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An introduction to Pollachi

Pollachi is 30km away from its district Coimbatore . It is also known as Coconut🌴 city. Tourist places🌇 around Pollachi are uncountable. To refresh yourself take your bike🚴 and head over to Sethumadai via Vettaikaranpudhur. To Swim🏊‍, Let’s go into Aathu Palam. The couple 💏? Aliyar welcomes you with a dam view and park facilities. Devotee? Anamalai Masaniyamman Temple welcomes you. Padips📚? Pollachi is not only concentrated in tourism but also provides you with the best educational organizations.

Go Like A Pro:

• Budget💰:  ₹500 – ₹10000 for the fabulous activity.
• Non-Veggies 🍖:   Taj Biriyani in Sungam, Sungam Thoppu Kadai, S.P Hotel 
• Veggies  🍅: Amutha Surabhi, Gowri Krishna in the main city.
• What’s So Special?:  Climate is outstanding. 50% of the city covered with Coconut🌴 Trees.
• Photoshoot📸:  Aathu Palam, Pollachi – SethuMadai, Valparai – Pollachi, Aliyar Park.
• Spots:  We have listed the top 10 spots in Pollachi.
• Apt for:  Nature Lovers, Friends, Long Road Trippers, Adventure Travel.
• Duration : You can spend up to 2-4 days.
• Stay/Hotels🏨:  We’re tieing up!

Here are the top 10 Places in Pollachi

1. monkey falls 🐒.

Monkey Falls is a road on Side falls which is 28km away from Pollachi. You can reach here from Pollachi in 1 hour approx. An entrance fee of 30₹ is required to visit the falls. All types of gender and age people are allowed to bathe here. So plan accordingly. Beware of Monkeys while parking the Bike. Please watch the short video explaining the Monkey Falls.

2. Aliyar 🏞️

Park, Dam, Canel, River and Fishes out there is the main key points to note before visiting Aliyar. Park is generally 9 AM to 6 PM will be open except for the holidays or pandemic times. As usual, there is a small fee to enter the park around ₹30 – ₹50. On peak times such as Saturday and Sunday, it’ll be the crowd. Family and Couples occupies Aliyar Park, whereas friends will choose to swim at Aliyar Athupalam. The dam is 235ft in height. Total capacity is 3864.00 m.cft.

3. Valparai ⛰️

Are you a rider? Traveller? Nature Addict? Then yes, you’re in the right place.

Valparai is a great place to enjoy the climate and weather.

Follow the simple steps to enjoy the best out of Valparai. Fuel your Bike ⛽. Get started at 6.30 AM in Pollachi and reach Aliyar at 7.10 AM. Don’t stop, go ahead and cross the check post. You can arrive at heaven place which is mentioned below Around 9 AM in the photo below. Stop right there and spend at least 1 hour there with that small Tea shop. In another 1 hour, you’ll reach Valparai and then continue with your plan.

One pro tip is instead of enjoying your valuable time at Valparai, you can also enjoy more while driving to Valparai.

4. Masani Amman Temple, Pollachi 🛕

From Pollachi, you can reach Anaimalai Masani Amman Temple within 20 – 30 minutes. From 6 AM to 1 AM temple is open and the Evening from 4 PM to 8 PM it’s available.

Rooms are available near the temple. There are a good parking facility and infrastructure. A clean place attracts visitors.

The place is very neat, you can sit and explore yourself for at least 30 minutes.

5. Arivu Thirukkovil, Pollachi 🧘

Before we dive into how to reach the place, one thing to keep in mind is this place is Very Peaceful for all types of people.

This place is best known for practising Yoga.

Arivu Thirukkovil is a must-visit place if you’re driving to Aliyar or Valparai.

6. Topslip, Pollachi 🌲

It comes under Anamalai mountain ⛰️ range.

You can visit Topslip only by Car or bus. You can’t drive by Bike.

Bus services are comparatively less. So It’s better to bring your car or arrange a Cab.

This is a peaceful area for all nature and wildlife lovers.

7. Anaimalai 🌲

Anai – Elephant and Malai – Mountain. So, This is also known as the Elephant Mountains.

Anaimalai is the highest hill station in Tamilnadu with over 2695M.

This hill divides both states of TN and KL.

Anaimalai includes the following Places.

• Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Anaimalai Tiger Reserve
• Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
• Eravikulam National Park

And all these places are friendly places of Elephant 🐘.

8. Sholayar Dam 🌊

Sholayar dam is 20KM away from Valparai and 80 KM from Pollachi.

It is a must-visit place when you’re in Valparai.

Sholayar Dam is a part of the Sholayar Hydroelectric Project.

9. Vettaikaran Pudhur and Sethumadai

These are not tourist places. But still, if you’re a nature lover you can take a short or long drive there.

(Song ON🎵: Valainthu Nelinthu Pogum Pathai…)

For the best experience, you can always choose a bike ride.

10. Attakatti and Loam’s View Point

While going up to the Valparai you can stop Loam’s viewpoint and start to make your day count by taking snaps 📷.

After climbing a few hairpin bends, now it’s your time to sit back and relax at Loam’s viewpoint.

While taking a rest, you can enjoy Aliyar Dam View and Nilgiri Thar .

Nearby Attakatti there are few places not to miss.

• Number Parai
• Attakatti View Point
• Nallamudi Poonjolai

11. Aliyar Aathupalam 🌊

It is 0.5KM away from Aliyar.

Aathupalam is usually crowded with all types of people including kids and women.

Have a look at Aathupalam Video here .

A detailed photo of Aliyar and Aathupalam. Read more about Aathupalam here .

12. Sri Gopalsamy Malai Temple – Lord Krishna

Gopalsamy Hills is a famous temple near Kottur and 20Km away from Pollachi. A beautiful place for the beginner who loves trekking. It’ll be around 30 mins trekking or 1.5Km walk. The Water stream at the top is crystal clear and tasty. We can taste the water even if you’re on the top of the river beside the temple. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, this temple will be open all Saturdays and some famous days.

Krishna Jeyanthi  is a major festival celebrated here. Additionally, free food will be provided to every devotee by the temple management. Furthermore, there are tremendous parking spaces available for two-wheelers and enough reservations for cars.

What’s Next ?

Did we cover all of the Pollachi? If we missed anything please leave us a comment. Are you from Pollachi and your best friend wants to know the awesome details about Pollachi? please share this article.

Looking for some more places to explore nearby. Udumalpet is one of the best places to visit within 30 KMs.

Few More Places to Visit:

Thirumoorthi Malai

Amaravathi Dam

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10 Best Places To Visit In Valparai That’ll Take Your Breath Away

After driving for close to five hours, we reached our destination at noon. It was a hill station not very far from Coimbatore.

However, the first time I got out of our car to get a view of the landscapes in front of me, I had a deja vu moment. The tea gardens here, surrounded by tall mountains covered in fog, reminded me of Munnar (the famous hill station in Kerala).

Yet, this place was different. There was hardly any soul here, unlike Munnar, which has become commercialised over the years. Moreover, the weird shape of the trees inside the tea gardens and the surrounding lakes gave it a different vibe altogether.

That is how I would like to describe Valparai, the hill station that I fell in love with as soon as I landed there. It is an underrated tourist destination in South India that you must visit if you want to experience an alternate version of Munnar, without the crowds.

