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Melagiri Hills
A forested hill range and protected elephant corridor that straddles the Dharmapuri-Krishnagiri-Karnataka borders; the Dharmapuri-side reserve forest is known for wildlife and trekking.
Practical guide
Plan Melagiri Hills
Typewildlife
Nearest basePennagaram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree; a reserve-forest permit is needed for interior areas and trekking
Nearest town/basePennagaram
DistrictDharmapuri
Place typewildlife
Time neededAbout an hour.
A forested hill range and protected elephant corridor that straddles the Dharmapuri-Krishnagiri-Karnataka borders; the Dharmapuri-side reserve forest is known for wildlife and trekking.
Melagiri Hills is planned from Pennagaram, one of the travel bases in Dharmapuri district. Use Pennagaram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Melagiri Hills — at a glance
TimingsDaylight only; forest tracks close at dusk
Best timeOctober to February; avoid peak monsoon when tracks flood
Entry: Free; a reserve-forest permit is needed for interior areas and trekking
Getting there: Reached via Anchetty or Aiyur from the Pennagaram side; nearest railhead Dharmapuri; nearest airport Bengaluru ~110 km or Salem SXV
Enter only with forest-department permission and avoid the wildlife-active dusk hours in this elephant corridor
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Pennagaram or nearby in Dharmapuri, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Melagiri Hills — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Melagiri Hills?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Melagiri Hills?
Entry: Free; a reserve-forest permit is needed for interior areas and trekking. Timings: Daylight only; forest tracks close at dusk. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Melagiri Hills?
Base yourself in Pennagaram or nearby in Dharmapuri, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Melagiri Hills?
About an hour.
What else is near Melagiri Hills?
Nearby you can pair Hogenakkal Falls (11.4 km), Hanuman Theertham (11.8 km), Subramania Siva Memorial (25.3 km), Palacode (29.0 km).
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