What to expect
Bodi Mettu
Bodi Mettu is a mountain pass and viewpoint on the ghat road climbing from Bodinayakanur toward the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border and Munnar. Sitting at roughly 1,400 metres, it offers cool weather, forest scenery and sweeping valley views. It is a favoured stop for travellers and a summer retreat.
Practical guide
Plan Bodi Mettu
Typeheritage
Nearest baseBodinayakanur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseBodinayakanur
DistrictTheni
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
Bodi Mettu is a mountain pass and viewpoint on the ghat road climbing from Bodinayakanur toward the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border and Munnar. Sitting at roughly 1,400 metres, it offers cool weather, forest scenery and sweeping valley views. It is a favoured stop for travellers and a summer retreat.
Bodi Mettu is planned from Bodinayakanur, one of the travel bases in Theni district. Use Bodinayakanur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Bodi Mettu — at a glance
TimingsOpen access; best in daylight
Best timeOctober to March for clear valley views
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Bodi Mettu
About 15 km from Bodinayakanur on the Munnar road; nearest railway Bodinayakkanur or Theni; nearest airport Madurai (IXM), about 85 km.
A roadside stop on a winding ghat route; drive carefully in mist and combine it with the Bodi to Munnar drive.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Bodinayakanur or nearby in Theni, 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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Bodi Mettu — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Bodi Mettu?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Bodi Mettu?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open access; best in daylight. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Bodi Mettu?
Base yourself in Bodinayakanur or nearby in Theni, 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 Bodi Mettu?
About an hour.
What else is near Bodi Mettu?
Nearby you can pair Tiger Falls (4.8 km), Kurangani (7.4 km), Kolukkumalai (7.8 km), Bodinayakanur Palace (Lakshmi Vilasam) (9.5 km).
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- Bodi Mettu:sabareesh kkanan subramani · CC BY-SA 3.0