My friends and I travelled to this beautiful hill station and covered all the must-visit places in Valparai within two days. In this guide, I share the top 10 places to visit in Valparai that’ll make this trip worth your time and money.

6. Tunnel View Point (Vellamalai Tunnel River)

10. athirappilly waterfalls, 4. chinna kallar falls, which is the best time to visit valparai, where is valparai.

Valparai is a hill station in Tamil Nadu that lies close to the border of Kerala. It consists of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve and lies perfectly between Munnar and Nelliyampathy Forest Reserve in Palakkad, another underrated tourist destination in Kerala.

In terms of the major nearby cities in Tamil Nadu, Valparai is close to 100 km from Coimbatore and 65 km from Pollachi.

When it comes to the major nearby towns in Kerala, Palakkad, Thrissur, and Kochi are nearby as they’re within 100-150 km from Valparai.

Therefore, you can arrive at Valparai from different directions, giving you a lot of options to get here.

10 best places to visit in Valparai

We started our journey from Pollachi and reached Valparai. You can take this route as the roads are well maintained with less traffic. 

I’ve shared the list of the 10 best places to visit in Valparai below that I followed chronologically in two days with my friends. I hope it helps you plan your Valparai trip in a better way so that you get the best experience here.

We started our drive from Pollachi around 7 am. 

I had breakfast from Pollachi and you’ll get plenty of options to eat here. You can gorge on South Indian specialities like dosa and idli, made fresh in the morning.

After having breakfast, I continued on the journey with my friends. The roads were in perfect condition, and we could take our own time as the traffic was less. 

As we approached the route towards Valparai, the scenery started changing. Tall mountains surrounded by coconut trees welcomed us. The journey from here till Valparai is a complete ascent, and it will keep you hooked as the sceneries keep changing.

Soon enough, you’ll reach the Anamalai Tiger Reserve Entry Checkpost, which is the entry to Valparai. The check post opens at 7 am, and you’ve to pay a nominal fee here before continuing your journey further.

Now that you crossed this check post, let’s cover all the places one by one.

1. Aliyar Dam View Point

The Aliyar Dam is a reservoir at the foothills of Valparai that surrounds itself with tall mountains across all sides.

You’ll be passing right next to the dam when you make your way towards the Anamalai Tiger Reserve Entry Checkpost. If you’ve time, you can stop at the Aliyar Dam Park (before the check post) where you can go for a walk and spend some time beside the dam. We skipped it in the interest of time.

Even if you miss the Aliyar Dam Park, don’t worry. It’ll be with you throughout the ascent to Valparai. You’ll get multiple viewpoints of the dam throughout this ascent including one just before you reach Monkey Falls (our next stop).

At the highest point of the ascent, you’ll get the best view as you’ll see a panoramic view of the dam along with neighbouring mountains. As such, don’t forget to catch this view.

2. Monkey Falls

If you want to refresh your body and energise yourself, stop at Monkey Falls. You can stand below the gushing water here or simply chill at the mini pond nearby. It is one of the best places to visit in Valparai for a relaxing experience.

The Monkey Falls (also known as Valparai Waterfalls) is a natural waterfall that surrounds itself with rocky cliffs and evergreen forests. 

It is right next to the main road and there is ample space for parking your vehicle. There are changing rooms as well near the waterfall and you need to pay a nominal fee to visit the waterfall.

Beware of the monkeys that roam around this place and also, be careful of the slippery rocks near the waterfall. As this waterfall is on the main road, you can expect a good amount of crowd on any given day.

3. Loam’s View Point (Valparai View Point)

The hairpin curves (40 in total) that Valparai is famous for begins from Monkey Falls. It will be a fun and adventurous ride from now as you ascend completely till Valparai and witness changing landscapes with every ascent. For me, this was one of the highlights of Day 1.

While you go through one of the Valparai hairpin bends, you’ll see a demarcated place called Loam’s View Point (there’s also a signboard) from where you can see one of the hairpin bends below in all its glory with the Aliyar Dam in the background.

Make sure to stop here for some time and take in the scenery. Depending on your luck, you may not be allowed to park here as you may find police personnel at this stretch. In our case, we didn’t find anyone so we stopped here for some time.

4. Waterfall Tea Shop/Tea Estate

Somewhere between the 25th and 30th hairpin bend, you’ll get your first proper views of the vast tea plantations in Valparai that surround themselves with tall mountains. This was the moment when I felt I’d been transported to Munnar (a similar hill station in Kerala).

You can stop here for tea and have some snacks from the Waterfall tea shop at a nominal cost with the beautiful surroundings in front of you. They sell their tea leaves as well and you can also visit the Waterfall Tea Estate nearby. The Waterfall Tea Estate contains a small waterfall and a restroom inside.

This will be your last break before you reach Valparai which is less than an hour from here. 

We continued our journey thereafter and reached Valparai by 1 pm, checked into our accommodation, and then went to the town to have lunch.

5. Karumalai Balaji Temple

After having our lunch, we continued our journey to cover the tourist attractions in Valparai. By this time, the weather had become misty and wet which made the landscape around us even more spectacular.

Our first destination was Karumalai Balaji Temple, which was within half an hour from Valparai. More than the temple itself, you’ll enjoy the ride to the temple as it is located inside a tea estate called Karumalai Estate.

Hence, you’ll be driving through winding roads that surround themselves with tea plantations for close to half an hour. This time, it truly felt like we were driving around in Munnar as we could only see tea plantations everywhere. You can stop for some photos in between.

We finally reached our destination and parked our vehicle. From the parking spot, you have to walk for less than a kilometre to reach the temple. Although the temple is small, you can still feel complete silence and peace here as there is barely any noise.

The temple is managed by Karumalai Estate which is a private entity. For some reason, we were not allowed to take photos even outside the temple. 

The temple is open between 8 am-12 pm and 3 pm-6 pm so plan your trip accordingly. If not anything, you’ll enjoy the journey more than the destination.

On the way back, we went to Tunnel View Point, a hidden spot in Valparai. It is a slight deviation from the route we took from Valparai and just half an hour from Karumalai Balaji Temple. You’ll still be driving through the Karumalai Estate so the journey remains memorable.

As the name suggests, it is a small tunnel of 8 km cut through the mountains that transports freshwater between the mountains of Valparai and a dam nearby. It is located inside a tea plantation and there’s also a mini waterfall on one side where you can take a shower.

There are a couple of shops as well nearby where you can have a light snack. 

From Tunnel View Point, you can make your way back to Valparai through the Kuzhankal River. It is a popular tourist attraction in Valparai where the river flows through the tea gardens. As the waters are shallow, you can take a dip in the crystal clear waters here. 

There are plenty of small eateries as well besides this river. As we were running out of time, unfortunately, we couldn’t stop here. But if you’ve time, ensure that you stop here to chill for some time.

Our day 1 ends here and we went back to our homestay, had dinner and relaxed for the night.

For day 2, our goal was to go on a road trip to Thrissur, a neighbouring town in Kerala and see the tourist attractions on the way culminating in Athirappilly Waterfalls, Kerala’s most famous and largest waterfall. 

