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Penny Cuick Memorial

A memorial to Colonel John Pennycuick was unveiled at Lower Camp 8 Kms from Gudalur in Theni District.Further newly constructed bus terminal in Theni named after him in December 2013. Colonel John Pennycuick CSI(15 January 1841 – 9 March 1911) was a British Army engineer and civil servant who served as a member of the Madras Legislative Council.

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Megamalai Wilde Life

Megamalai is also called as ‘’Paccha Kumachi’’ which means green peak is at 1500 mts above sea level, altitude. During British period this was popularly called as High Wavy Mountain. Since the peak is covered with clouds always, locals call it as Megamalai At a distance of 3 km from Megamalai Bus Station, Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected reserve situated at Megamalai in Tamil Nadu.

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Veerapandi Gowmariamman temple

Gowmariamman temple, a 14 th Century Temple built by king Veerapandi of Pandya Dynasty is the famous temple here. It is believed that the king got back his lost sight after sincere and devoted prayer to Gowmariamman and Kanneeswara-mudaiyar.

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Vaigai dam

Vaigai Dam Built across the majestic River Vaigai near Andipatti, the dam with a height of 111 feet can store 71 feet of water. It is 7 km from Andipatti,25 kms from Theni This dam was established on January 21,1959 he Vaigai Dam, an engineering marvel located near Andipatti in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu, stands as a testament to modern irrigation and water management.

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Surulifalls

Suruli falls, is located 56 km from Theni and 10 km from Cumbum in the Theni District in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a 2 stage Cascading water fall. The Suruli River supplying the falls originates from the Meghamalai mountain range.

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Kuchanoor Sanneswarer Temple

There is a temple which is meant solely for Saneeswara Bhagawan situated at Kuchanoor. The Lord is seen in swayambhu (self-appeared) form, the name of the town being derived from Kubjan, one of Shani’s names (Kubjanoor).

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Megamalai Chinna Suruli

Cloud Land Falls Situted 54 kms from Theni near Kombaithozhu Village. These falls originate in the Megamalai. This is popularly known as Chinna Suruli. Located in the lap of wild, green forests, Chinna Suruli Falls is a picturesque destination to visit from Theni. It cascades all the way down from Meghamalai to form a pool of cool, sparkling water at the foothills of the mountain

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Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple

Mangala Devi Kannagi temple is a historic temple located in the Idukki district of Kerala bordering Tamil Nadu, about 7 km from Pazhiyankudi in Theni district and 15 km from Thekkady in Idukki district. Cheran Chenguttuvan, the king of ancient Tamilakam, had erected the temple for Kannagi around 2000 years back at Vannathiparai and called it ‘Kannagi Kottam’ or ‘Mangaladevi Kannagi temple’ and performed regular pujas.

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Kurangani Top Station

Kurangani is situated in the Western Ghats at an attitude of 400 ft.-6500 ft. It is Promoted as a new tourism model – endogenous spices tourism.Kolukkumalai is the highest tea estate in the world . It is situated in precipitous ledge atop kurangani The entire Kurangani Region is storehouse of rich biodiversity. Nearest airport is Madurai which is 106 away from Kurangani. Kurangani is 16 Kms from Bodinayakanur

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Kumbakarai falls

Kumbakkarai Falls are lesser known falls in the foothills of the Kodaikanal Hills. They are located at Theni district, 9 kilometers from Periyakulam.Get ready for a trek before you reach the waterfalls. It would be more than rewarding. Once you are there, let the beauty sink in and follow the course of water.

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Bodi Mettu

Bodi mettu is a locality in Theni district in the state of Tamil Nadu in India, near the border with Kerala. It is 10 km from Poopara on the way to Bodinayakkanur by the side of National Highway 85, which runs from Madurai to Kochi. Bodi Mettu is an idyllic hill station in Theni district of Tamil Nadu.

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Maligai Parai Karuppasamy Temple

Maligaiparai Karuppasamy Temple is located in Theni District, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a well-known temple dedicated to Karuppasamy, a popular folk deity worshipped in several parts of Tamil Nadu, particularly in rural areas. Karuppasamy is believed to be a guardian god who protects people from evil forces and is considered a powerful protector in Tamil folk traditions.