Location: Valparai
Top Things to do in Valparai
Things to do in Valparai, Tamil Nadu: The Best Nature & Parks
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.
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1. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
2. Sholayar Dam
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Aliyar Dam
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4.0 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By eric1491
WIth the hairpin bends leading to the dam (48) this was one superb journey and awesome views. Stopped on top of hill view the dam. Its massive.
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. Nirar Dam
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4.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By ArunkumarM40 - Chennai (Madras), India
Although slightly away from town and bad roads this dam is nicely poised inside dense forest area with fresh oxygen gushing your lungs.. we enjoe
6. Chinna Kallar Falls
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4.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By VinoOne - Chennai (Madras), India
This place is called the chirapunji of south India, but there was no rain when we visited. There is an entry fee of 130 per head at the check post and the road to the falls about 3-4 kms away is very bad and can be driven very slowly, so be very careful to drive.There is a bus service till Chinnakalar falls.From the parking lot, one has to walk about 600 meters to reach the falls in the forest area.The leech menace is only in rainy season. You will be accompanied by a Guide as It is frequented with elephants. and the view of the small waterfall is superb.Bathing is not allowed as it is a forest area . The view from the hanging bridge is superb.Can spend 15-20 over here.Recommended.
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.