Just like Day 1, our entire journey on Day 2 was picturesque and engaging as we were driving through a reserved forest area throughout the day. 

We started our journey on Day 2 at 10 am. In hindsight, we could have started earlier because we came back to Valparai late at night. Hence, I would suggest you leave Valparai by 8 am or 9 am and have breakfast on the way.

Let me take you through the tourist attractions you’ll see when you drive through this amazing route from Valparai to Athirappilly Waterfalls.

7. Sholayar Dam (Upper Sholayar Dam)

Sholayar Dam is the first tourist attraction you’ll see when you drive towards Athirappilly Waterfalls on Day 2.

It is located 20 km from Valparai and is worth the visit, especially after monsoon season when the dam is full. The drive to Sholayar Dam is also very scenic as you traverse through tea plantations. 

There is a small park in front of the dam where you can spend some time. You can find plenty of photographic opportunities here. 

Unfortunately, as it was raining, we couldn’t get out of our car but we could still see the dam as it was right next to the road. 

By the way, there is another dam called Lower Sholayar Dam located in Kerala that you’ll be passing through on the way to Athirappilly Waterfalls.

8. Thottapura View Point

From Sholayar Dam, the Kerala border is less than 5 km. On the Kerala side, you’ll be reaching Malakkappara, a small hill station in Thrissur. From here till Athirappilly Waterfalls, you’ll be passing through a thick forest which is home to many birds and animals.

Hence, before you cross to Malakkappara, you’ll have to stop your vehicle at the Malakkappara Forest Check Post. Here, you’ll be given a slip with details of your vehicle number and the number of passengers. You’ll have to show this slip at the Vazhachal Check Post (which is just before Athirappilly Waterfalls) within two hours of entering Malakkappara.

Being a forest area, you can only enter Malakkappara between 6 am to 6 pm. You also cannot stop your vehicles inside the forest due to obvious reasons.

The drive through this particular forest was the highlight of our trip. As we went after the monsoon season, the fog and the light rains gave the forest a mystic feel.

Throughout this entire journey to Athirappilly Waterfalls, you’ll be inside this forest only and if you’re lucky, you might even see some animals. There is no traffic as well and the only sounds you hear are those of the birds and animals.

Thottapura View Point is our first destination inside this forest. It is the only viewpoint in this forest and is less than an hour away from Malakkappara.

While technically you’re not allowed to stop your vehicle in the forest, this is a great place to relax after a long drive. You can see the reservoir/lake here created by the Lower Sholayar Dam. It is surrounded by thick forests and mountains in the background.

Don’t break here for a long time because the forest officials are always patrolling this place.

9. Vazhachal Waterfalls

From Thottapura View Point, we continue our journey to Vazhachal. It takes another hour to reach the Vazhachal Waterfalls from Thottapura and the forest starts becoming denser.

Before you reach Vazhachal Waterfalls, you’ll need to stop at the Vazhachal Check Post before it and show the slip you received at the Malakkappara Check Post. Hence, ensure that you don’t lose this slip.

Vazhachal Waterfalls is our next stop.

It is a flat and cascading waterfall that flows through rocks inside a park. You cannot visit the waterfalls as it is steep and the water keeps flowing but you can see it clearly beside the park.  

You can spend some time here, have some snacks and use the washrooms at the park before making your way to Athirappilly Waterfalls. The ticket that you get here can also be used for Athirappilly Falls.

We reached Athirappilly Waterfalls by 3 pm, our final destination, only 5 km from Vazhachal Waterfalls. Known as the Niagara Falls of South India, it draws a lot of tourists from all across India and several Mollywood films have been shot here.

You can go to the top first from where you can see the river flowing in front of you and falling down the rocks ultimately into the forest in front of it. Like Vazhachal Falls, you cannot go inside the water when the river is full.

Once you’re done, you can hike down the hill (from the side) to see Athirappilly Falls gushing from a height in all its glory.

The best time to visit Athirappilly Waterfalls is after the monsoon season when the river is full of water. Also, expect a lot of crowds here during this time.

You could easily spend a couple of hours here at the falls. You can also have snacks or meals outside the falls where you’ll find plenty of restaurants.

After visiting the falls, we went back to Valparai and reached at night before making our way back to our respective homes.

4 bonus places to visit in Valparai (if you’ve time)

As mentioned before, our Valparai trip was only planned for two days. For the second (and final day), we planned an epic road trip to Athirappilly Waterfalls.

But if you’ve another day to kill in Valparai, there are four other places in Valparai that you can explore. We would have included them in our itinerary had it been a 3-day Valparai trip. 

To make it easier for you, I’ve included them in a chronological order that would make it easier for you to cover all these places in optimal time. Given below are the 4 bonus places you can visit in Valparai if you have a spare day: 

1. Birala Waterfalls (Birla Waterfalls)

It is a small, cascading waterfall that flows through the Sholayar Tea Estate in a tiny village in Valparai. To reach the falls, you’ve to walk through the tea estate. 

2. Nallamudi View Point

It is a viewpoint located inside the Nallamudi tea estate which has sweeping views of the mountains, valleys and waterfalls neighbouring the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. You need to walk through the tea estate for a kilometre to reach the top.

3. Lower Nirar Dam

It is a small dam located inside a forest area surrounded by tea plantations and calm waters. You can also visit one of the tunnels here when the water is less. The last stretch of the road to reach this place is not properly tarred so be prepared for that.

This area is known as the Cherrapunjee of South India as it receives a lot of rainfall. It is located in a remote forest that you need to trek through for half an hour. You have to take a pass from the Forest Check Post and one of the officers will be guiding you all the way.

How to reach Valparai?

As Valparai is located close to the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, there are different ways of going to Valparai.

Palakkad, Thrissur, Kochi and Pollachi are the neighbouring towns from where you can get access to Valparai. You can even combine your Munnar trip with Valparai as it is on the Southern border of Valparai.

At an approximate distance of 110 km, both the Kochi and Coimbatore airports are the nearest airports to Valparai. 

Pollachi is the nearest railway station to Valparai at a distance of 64 km. Depending on where you’re coming from, you can also get trains to Kochi, Thrissur, Palakkad and Coimbatore, all of which are nearby.

You can get frequent buses from Pollachi to Valparai. Coimbatore also has buses to Valparai but the frequency is less. From the Kerala side, you can get buses at fixed timings from the Chalakudi bus stand in Thrissur to go to Valparai.

Where to stay in Valparai?

We stayed in a homestay called Mary Land homestay which had clean rooms and a balcony with a view of the tea plantations. You’ll find plenty of such homestays and hotels in Valparai. There are a couple more homestays in Valparai I can recommend if you’re on a budget:

1. Green Mount Homestay

2. Bison Valley Estate by Happy Homes

Best places to eat in Valparai

For all the meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), I recommend Sri Lakshmi Chettinadu Mess in Valparai. They prepare homely food, have a proper sitting area and the prices are reasonable.

They specialize in South Indian dishes like dosa, vada, pongal and even serve non-vegetarian food if that is your thing. There are plenty of options on the menu so you won’t be disappointed.

When you are on the road covering different destinations, you may find lesser restaurants but you can always rely on the roadside dhabas from where you can get home-cooked food at dirt cheap prices.

