Trip To Valparai

Plan a trip to Valparai, a hill station in Tamil Nadu to experience the majestic splendor of the forest, sprawling tea plantations and rich wildlife.

Do you want to experience the majestic splendor of the forest, sprawling tea plantations and rich wildlife? If you are nature lover, you should visit Valparai, a scenic hill station in Tamil Nadu. Tourists can enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of forests from the hilltops of this enchanting tourist destination. It is a beautiful place located at the base of Sahya Mountain ranges. Plan a trip to Valpara to enjoy the misty mountains, scenic valleys, gorgeous streams and unique flora and fauna.

Chalakkudy route is more appropriate to reach Valparai if you travel from Cochin. In fact, one can enjoy the real beauty of the nature if he chooses this route. Besides, you can enjoy the beauty of Athirapally Waterfalls by selecting this route to reach Valparai. Charpa Falls is also promising during your trip to this astounding destination. You can also reach this hill station if you travel around 65 kilometers from Pollachi. Coimbatore is almost 100 kilometers from Valpara. It is interesting to know that you need to cover 41 hairpin curves to reach Valpara from Pollachi.

Athirapally

Athirapally is truly a photographer’s paradise because of its majestic Waterfall. It is certainly the Niagra of Kerala. You will be able to capture mesmerizing beauty of the waterfall from any angle. Athirapally Waterfalls can be a common scene in many of the Indian films because of its matchless beauty. Your trip to Valpara gives you an unexpected opportunity to watch the most beautiful waterfall in Kerala.

Enjoy The Trip Through Forests

You need to travel through dense forest after visiting Athirapally Waterfall in order to reach Valparai. This trip can be a beautiful experience. The cool climate of the forest as well as the chilly winds makes your trip to Valpara a unique experience. A lot of astonishing and stunning sceneries are waiting for you at this majestic hill station. Once you reach this place, you will be mesmerized because of the scenic charm of this picnic spot.

A Crowded Town Area

Valparai is not just another small town in Tamil Nadu with a few small tea and grocery shops. The uniqueness of forests, dams, waterfalls and tea estates are suddenly gave way to the hustle and bustle of civilization.  We can compare the Valparai town to Munnar Town. Strict checking is there by forest officials at Athirapally and Malakkapara which are the start and end points of your forest trip. They scrutinize what we carry and take notes of them including all the items made up of plastics. Remember to avoid carrying anything made up of plastics whenever you plan trips to forests.

Enjoy The Excitement Of The Trip

Planning a trip to Valparai can be exciting because of its scenic nature and wild route. The journey through 47 kilometers of the dense forest between Malakkappara and Athirapally can be extremely enjoyable. But you must remember that it is difficult to find even a small tea shop on this route. See the wilderness of the forest as you move forward and watch several rare animals. It is absolutely amazing to watch those animals that you have seen only in zoos in its natural habitat.

Heart Soothing Greenery

Enjoy the trip through the zig zag road and watch the rich greenery of the place. Thick Deciduous forests are there on both sides of the road. Visitors can also enjoy the beauty of a small lake named “Watchumaram”. It is your fine opportunity to enjoy some of the most scenic places like Aanakayam, Palam, Sholayar Powerhouse and sprawling tea plantations. The famous Sholayar Dam is also on the way to Valpara.  Surrounded by the Anamalai Hills in Kerala and Koorangmoodi in Tamil Nadu, you will love the beauty of this reservoir. There are several cross roads on either sides that provide amazing sights of the dam and powerhouses.

Southern Chirapunji

Valpara is known as the “Southern Chirapunji” because it is one of the destinations in Tamil Nadu that gets rich rainfall. So, the area has high humidity and the sky is cloudy most of the time.  Valpara can be a good recommendation for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. If you are a nature lover, you will love to visit this place because of its excellent wildlife parks. Valpara can be a photographer’s delight as they can capture amazing shots.

Thrilling Activities

Valparai offers excellent chances to enjoy trekking. You can find many good trekking trails at this spot. With several good churches and temples, Valparai is also a good choice for pilgrims. It must be a wonderful experience to walk through the rich tea plantations in this destination. Many people choose this immaculate place because it is rich with wide ranges of exotic flora and fauna. This area is also famous for varieties of bird species. The area is noted for wildlife like spotted dear, sambar, elephants, gaur, giant squirrels and boars.

Other Tourist Attractions

In addition to exotic flora and fauna, there are many other striking attractions in Valparai. The tourist attractions near Valpara include Shaolayar Dam, Balaji Temple, Pancha Mukha Vinayakar Temple, Monkey Fall and Aliyar Dam. Many view points are also there on the Valparai-Pollachi road. The Loms View Point is the main one among them which located on the 9^th hairpin bend towards Valprai from Pollachi. Visitors can watch Aliyar Dam and nearby places from this viewpoint. You can also watch beautiful views of Pollachi town and valleys from this place.

The famous Chinnakalar waterfalls situated almost 26 kilometers east of Valaparai Hill station. Chinnakallar receives the credit of getting second maximum seasonal rainfall in India.  So, it is known as the Chirapunji of South India. Nirar Dam situates almost 15 kilometers away from Valpara. Even if this dam made as a part of hydro-electric project, it has not spoiled the natural beauty of the place. Valparai is a must-visit place if you are a nature lover and would love to watch exotic wildlife and striking landscapes. The beauty of Nirar Dam is matchless. The spectacular sunrise and sunset views at Valparai are also commendable.