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Town in Tamil Nadu, India
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Valparai is a hill station in the Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. It is 104 km from Coimbatore and 64 km from Pollachi, 110 km from Ernakulam (Cochin) via Athirapalli, Vazhachal, Malakkarapa. There is a Kerala-Tamilnadu Border checkpost near Uppar Sholayar Dam.
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It is near to the entrance of the Sholayar range is a place of great scenic beauty. Here, the water plunges from a height of nearly 80 feet before joining the Chalakudi river. This picturesque spot is adjacent to dense green forest, and is a part of Chalakudi River, 50 km from Valparai towards Chalakudi, Kerala.
Balaji temple is owned by the Peria Karamalai tea Industries. Situated in Karamalai. Very famous beautiful temple. Situated at a distance of 10 km from Valparai.
Chinnakalar is a geographically important place. It is the second highest rain fall area in India. Always found wet and misty. A greenish dense forest with tall majestic trees all along the road to Chinnakalar a pleasure to enjoy. There is a falls in Chinnakallar which sounds like a roaring lion. It is 15 km from Valparai.
Chitti Vinayagar Temple is owned by Jayshree tea Industries, Sholayar. The temple is in a beautiful garden environment, 5 km away from Valparai town.
It's a part of Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park. Hence, it's a restricted area and one needs prior permission from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department to visit this place. Visitors has to obtain permission from Chief Wildlife Warden, Chennai to enter the Grass Hills. Grass hills is a picturesque spot located in the Valparai hills range, at a height of approx: 2400 m asl, with cool climate getting cooler at night, a part of Indira Gandhi Wild Life Sanctuary. Right now all efforts are being undertaken by the government to preserve the flora and fauna of this location. Nilgiri Thar is native of this place apart from elephants, Indian Gaur, Bear, Nilgiri Langurs, and a wide variety of birds including Hornbills.
This is a beautiful place to visit. Prior permission from the forest department is necessary to visit this place. While visiting the dam, it is also worth visiting Kadamparai PSHE power station in a tunnel complex by getting permission from TNEB.
Lot of miracles happened by Vellankanni Matha. Fesitival takes place every year during September 8th. New church was built in the year 2003. A place to enjoy spiritual peaceful environment. Many people visit this Church daily. Situated at a distance of 10 km from Valparai.
A beautiful view point from where you can see Aliyar Dam, the surrounding mountains of western Ghats and the Pollachi town. This is situated in 9th hairpin bend towards Valparai from Pollachi.
Monkey Falls is located at the 29th KM junction on the Pollachi-Valparai road. An entry fee of ₹30 per head must be paid at the check post along Aaliyar - Monkey Falls route.
A beautiful viewpoint near the Sangiliroad in Valparai. One must walk for about 1 km inside the tea estate to reach this view point.
This dam is built for multi-purpose project such as irrigation, Hydro electricity production. Dam is situated in a wonderful location covered by a dense forest. There is a waterfalls near by the dam which resembles the Cascade. Situated at a distance of 15 km from Valparai.
This is also a beautiful view point. Near by Sangiliroad near Valparai.
It is the second deepest dam of Asia, 20 km from Valparai. An active tourist spot found always busy. A beautiful place to visit.
From here you can see Upper Aliyar reservoir. But, make sure you park the vehicle away from the narrow road and walk back to this point to view the scenery.
2-star hotel with 42 rooms. restaurant & bar attached.
This bed & breakfast offers ensuite double and twin bedrooms. All rooms have television and well stocked hospitality trays. Three of the ensuite rooms are on the ground floor.
various facilities like 24-hour security, daily housekeeping, power backup, lift, free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
The homestay is 5 minutes from town by vehicle.
A beautiful tea estate with in-house food facility. Natural local cuisine available. Night safari and jeep drives on request.
Restaurant attached.
By bus
The following are the bus routes to Valparai with timings:
By train
Pollachi Junction is the nearest railway station - approximately 65 km. Another railway station near to Valparai is Chalakudy Railwaystation. Which is 109 kms away.
By car
Taxis are the viable option, especially if you are planning to get off now and then, take pictures and enjoy the scenery.
By bike
Bike trips will be quite adventurous. It is the best way to go through small estate roads.
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