If you plan to go to Athirappilly Falls, you can find plenty of restaurants outside the falls there.

Best time to visit Valparai

The best time to visit Valparai is from September to March, which is after the monsoon season. During this time, the dams, lakes and rivers are full of water which makes them worth the visit. The weather in Valparai is also cool and pleasant.

If you go during September, you might face light showers but not enough to sabotage your trip.

You can avoid the months of April and May as the weather becomes humid and the water in the lakes and rivers is less.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is valparai worth visiting.

Valparai is worth visiting if you love to visit a hill station that is full of tea gardens, waterfalls and dams. If road trips are your thing, Valparai is an amazing destination in South India as you’ll be travelling through roads surrounded by tea gardens, thick forests and tall mountains.

How many days do you need in Valparai?

If you want to cover all the places within Valparai, two days should be enough. Alternatively, if you want to cover the other awesome destinations around Valparai leading to Athirappilly Waterfalls, you need another day i.e. three days in total to cover all the places.

Which are the places to visit in Valaparai in 2 days?

The following are the places to visit in Valaparai in two days: 1. Aliyar Dam View Point 2. Monkey Falls 3. Loam’s View Point 4. Karumalai Balaji Temple 5. Tunnel View Point (Vellamalai Tunnel River) 6. Birala Waterfalls 7. Nallamudi View Point 8. Lower Nirar Dam 9. Chinna Kallar Falls

The best time to visit Valparai is after the monsoon season when all the rivers and lakes are full of water, the landscape is greener and the weather is ideal for you to explore Valparai. These months range from September to March. You can avoid the summer months when the water is less and the weather is humid.

We had an amazing time in Valparai covering all the places in and around this less-explored hill station in Tamil Nadu. Valparai is one of the few destinations in South India where both the journey and the destinations are equally engaging and beautiful.

Decide your starting point for the Valparai trip based on where you’re coming from. You can decide between Coimbatore, Pollachi, Palakkad, Thrissur and Munnar. If you’re visiting Munnar , you can also club Valparai with your trip and cover both the hill stations in one go.

In any case, having your vehicle is preferred as you can cover all the places in Valparai at your leisure. If not, you can hire a cab from Valparai or ask your homestay for help.

If you want to explore all the places in and around Valparai, keep at least three days for Valparai. If you’re short on time, I highly recommend the Valparai to Athirappilly circuit for Day 2.  If you don’t want to travel much, you can explore the 4 bonus places in Valparai.

With that said, I hope you found this guide to the ’10 best places to visit in Valparai’ useful. If you have any questions, drop them down in the comments and I’ll be happy to help.

Jerry quit his 9-5 job to become a digital nomad and travel the world. Through Framedventures, he helps people have experiential and immersive travel adventures across India. He has travelled to 15+ states/UTs in India so far. Besides travelling, he's also passionate about landscape photography. Connect with him on his social media channels to get his latest travel updates!

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I read your trip details to Valparai. I must say you write in a conversational informal way which makes the reader compelled to read on with pleasure! I currently live in Coimbatore. Would feel obliged if you lead me through your writing places like Valparai in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Also suggest lodges or hotels – not very luxurious or very cheap- but medium and comfortable. Interested in nature and famous Hindu temples, rivers, vegetarian hygienic food. Thanks for sharing your travel experience- why don’t you make your hobby a business, claiming referral fees from lodging houses or hotels!

Hey Balan! Thank you very much for the feedback! Much appreciated. 😃

I always recommend homestays that are value-for-money accommodations rather than cheap or expensive. I have suggested a few in this article as well.

I have travelled extensively across South India so you can find articles related to Tamil Nadu and Kerala on my website. I also plan to write more about such places in future.

In terms of experiences, I cover nature, food, important religious places, monuments, etc. on my travels. ✌️

As you mentioned, I plan to convert this hobby into a full-time business in future. For now, I want to focus on giving as much value as I can so that people like you can travel and explore India to the fullest. 😇

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""coconut capital" of tamil nadu", pollachi tourism.

Located down south, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the town of Pollachi is a popular filming spot due to its lavish greenery and blissful sceneries. Primarily an agricultural region, Pollachi adorns vast spreads of coconut, jaggery and vegetable fields. The famous Topslip Tiger reserve and Annamalai wildlife sanctuary along with their historically significant temples gravitate tourists and wanderers from all over the world all through the year.

Bracketed by the Western Ghats, Pollachi has a constant air of unfiltered nature to breathe, along with a visual satisfaction of nature around the place. There are quite a few attractions within Pollachi, but many lie on the outskirts. One of the all-time favourites of the locals that top the to-visit list is The Parambikulam Tiger Reserve. It includes an array of excitements, such as bamboo rafting, jungle trekking and many more. The accommodation of tree-top houses would surely fulfil your childhood dreams of living in a tree. The state of Pollachi is not only rich in greenery, it includes other elements which would rather be absent in a city set up; such as a series of dams, green hills and the list increases only with increased exploration of this lush region.

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• Wear comfortable clothes and footwear as most of the visiting places in Pollachi require a lot of walking.
• Visiting the temple may require a dress code.
• Carry a reasonable amount of cash as there may be a deficit of ATMs around.
• You may have to pay to carry cameras along.
• Monkey falls is inevitably filled with monkeys. You would have to take care of the parking, as these monkeys are capable of opening the tank and emptying your petrol.
• While at the falls, take precaution to not go too close to the waters as it may be slippery.

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This beautiful, hilly hamlet of Valparai is the ultimate choice for those who wish to spend a quiet memorable time away from all the hustle. The lavish green spread, tea plantations and winding paths serve up a lot to explore.

Located at 3500 feet height from the sea level on the Anamalai mountain range of the Western Ghats, Valparai prides itself as one of the first choice tourist destinations. Even with its rustic charm, the place is well connected. Enjoy the drive to Valparai along the hairpin curves and marveling at the hilly ranges filled with greenery. Hemmed in by forests, the tea plantations and coffee estates at Valparai make for a spectacular sight. Halt for pictures of a lifetime, take a stroll along the plantations and relax yourself in the calmness of the place. Upper Sholayar Dam,Nirar Dam, Aliyar Dam, Monkey Falls , Balaji temple (Karimalai), Velankanni Church (Karimalai), Pancha Mugha Vinayagar Koil (Near Sholayar) are a few of the landmarks you would love to explore.  For trekkers, Valparai offers a unique experience. The Valparai range is also the habitat of Nilgiri Tahr.

Pay a visit to the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the most famous attractions of Valparai.  Lion-tailed macaques, barking deer, wild boar, the Nilgiri and the common langur can be spotted here. Valparai is also a most loved place for bird watchers The Great Hornbill, the Malabar Pied Hornbill and the Grey Malabar Hornbill are often spotted here.

Head to Chinna Kallar and be awed at the mesmerizing beauty of nature. Blanketed by forest, a narrow, winding path leads to Chinnakallar falls.  Immerse yourself in the scenic splendor. This place owns the distinction of receiving the third highest rainfall. Cloaked in mist owing to the showers, Chinnakallar is blessed with greenery so appealing that you love to spend as much time as you can

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Valparai is about 65 km from Pollachi and is situated at an altitude of 3500 feet above the sea level. You can enjoy the ride from Pollachi to Valparai with lush green forest area. Valparai is about 40 Hair Pin Bends from Aliyar.

