Mannavanur, is a farming village of 1437 households in Mannavanor Panchayat, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu, India, 35 kilometres west from Kodaikanal It is 7 kilometres by road from Kumbur village and 9 kilometres from Kilanavayal village. Altitude is 1,880 metres. This area is bestowed with rich avian fauna. Many birds can be seen flying freely. It is also said that few of wild animals can be also be spotted once in awhile here. The place is also known for its 165 species of butterflies, 15 types of dabchicks, Bison, sambar, barking deer, Nilgiri langur, Nilgiri tahr and jungle cats are sighted here. Undeniably the most serene place that you can visit on Kodaikanal tour, Mannavanur is nothing less than a nature’s paradise. Mannavanur village, which is around 34 km away from Kodaikanal. Mannavanur is an ideal place if you love nature; here you relax in the midst of its rejuvenating beauty and peaceful surroundings. Tourists are required to get permission from the Forest Department to trek in the forest areas. Please contact : Government of Tamil Nadu, Tourist Office, Annasalai, Kodaikanal, PH; 04542- 241675. A trekking map is available from them.
Mannavanur Village – Kodaikanal
