Valparai, Tamil nadu
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Located on the Annamalai hill ranges at more than 3400 feet above sea level, Valparai is a well-known hill station surrounded by tea estates, protected forests and steep valleys. The pleasant weather of the city is said to be suitable for the cultivation of Tea, hence there are more than 50 tea estates in the vicinity. Located close to the elephant corridor, it is a favourite habitat of Jumbos and every now and then they can be seen relaxing in the tea estates. The approach road to the city constructed on a steep and narrow mountain face with many hairpin bends enthrals the travellers. Great staying options, fantastic weather, bountiful nature and plenty of rain make Valparai an attractive place to visit. Valparai is about 105 kilometres from Coimbatore. The nearest air link is also at Coimbatore. The nearest railway station is at Pollachi, 65 kilometres away.
Nearby Places to See
Sholayar Dam
Located about 20 kilometres from Valparai, a pleasant view of the large pools of backwaters can be enjoyed from the viewpoint here. Built in 1965 across Chalakkuidi river the main purpose of the dam is to generate electricity and supply water for irrigation purposes.
Located about 20 kilometres from Valparai, a pleasant view of the large pools of backwaters can be enjoyed from the viewpoint here. Built in 1965 across Chalakkuidi river the main purpose of the dam is to generate electricity and supply water for irrigation purposes.
Iraichal Parai Waterfall
Situated 9 kilometres away from Valparai, this enchanting waterfall is located at the edge of beautiful tea estates amidst trees. This seasonal waterfall of about 60 – 80 feet height is a beautiful place to visit during monsoon as the rainwater accumulated over the hills above rush down to the plains through this waterfall and create a visually attractive spectacle.
Situated 9 kilometres away from Valparai, this enchanting waterfall is located at the edge of beautiful tea estates amidst trees. This seasonal waterfall of about 60 – 80 feet height is a beautiful place to visit during monsoon as the rainwater accumulated over the hills above rush down to the plains through this waterfall and create a visually attractive spectacle.
Monkey Falls
It is located at a short distance off the Valparai – Pollachi road about 35 kilometres from Valparai. This 50-60 feet waterfall starts off from a narrow point and gains width as it cascades down. The waterfall is named thus because of the presence of a large number of monkeys.
It is located at a short distance off the Valparai – Pollachi road about 35 kilometres from Valparai. This 50-60 feet waterfall starts off from a narrow point and gains width as it cascades down. The waterfall is named thus because of the presence of a large number of monkeys.
Nirar Dam
Located about 9 kilometres away from the city, this dam was built across the Nirar river during the year 1960. Since the dam is built at the mouth of a beautiful and large valley, the backwaters can be seen stored in the valley behind the dam. It is a spectacular view and one can only imagine how deep the valley was before the dam was built.
Located about 9 kilometres away from the city, this dam was built across the Nirar river during the year 1960. Since the dam is built at the mouth of a beautiful and large valley, the backwaters can be seen stored in the valley behind the dam. It is a spectacular view and one can only imagine how deep the valley was before the dam was built.
Balaji Temple
Located inside the Karimalai estate about 10 kilometres away from the town, it is a beautiful temple with equally beautiful views around. For the religiously inclined it is a serene place to spend time with Bhagawan Balaji.
Located inside the Karimalai estate about 10 kilometres away from the town, it is a beautiful temple with equally beautiful views around. For the religiously inclined it is a serene place to spend time with Bhagawan Balaji.
Aliyar Dam
As the dam site is located at the foothills of Annamalai range of hills, a spectacular view of the mountain ranges around is a view to behold. It is located near Pollachi town and is about 40 kilometres from Valparai. It is a great place to spend time as a garden, park and play area are built near the dam. It was built across Aliyar River during 1969.
As the dam site is located at the foothills of Annamalai range of hills, a spectacular view of the mountain ranges around is a view to behold. It is located near Pollachi town and is about 40 kilometres from Valparai. It is a great place to spend time as a garden, park and play area are built near the dam. It was built across Aliyar River during 1969.
Birala Waterfalls
Locally known as Birla falls, it is located at a distance of about 4 kilometres from the town. It is a popular tourist destination as it is easily accessible and the large pool of water at the base is ideal to splash around.
Locally known as Birla falls, it is located at a distance of about 4 kilometres from the town. It is a popular tourist destination as it is easily accessible and the large pool of water at the base is ideal to splash around.
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