Wildlife in Valparai :

Valparai is a mid-elevation hill station compared to Ooty which is on the higher side. The tea plantations are surrounded by evergreen forest . The region is also a rich elephant tract and is home to many leopards.

Valparai also hosts wild boars, lion-tailed macaques, the Indian gaur, spotted deer, sambar, and Giant Squirrels. The area is also rich in birds, including the great hornbill. Water bodies at Monkey falls and Aliyar Dam are also seen en route. A famous place of worship, Balaji Temple also attracts pilgrims. Valparai receives the highest rainfall in the region during the monsoons (around June).The Valparai range is also habitat the Nilgiri Tahr, an endemic wild goat.

Places to visit enroute Valparai :

• Solaiyar Dam
• Balaji Temple
• Pancha Mugha Vinayakar Temple
• Monkey Falls
• Chinnakallar dam
• Nallamudi poonjolai
• Koolangal aaru

An enthusiast at heart, Pravin considers himself a Nature lover, dreamer and God's child. Through The Pollachi Papyrus, he aspires to offer a platform where like-minded travel enthusiasts can come together, collaborate and contribute towards efficiently documenting and creatively publishing the richness of the bio-cultural diversity, the land of Pollachi and the Anamalais hosts!

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Pollachi (Tamil: பொள்ளாச்சி) is a town and a municipality close to the foothills of Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu , 40 km south of Coimbatore . It is picture perfect for the nomenclature — Mini Kodambakkam. Though prominently known for cash crops, coconuts and second biggest ‘sandhai’ (market) in the country, the town has now become famous for cinema shootings and consequently a huge tourist attraction. Next to Coimbatore, Pollachi is the leading town in the district and an important commercial centre.

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Tamil is the most prevalent language but basic English is spoken in most tourist places. As it is pretty close to the Kerala border, most business name boards and buses displays Tamil, Malayalam and English languages.

Climate [ edit ]

Due to its proximity to the Western Ghats, Pollachi has a pleasant climate throughout the year. It is one of the very few places in India to enjoy both North-East and South-West Monsoon seasons significantly. Temperature may never exceed 35 °Celsius even during summer.

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By air [ edit ].

Coimbatore airport is the nearest international airport to Pollachi - approximately 60 km. International flights from Singapore, Sharjah are available by Scoot, Air Arabia and Srilankan Airlines. Domestic airlines fly from Chennai, Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and other Indian cities.

By bus [ edit ]

Pollachi is well connected to coimbatore by government and private buses. The bus frequency is about 3-5 minutes. NH 209 (Dindigul - Palani - Udumalaippettai - Pollachi - Coimbatore - Annur - Satyamangalam - Hasanur up to Karnataka Border) passes through pollachi town and the journey duration is about 45 minutes. Bus fare: ₹17 in ordinary and, ₹23 in express (limited stop) buses.

By train [ edit ]

Pollachi has a cute multi-level railway station. Trains are available to Pollachi from Coimbatore, Udumalaipettai and Palakkad.

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By car [ edit ]

Taxis will be the viable option, especially if you are planning to get off now and then, take pictures and enjoy the scenery. Though there are lots of tourist taxis and buses, it may not be easy to find one when movie shootings happen in the town or during peak seasons. It is advisable to book your cab in advance and ask your tour guide or cab driver to pick you from Coimbatore Railway station, Airport, Bus terminal

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• Aliyar Ashram . It is the home of the Vethathiri Maharishi Kundalini Yoga and Kayakalpa Research Foundation, founded by Shri Vethathiri Maharishi in 1985. In a beautiful natural setting at the foothills of the Western Ghats and in view of the Aliyar reservoir, the Temple of Consciousness is the focus for a silent revolution, transforming the lives of thousands of people, irrespective of creed, color, race, religion or nationality. Vethathiri Maharishi Institute for Spiritual and Intuitional Education is a unique Institution which provides residential spiritual education. The Temple is an architectural beauty, built in the shape of vernacular OM and so it is known as Omkara Mandapam.  
• 10.47055 76.97295 1 Aaliyar Dam . Aliyar (ஆழியார் azhiyar) Dam is a reservoir 27 km away from pollachi on the foothills of Valparai, in the Anamalai range of the Western Ghats. The dam offers some ideal getaways including a park, an aquarium and a mini theme park maintained by Tamilnadu Fisheries Corporation. It is an ideal picnic spot. If you are taking public transport, take Town bus (route number 37A and 37B) or take a bus to Navamalai or Valparai and get down at Aaliyar Dam. Drinks and snacks are slightly expensive than the MRP here.  
• 10.41953 77.26339 2 Amaravathy Dam . This place is 20 km from Thirumoorthy dam. One must take the left road near Chinnar check-post (Tamilnadu side) along Udumalpet - Munnar road, to reach this place. The Amaravathy Sagar Crocodile Farm, established in 1975, was once the largest Crocodile nursery in India is nearby. However, due to poor maintenance and lack of facilities, only few Crocodiles are now alive. ₹3 .  
• 10.85914 77.89429 3 Masani Amman Temple . Masani Amman Temple is situated at a distance of 15 km from Pollachi. This sanctified shrine attracts large number of devotees. Here, one can see Goddess Masani Amman in the lying posture. The idol has four hands, two hands placed on the ground, two hands raised above. While the top left hands hold a skull and snake and other two hands holding drum and a trident.  
• Monkey Falls . Monkey Falls is located at the 29th KM junction on the Pollachi-Valparai road. An entry fee of ₹15 per head must be paid at the check post located along Aaliyar - Monkey Falls route.  
• 10.39286 76.77562 4 Parambikulam Tiger Reserve . Lying adjacent to the Indira Gandhi Wild Life Sanctuary, the 285 sq km stretch of forest known as Parambikulam Tiger Reserve (formerly Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary) is one of Kerala’s premier wildlife reserves. Though this place is a part of Kerala, this place is accessible only from Pollachi. Touring the sanctuary is possible by boat or jeep; both can be hired from the park authorities. Alternatively, you can climb one of Parambikulam’s two watch towers for a bit of wildlife-watching. One tower is at Anappadi (8 km from Thunakadavu) and the other’s at Sungam (5 km from Thunakadavu). This park is open through out the year but it is better if you avoid visiting the park during monsoon season (June - August). Thunakadavu is the headquarters of the sanctuary and is 48 km from Pollachi. Forest Resthouses room rent is about ₹200 per night at Thunakadavu, Thellikal and Elathode. Tree houses cost about ₹300-600 per night. Alternatively, one could stay at Top Slip area too as it is only 30 minutes drive from Thunakadavu and offers a number of accommodation options. Accommodation can be reserved through the Range Officer, Thunakadavu. Rooms at the Thunakadavu PWD Resthouse and the Tamilnadu Government Inspection Bungalow can be booked through the Junior Engineer, Tamilnadu PWD, Parambikulam.  
• The Pollachi Market . Pollachi is famed for its market (சந்தை), especially for Jaggery and cattle (மாட்டுச்சந்தை). The Jaggery Market in Pollachi is the Asia's biggest Jaggery Market. All buses that goes towards Anaimalai, Sethumadai, Kaliapuram, Meenakshipuram, Govindhapuram goes through this place. Alight at "Sandhai Pettai" bus stop or railway station bus stop.  
• Thirumoorthy Hills . Thirumoorthy Hills is located at about 50 km from Pollachi and 20 km from Udumalpet. A perennial stream flows by the side of Sri Amaralingeswarar temple and nearby there is Thirumoorthy falls. Thirumoorthy Dam is just adjacent to this place.  
• 10.47082 76.84326 5 Topslip . Topslip is a part of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (formerly called Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary). It is located at about 37 km from Pollachi town. It is separated from the Nilgiri Hills by the Palghat Gap on the north, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary (Kerala) to its west and to the Eravikulam National Park (Kerala) and Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary to its south. There are many places of natural and scenic beauty in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Some of them are Karianshola, Anaikunthi Shola, groves, waterfalls, teak forests, reservoirs and dams. There are arrangements for exploring the sanctuary on elephant back or by van. If you plan to walk in the park, you must have a Park Guide with you and you are allowed to walk in the park for a maximum of four hours for ₹70 per person. If you are visiting the park for the day, you can go directly to Top Slip (Entry ₹50). The Sethumadai checkpost is the entry point to Top Slip. But if you plan to stay at Top Slip, please book accommodation in advance by confirming and sending a DD to The Wildlife Warden Office, 178 Meenkarai Rd, Pollachi. Phone: 04259 222535 (open M-F 9AM-5PM). Last minute accommodation is only available for VIPs, government officials and other foreigners, in most cases.  
• 10.32359 76.951 6 Valparai . Popularly known as Cherrapunji of South India, Valparai remains somewhat untouched. It has an average elevation of 1193 metres (3914 feet) and is 65 km away from Pollachi. It is concentrated with Tea and Coffee estates owned mostly by private tea companies, a large part of the area is out of bounds for tourists. Interestingly, the Govt. of Tamil Nadu with the assistance of the Govt. of India has taken initiatives to promote tourism and develop infrastructure such as hotels, amusement parks etc to attract visitors. Other important places to visit around Valparai are Balaji temple, Chitti Vinayagar Temple, Sholayar Dam, Nallamudi Poonjolai View, Number Paarai and various tea estates.  

