The 5 Best tourist places to visit in Valparai
Explore The Top 5 places at Valparai
The Best time to visit Valparai is from March to May and October to November.
1. Loam's view point
2. Aliyar dam
3. Koolangal river
4. Tea estate garden
5. Sholayar dam
1.LOAM’S VIEW POINT:
Loam’s view point is a beautiful viewpoint at an elevation of 780m above the sea level located in the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats, in India. It’s situated in the 9th hairpin bend towards Valparai from Pollachi on the Valparai Ghat Road. The road is quite risky and prone to accidents. You have to be extra careful while passing through the twists and turns that are abundant on the road. The viewpoint is located in the asphalted State Highway 78 road, a road linking Pollachi and Valparai. The road is all though mountain range with 40 hairpin bends and some crazy curves. The view point is named after Mr. Loam, a British general officer who was appointed to lay this road way back in 1886.
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| LOAM'S VIEW POINT Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours |
2.ALIYAR DAM:
Reservoir is a 6.48 km (2.5 sq mi) Reservoir The dam is located in the foothills of Valparai, in the Annamalai Hills of the Western Ghats. It is about 65 kilometers (40 mi) from Coimbatore. The dam offers some ideal getaways including a park, garden, aquarium, play area and a mini Theme-Park maintained by Tamil Nadu Fisheries Corporation for visitors enjoyment. The scenery is beautiful, with mountains surrounding three quarters of the reservoir. Boating is also available.
3.KOOLANGAL RIVER:
Koolangal river is situated in the middle of sirukundra estate and the border of the nadumalai estate and valparai. From valparai its about 1.8 kilometers away within walking itself 23 minutes to go to that palce. This the back view of that river the bridge across this palce we can easily view the river on the opposite of this some places to have picnic spots. And which is the beautiful river every time tourist in valparai will come more over here. The koolangal river water is coming from the nadumalai estate and this water is going to be filled and make the beauty of the sholayar dam.
4. TEA ESTATE GARDEN:
Valparai is famous for its Tea Estate, which are spread across the hills and valleys of the Western Ghats. The tea estates in Valparai are known for producing high quality tea that is exported to various parts of the world. Tea estates in Valparai is a must visit for anyone travelling fot the region.
5. SHOLAYAR DAM:
Sholayar Dam – It is the second deepest dam of Asia. Situated at a distance of 30 Kms, from Valparai. An active tourist spot found always busy. Believed to be the second highest dam of Asia Sholayar must be on the don’t-miss category of your list. The dam and its surroundings are perfect examples of the term ‘majesty’. Upper Sholayar or Upper Sholayar Dam (சோழையார் Shozhaiyaar) is situated 20 km (12 minit) from Valparai, a hill station in theAnaimalai Hills of the Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu India. A part of the hydroelectric project of Tamil Nadu, special permission is required to visit the dam. Sholayar dam is 30 kms from Valparai town. Entry to the dam is restricted and tourists can view it only from a distance. This dam is constructed in Chalakudy River. The catchment area of the dam is spread across to several kilometers and will be a memorable travel along the catchment area enroute to dam. The mesmerizing Athira Palli falls is just 60kms away from Sholayar Dam.
How to Reach:
✈ By Air
Nearest Airport for Valparai Hill station is Coimbatore Airport which is of 102 KM distance.
🚆 By Train
Pollachi railway station is the nearest Railway Station to Valparai Hills station which is at distance of 64km. The major Railway station is Coimbatore Railway Junction which is located at a distance of 102km from Valparai,
🚍 By Road
There are no. of State Govt. Buses are available from Coimbatore, Pollachi, Palani, Challakudi and Athirapalli.Valparai Hill Station is situated at a distance of 64 KM from Pollachi and from Coimbatore it is 102 KM distance from Athirapalli it is 60 KM and from Chennai it is located at a distance of 600 KM.
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