Meesapulimala, Mountain peak in the Western Ghats, Kerala, India

Meesapulimala is a peak in the Western Ghats, on the border of Idukki district, Kerala, rising to 2,640 metres. Its rounded, grass-covered mass is grooved by narrow, dark gullies radiating down the slopes, with a small pool lying in a hollow on the lower right flank. The upper slopes are treeless, with sparse shrubs in the foreground.

The region developed around tea plantations that shaped agricultural practices in Kerala's mountains during colonial times. These plantations influenced how the landscape was managed and used over generations.

Local guides share knowledge about native plant species and wildlife during treks through the area. Visitors gain insight into how people relate to the natural resources and rhythms of mountain life.

Visitors need permits from the Kerala Forest Department before arriving at the site. Overnight accommodations are available in options ranging from tent camping to dedicated lodges.

The name comes from Malayalam: meesa means moustache, puli means leopard and mala means hill, after the peak's look of a leopard with whiskers. Treks via Rhodo Valley, named for the Rhododendron arboreum that grows there, are run by the Kerala Forest Development Corporation; the route from Kolukkumalai is restricted.