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• Boating at Aliyar, Amaravathi and Thirumoorthy Dams
• Elephant Safari / Van Safari in Topslip and Parambikulam
• Trekking at Topslip, Parambikulam, Valparai
• Wildlife & Nature Photography

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• Handicrafts

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• A R Bakes & Restaurant , Coimbatore Rd .  
• Abhirami Hotel , Palakkad Rd , ☏ +91 4259 226685 .  
• Anajali Hotel , Palakkad Rd , ☏ +91 4259 224311 .  
• Anandabhavan Hotel , Venkatramanan St , ☏ +91 4259 224483 .  
• Arun Hotel , New Scheme Rd .  
• Ashok Hotel , Coimbatore Rd , ☏ +91 4259 224483 .  
• Gowri Krishna Hotel & Restaurant , New Scheme Road. .  
• Hotel Amuthasurabi , Coimbatore Road .  
• S.P. Hotel , Coimbatore Rd , ☏ +91 4259 231064 .  
• Samson Hotel , Palakkad Rd , ☏ +91 4259 226453 .  
• Shakthi Hotel , Coimbatore Rd .  
• Surya Hotel , Palakkad Rd , ☏ +91 4259 235293 .  

Drink [ edit ]

Bar available at Sakthi hotel, Vinayaka Hotel and Ramanuja Hotel. All the three bars are near to the bus station.

Sleep [ edit ]

• A.T.S.C Lodge , Raja Mill Rd , ☏ +91 4259 225952 .  
• Athavan Hotel , Ther Nilayam .  
• C.T Lodge , Raja Mill Road , ☏ +91 4259 226703 .  
• Hotel Nivethas Inn , New Scheme Road , ☏ +91 4259 235565 .  
• Indirapuri Hotel & Lodge , 91 Station Road , ☏ +91 4259 225550 .  
• K.D.K Hotel & Lodge , Market Road , ☏ +91 4259 228082 .  
• Mani's Hotel , Raja Mill Road , ☏ +91 4259 223041 .  
• Seetharam Lodge , Balagopalapuram Road. , ☏ +91 4259 223688 .  
• Shakthi Hotel , Coimbatore road , ☏ +91 4259 223050 .  
• Siva Shakthi Lodge , Raja Mill Road , ☏ +91 4259 226331 .  
• Sundaram Tourist Home , 54 Palaniappa Gounder Street , ☏ +91 4259 221875 .  
• Vijai Hotel & Lodge , Imankhan street , ☏ +91 4259 238861 .  

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• Don't leave valuable belongings in hotel rooms
• Don't tease wild animals when you enter national parks, especially lone elephants as they may harm you

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• Avaleppampatti (Tamil: ஆவலப்பம்பட்டி) is a village located 14 km north-east of Pollachi. Its 2500 inhabitants depend on agricultural works in coconut farms, copra making and coconut products producing industries (coir making). There are 3 temples to see: Avallappampatti Maariyaman temple, Karapadi Kaaliyaman temple and a Sivan temple with three lingams on the same base.
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Athirapally to Valparai and Pollachi Road Trip – A Photo Journey

• Jul 23, 2017
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It was the initial days after buying my first DSLR and a wide angle lens. So I was keen to take the new gears out for some days. But where to go was the question. Not because there aren’t any destinations. But because there are too many to choose from. That’s when I stumbled upon the Athirapally to Valparai route on Google Maps. I thought that was a good option because:

• First of all, the way passes through one of the beautiful forests of south India
• There are lots of photo opportunities including majestic waterfalls
• The route is popular and  interstate

So let us do the 3-day trip again through this photo journey…

Day 1: The Start – Kottayam to Athirapally

The quickly planned family trip started one sunny afternoon in January 2014, from our home in Kottayam. There were not many stops and by evening we approached Athirapally. We hadn’t booked any accommodation since it was not holidays. There were many good home-stays on the way. Our first day’s stay was on one such homestay, about 4 kilometers behind the Falls.

Day 2: Athirapally to Valparai

We set out to see the famous Athirapally Waterfalls on the second day morning itself. The drive started with a full tank refueling from the nearby petrol station. The roaring Falls was heard way before it was seen. Got a distant view also from the road itself. As we reached the entry point, the tourist crowd began to appear.

After a few minutes walk from the entry, we reached the top of the Falls. The view from the top itself was so amazing. But even more majestic was to watch it from the base. The walk-path leading down is a little steep. But the true grandeur of the Falls comes into picture from there.

The fact that this place was the location for many Indian movie songs is not without reason.

I was able to get some good pictures with the new Nikon 16-85mm.

Some Facts about Athirapally Waterfalls

• Athirapally is a segmented waterfall.
• 25 meters high and spans about 100 meters.
• Located on Chalakudy river flowing west.
• The best time to visit is after the rainy season – August to October months. That’s when we can see the Falls in full power.

Came out of the entry by around 10 am. Had our breakfast from a nearby coffee shop and continued.

Our next point was Vazhachal .

Vazhachal Waterfalls

Similar to Athirapally, there is an entry gate. There is lot more parking space.

