is 57 km away from Tirunelveli at an elevation of 1162 sq. metre. There are many tea plantations in and around this place. Bombay Burma Tea estate is famous one in this area. About 4000 people are working in these tea plantations.
Manjolai is noteworthy for the climate, scenery and calm atmosphere. On the way to Manjolai from Manimuthar there is a very beautiful place called Dasan Pool (the locals here pronounce this as “Tarzan Pool” :)- ) with plenty of fresh water, greens and fine climate. Though I did not get any chance to visit this pool, have heard very good reviews of the same. I will be posting more pictures on Dasan pool in the future.
We travelled as a group of 16 people from our family and I should appreciate the whole gangs enthusiasm for adventure, having said this I should also mention that the trip is difficult and dangerous ride to be made on a small or big bus.
Lunch for us was arranged at a local hotel, the cook was malayali and the preparation was as well like malayali food – but it was great taste and a treat for the trip we made.We did buy our own fresh water fish before we started our trip and left the same with the hotel – who had the same prepared for our lunch.
Below is the top slip view from Manjolai hill station
It is said that Krishnappa Nayakkar of Nayak dynasty had commissioned some famous sculptors from Vijayanagaram and they have left behind a wonderful collection of sculptures that tell us tales of heroic love and tragedy.
Many rare intricately carved sculptures made of granite stone are fine exhibits of architectural skill.
This temple is dedicated to Lord Venkatachalapathy with his consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi on either side. 
Kodayar are surrounded by dense forests with valuable trees and wildlife constituting elephants, monkeys, porcupine, snakes, wild boars, deer and many birds. Over 42 species of tropical trees are found here.
Manjolai is noteworthy for the climate, scenery and calm atmosphere. On the way to Manjolai from Manimuthar there is a very beautiful place called Dasan Pool (the locals here pronounce this as “Tarzan Pool” :)- ) with plenty of fresh water, greens and fine climate. Though I did not get any chance to visit this pool, have heard very good reviews of the same. I will be posting more pictures on Dasan pool in the future.
We travelled as a group of 16 people from our family and I should appreciate the whole gangs enthusiasm for adventure, having said this I should also mention that the trip is difficult and dangerous ride to be made on a small or big bus.
Lunch for us was arranged at a local hotel, the cook was malayali and the preparation was as well like malayali food – but it was great taste and a treat for the trip we made.We did buy our own fresh water fish before we started our trip and left the same with the hotel – who had the same prepared for our lunch.
Below is the top slip view from Manjolai hill station