Location: Valparai
Top Things to do in Valparai
The 8 Best Free Things to do in Valparai, Tamil Nadu
Valparai is a Taluk and hill station in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 3,500 feet (1,100 m) above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats, at a distance of 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Coimbatore and 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Pollachi. There are 40 hairpin bends on the way up to Valparai from Azhiyar. While major portions of the land are owned by private tea companies, large forest areas continue to be out of bounds. As of 2011, the town had a population of 70,859.
Restaurants in Valparai
1. Loam’s View Point
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By abdulr446
Loam’s view point is located at Valparai-Pollachi route at 9th Hair pin bend, there are total of 40 sharp hair pin bends on this route, these bends are the best place to see Nilgiri Tahr at its natural habitat, and you will have a breathtaking view of Aliyar dam and it’s Reservoir.
2. Chitti Vinayagar Temple
3. Sholayar Dam
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4.0 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Muguncjb2015 - Chennai (Madras), India
Sholayar Dam, in Tamil nadu state, is located at about 20 km from Valparai and 80 km from Pollachi. Actually there are two Sholyar dams exist at a distance of 20 km. The one in Tamil nadu where tourists are allowed is called Upper Sholayar dam. Whereas, the other is located in Kerala, called as the Lower Sholayar Dam. To access lower Sholayar dam one needs prior permission. Both dams are surrounded by Sholayar forest. I have visited both the dams. Upper Sholayar dam is one of the biggest in India. In fact, it is considered to be the second deepest dam in the continent of Asia. Ride along the dam side is really likeable. When you travel from Valparai to Chalakudi in Kerala you will cross this Upper Sholayar dam.
4. Grass Hills
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4.0 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By ShreevikaaK_trips
360 Degrees had the lush of green view and fresh air filled around you .. There are about 40 hairpin bends from the Base of Aliyar to Valparai . We stayed at 28th Hairpin bend ... So drove the next two days up the hill to valparai - Advise is if you are driving for the 1st time in this ghat's - better to reach your destination before 7pm . We had a very bad Foggy night and could see nothing infront of us (Hat's OFF to APPU, for driving us safe down to the estate bungalow) On the way down :) we saw a big big Bison welcoming us ... One of our frnd in Valparai said - They see Lepords very commonly roaming within the city limits just as we see cat's ...... Its a very good place for bird watching - but for that you need to have a guide or a person who knows the place.
5. Balaji Temple
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4.0 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By blackrosemurali - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1. If you are visiting valparai means dont miss to visit balaji temple even you dont have believe in god. 2. This is the most peaceful spot in valparai. 3. We need to climb on the top of the hill to visit this temple, this is a private temple, we need to park the car and walk nearly one kilometre to reach the temple. 4. Clicking photos are not allowed inside the temple, there is a security keep telling you not to click photos. 5. During walking you can take pics before reaching temple which more pleasant. 6. I recommend to visit the temple on evening which open on 3pm to 6pm in evening and 7.30am to 11am in morning.
6. Karamalai Annai Velankanni Church
7. Koolangal River
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4.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By blackrosemurali - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
1. This is really a good place for family's and kids, since the water level is low we can play in the river. 2. This is located in between tea estate where you can take beautiful pics. 3. Name itself suggest that you can see lot of koolangal (brownish stones) in the river. 4. During our visit few people were bathing in the river also. 5. Must visit during family trip.
8. Carver Marsh Monument
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3.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By yashaswinik2017
It is a good view point as well as a great photography spot if you are driving or riding to Valparai from pollachi. The curvy roads, Mr Marsh's statue, the tea estate, the mountains and the small houses located amidst the tea plantation makes it a perfect eye treat to stop by and enjoy the view for passersby. Good place to stopby and take a break (although there is no tea shop or any eatery around). It is located at one of the curve heading towards Valparai city from the ghats.