This waterfall is totally different from that of Athirapally. Vazhachal is a cascading type of waterfall. The river descends in steps. Also, it was smaller.

There is a check post at Vazhachal. The forest road actually starts from here. There are several warning boards saying ‘wildlife crossing zone’. Because it is an important wildlife area, there is no entry at night in this route. The forest road from Athirapally to Valparai is narrow with many curves. So keep an eye for wildlife and drive slowly and carefully.

The drive was an inspiring experience. The fresh and cool air was freshening. The Sholayar forest range comes after Vazhachal.

Malakkappara

Came out of the forest and reached Malakkappara by afternoon, covering around 45 kilometers from Vazhachal. There are a few shops and small hotels here. There is also a check post at Malakkappara run by Kerala. And it is advised to exit the forest road and report here well before evening, considering safety. After that, there is another check post at Kerala – Tamil Nadu border, and one more on the way to Valparai after entering Tamil Nadu. The Upper Sholayar Dam can also be seen by the side of the road. Valparai is about 28 kilometers from Malakkappara and reached there by evening. Found a good stay in the town.

Day 3: Valparai – Pollachi – Kottayam

In the early morning, we went out to explore the places around Valparai. The tea gardens and the hills looked more beautiful at sunrise. Spent some time feeling the chilly January climate and the beautiful landscapes.

The return journey started after breakfast. The route was different from the one we came so we could see more places.

The route has 40 hairpin bends which make driving interesting. More and more spectacular views welcomed us on the way. The notable one among them was the view from the 9th hairpin bend, counted backward from 40.

The vast stretch of land including the catchment area of the Aliyar Dam was breathtaking. This is also a place where the endemic Nilgiri Tahrs are usually seen.

After Aliyar, there were not many views. And we reached Pollachi by noon. The road was good. By night we reached back home.

It was a great experience overall.

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Some facts about route from Athirapally to Valparai and to  Pollachi

• Athirappally to Vazhachal – 5km
• Vazhachal to Malakkappara – 45km
• Malakkappara to Valparai – 26km
• Valparai to Pollachi – 64km
• Athirappally – 80m
• Valparai – 1100m
• Highest Point – 1480m (near hairpin curve 32/40, where is the statue is located)
• Pollachi – 290m

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Country: india | state: tamilnadu, #23 of 23 places to visit in tamilnadu | places to visit in india, ideal trip duration: 1-2 days, base station: pollachi, nearest city to pollachi: coimbatore (48 kms), best time to visit pollachi: october to march, peak season: december to february, pollachi weather: summer: maximum - 38° and minimum - 24° c winter: maximum - 27° c and minimum - 19° c.

At a distance of 30 km from Udumalpet, 48 km from Coimbatore, 65 km from Valparai, 116 km from Munnar, 130 km from Dindigul, 163 km from Kochi, 191 km from Madurai, and 526 km from Chennai, Pollachi is a scenic town and a taluk headquarters in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu in India. It is the second-largest town in the district after Coimbatore and among the stunning offbeat Tourist places to visit near Madurai . Located on the tip of the Annamalai hills and the plains of Coimbatore, Pollachi is a largely visited tourist hub along with Coimbatore as part of Tamilnadu tour packages . The ancient name for Pollachi was 'Pozhil Vaitchi' meaning 'the land of natural wealth and prosperity in Tamil. The town was also called Mudi Konda Chola Nallur during the reign of Kulottunga Chola III. Since ancient times, the Pollachi market called by the name of 'Pollachi Sandhai' has been considered as a prosperous bazaar that combines great natural wealth. The town markets are always alive with cattle, traders, and vegetables but jaggery dominates as Pollachi remains the biggest market in Asia for Jaggery production. The charming town of Pollachi is known for its lavish greenery and blissful sceneries. Primarily an agricultural region, Pollachi adorns vast spreads of coconut, jaggery, and vegetable fields. The ancient Arulmigu Subramania Thirukoil which dates back to the 8th century CE is one of the most popular temples of the region. It was believed to have been a Shiva temple at some point in history. The famous Topslip, Annamalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, Aliyar Dam, and Masani Amman Temple are the other places to visit in Pollachi . The picturesque town has become a favorite spot among film-makers with over 1500 movies being shot here in the past few years. Although many religions like Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism prevail, Pollachi is mainly a Hindu town. Navaratri and Pongal are the two religious festivals celebrated here with great pomp and fervor. Also, Pollachi hosts the Cattle Festival generally during February, a competition for farmers and agriculturalists to showcase their best cattle and agricultural produce and win prizes as well. One can attend Pollachi Fair, a vendor and hawker fair held every Thursday. During this event, sellers market a variety of items such as clothing, pulses, vegetables, oils, etc. About 50 km from Pollachi, Coimbatore Airport is the nearest airport that has well flight connectivity with all the major cities of India including Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and Pune. Pollachi Junction has regular trains from Palakkad, Coimbatore, Tiruchendur, and Palani. Both State government and Private deluxe buses ply to Pollachi from nearby cities and towns such as Coimbatore, Dindigul, Chennai, Chalakudy, Tiruppur, Udumalpet, Madurai, Valparai, and Palani. Surrounded by the mighty Western Ghats, the town not only possess a charming scenic beauty but also experiences a mild and pleasant climate throughout the year. However, the best time to visit Pollachi is from December to February and in the monsoon season when the place looks splendid. Summers in Pollachi hit up to 35 degrees celsius and is generally not a touristy time.

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Nearest Airport: Coimbatore - Coimbatore Peelamedu Airport (50 Kms)

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#1 of 14 Places to Visit in Pollachi

At a distance of 24 km from Pollachi and 43 km from Valparai, Aliyar Dam is an earthen dam located at Aliyar village in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the popular dams in the Coimbatore district and among the prime places to visit in Valparai. Built across the Aliyar River, the Aliyar Dam was constructed during 1959-1969 mainly for irrigation purposes. Azhiyar Dam was inaugurated on 2nd October 1962 by then Prime minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and was commissioned in 2002 to generate Hydro Electric Power. The dam is located in the foothills of Valparai, in the Anaimalai Hills of the Western Ghats. The height of the dam is 81 m. There is a well-maintained park built at bottom of the Dam along with an aquarium, a mini Themed - Park and play area maintained by Tamil Nadu Fisheries Corporation. The view of the Anamalai range around the reservoir is a feast for the eyes and the view of the coconut groves from the top of the dam is amazing. One can also .....

Monkey Falls

#2 of 14 Places to Visit in Pollachi

At a distance of 5 km from Aliyar Dam, 27 km from Pollachi, and 38 km from Valparai Bus Station, Monkey Falls is a natural waterfall situated in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu. Situated on the Pollachi-Valparai road in the Anamalai Hills range, it is one of the magnificent waterfalls near Coimbatore , and among the best places to visit as part of Pollachi packages . Situated near Aliyar Dam, Monkey Falls is cascading down from a height of about 60 feet into a pool. Enveloped between evergreen forests and rocky cliffs, this enchanting waterfall brings together the entire scenery. It is one of the best places to visit in Pollachi . Take a dip in the falls is refreshing though it is a bit dangerous during monsoons when the water flow is high. As the name suggests, the place has several monkeys. .....

#3 of 14 Places to Visit in Pollachi

At a distance of 35 km from Pollachi and 76 km from Coimbatore, 5 km from Parambikulam , Topslip is a protected tiger reserve located in the Annamalai mountain range of the Western Ghats in Tamilnadu. It is one of the must include places in Pollachi Tour Packages. Situated at an altitude of 240 m, Topslip is the tourist zone and main birding area of the Annamalai Tiger Reserve, which is separated from the Nilgiri Hills by Palghat Gap in the north. It stands majestically with Green Spread Mountains and forest all around. The place got its name during the British era, as lots of its timber slipped down to the plains below. Topslip is blessed with a gentle altitude, a salubrious climate, and a variety of flora and fauna. Its picturesque location and fabulous scenery have made it a popular location for several movie sequences. It is also famous for the elephant camp. It is the best gateway for a wonderful .....

Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary

#4 of 14 Places to Visit in Pollachi

At a distance of 5 km from Topslip , 40 km from Pollachi, 80 km from Palakkad, and 82 km from Coimbatore, Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected tiger reserve located in Palakkad district of Kerala. Situated on Tamil Nadu - Kerala Border, it is one of the popular wildlife sanctuaries in Kerala , and among the top places to visit near Pollachi . Parambikulam Tiger Reserve, formerly known as Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, is a 391 Sq. km protected area in Chittur taluk of Palakkad district of Kerala. The wildlife sanctuary, which had an area of 285 sq. km was established in 1973. It is in the Sungam range of hills between the Anaimalai Hills and Nelliampathy Hills. The sanctuary was declared as a Tiger Reserve in 2010. Including the buffer zone, the tiger reserve has a span of 643.66 Sq. km. The .....

Masani Amman Temple

#5 of 14 Places to Visit in Pollachi

At a distance of 14 km from Pollachi Junction, Sri Masani Amman Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located at Anaimalai near Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. Situated at the confluence of Aliyar River and the Uppar stream, it is one of the popular places of pilgrimage near Coimbatore , and among the top Pollachi places to visit . Also known as Anaimalai Masani Amman Temple is dedicated to Goddess Arulmigu Masani Amman. The presiding deity is seen in a lying posture measuring 15 feet with four hands holding a skull, snake, drum, and a trident. The most noteworthy feature of the temple is that it serves as a welfare government listening to the grievances of the public, as a clinical dispensary rectifying the physical ills of people, and as a court of justice easing the suffering of men and women. Besides the presiding deity, the temple also has idols of .....

Sri Subramania Swami Temple

#6 of 14 Places to Visit in Pollachi

At a distance of 1 km from Pollachi Junction, Sri Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the sacred places of pilgrimage in Pollachi and among the must include places in Pollachi Packages. Dedicated Lord Murugan, Sri Subramania Swami Temple was built in 12-13th century AD during the reign of Kongu Sundara Pandian and Kongu Tribhuvana Chakravarthi Vikrama Chola according to epigraphic findings. Konga Cholas built this temple in honor of 'Lord Shiva' and named it as 'Thiruvahatheswaramudayar' temple, 700 years ago. There is also one such detail on the southern wall of the temple showing the name of the temple as Thiru Agatheeswaram Udayar belonging to the sixth year of the rule of King Perum Padappu Sorupam of Kochi royal family. In due course, it came to be called 'Subramanyar Kovil' and 'Lord Subramanyar' is worshipped here. This temple has a high architectural value. The temple faces east with one Prakara and accommodates .....

Annamalai Tiger Reserve

#7 of 14 Places to Visit in Pollachi

At a distance of 38 km from Pollachi and 76 km from Coimbatore, Annamalai Tiger Reserve is a protected area located in the Annamalai mountain range of the Western Ghats in Tamilnadu. It is one of the popular tiger reserves in India and among the must include places in Pollachi Tour Packages. Annamalai Tiger Reserve was originally called Anamalai Wild Life Sanctuary notified in the year 1974 and established in the year 1976. Later, it was renamed as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park in honor of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's visit in 1961. Located at an altitude of 1400 m, the sanctuary has declared as Annamalai Tiger Reserve in 2007 with an extent of 958.59 sq. km that encompassed the erstwhile IGWLS&NP or Aanaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary. According to the National Tiger Conservation Authority, the Reserve presently includes a core area of 958.59 sq. km and a buffer area of 521.28 sq.km forming a total area of 1479.87 sq. km. The reserve is bordered with .....

Sulakkal Mariamman Temple

#8 of 14 Places to Visit in Pollachi

At a distance of 13 km from Pollachi Junction, Sri Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple situated at Sulakkal village near Pollachi in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the sacred temples in Pollachi and among the must-visit places as part of Pollachi Tour Packages. Dedicated Goddess Ambika, this 400 years old temple is one of the most important Mariamman temples in Kongunadu. The deity is a Swayambu Murthy. There is a scar on the idol caused by the hoof of a cow. As per the mythology, the cows of a nearby village called Velayudhampalayam used to graze in this area. The villagers observed that the amount of milk given by the cows was progressively coming down as the cows. So the farmers decided to find out the reason behind it and came to know that the cows were pouring their milk at a specific place. When they drove away from the cows, the leg of one of the cows was caught in a bush and when the cow took his leg off it, suddenly the swayambu appeared from the little flawed which had happened .....

Thirumoorthy Hills & Waterfall

#9 of 14 Places to Visit in Pollachi

At a distance of 38 km from Pollachi, Thirumoorthy Hills is one of the charming outdoors near Pollachi. A part of the Anamalai range of the Western Ghats, it is one of the famous places to visit in near Pollachi. At the foot of the hills is the Thirumoorthy Temple, also known as Sri Amanalingeswarar Temple. A perennial stream flows by the side of the temple. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu trinity, Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Brahma. Legend says that Athri Maharishi and his wife Anasuya Devi resided in these hills, and the Gods of the Hindu trinity had come down to test their devotion. The Gods asked Anasuya Devi to make their offerings in nudity. She agreed and changed the Gods as babies with her devotion, fed them & put them to sleep in a cradle. Athri came back afterward and hearing the story from Anasuya praised the three gods sleeping in the cradle. Later, the Trinities come back to their original form and give a boon to Anasuya. According to her wish, three children .....

#10 of 14 Places to Visit in Pollachi

At a distance of 85 km from Ooty, 189 km from Kochi, 207 km from Mysore, 209 km from Madurai, 383 km from Bangalore, and 491 km from Chennai, Coimbatore (also known as Kovai) is the second-largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu. Coimbatore is also the administrative headquarters of Coimbatore district and among the top Tamilnadu tourist places . Situated on the banks of the Noyyal River, Coimbatore is known as Manchester of southern India due to a large number of textile industries located in the city. Coimbatore is also famous for its engineering firms, automobile parts manufacturers & educational institutions. It can be visited along with Ooty packages . Coimbatore was ruled by several dynasties including Gangas, Cholas, Delhi Sultanates, Vijayanagara Kings & Madurai Nayaks when it was a small town of less than 3000 residents. It was the capital city of Kongu Nadu and ruled by the ..... Distance (From Pollachi): 48 Kms Trip Duration (From Pollachi - Including Travel): Full Day .....

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