VALPARAI HILL STATION
Valparai, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India
Valparai is a cute Hill Station and a municipality located in Coimbatore district of Tamilnadu. It lies at an altitude of about 3,500 feet on the Annamalai Hill Range of the Western Ghats and is also one of the top Tamilnadu tourist places. This place has number of tea and coffee estates surrounded by thick forest. Chinna Kallar, in Valparai is one of the highest rainfall areas in India. There are around 40 steep, hairpin bends to reach Valparai from the plains of Pollachi. The region is also a rich elephant tract and is known to have many leopards. The Valparai range is also the habitat of Nilgiri Tahr. Tourists can also make a visit to the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, which is one of the most prominent attractions of Valparai.
Interesting Facts
- A three day summer festival is organized at Valparai in the month of May to boost tourism. This event includes sessions for children, food festivals, cricket and football matches. Furthermore, flower shows, folk and tribal dances are also a part of this event. Thousands of tourists come here to see the summer festival and enjoy the natural beauty.
Suggested time duration
6 Hours
Crowded Period
March to May
Best Season To Visit
October to January
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 08:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Valparai New Bus Station |
200 MTRS | 9513508001 |
 Anaimalai Railway Station |
63.4 KM | 139 |
 Cochin International Airport |
113 KM | 0484-2610115 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle & Food
Suitable For
Adults
Children
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 25 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Pollachi | 65 KM |
Nearest Temples
SRI PATTEESWARAR SWAMY TEMPLE
Temple dates back to 1500 year period
EACHANARI VINAYAGAR TEMPLE
This temple was built in 1500 A.D.
SRI SUBRAMANYA SWAMY TEMPLE
Lord Muruga is glorified in Thiru Murugatrupadai, a noted work of the Tamil Literature
SRI PALLIKONDA RANGANATHA SWAMI TEMPLE
This temple was built 1000 years ago
PUTRIDANKONDEESWARAR TEMPLE
The Muruga idol is about 5 feet tall in the Sanctum
SRI NANJUNDESWARAR TEMPLE
Temple was built during 16th century
SRI MANNEESWARAR TEMPLE
Lord graces from Kailasa Vimanam
SRI VELLIANGIRI ANDAVAR TEMPLE
In the 6 feet wide cave, Lord Shiva graces the devotees in the form of Pancha Lingas
SRI AVINASHI LINGESWARAR TEMPLE
This is the first Lord Shiva temple in praised in Thevaram hymns
SRI BANNARI AMMAN TEMPLE
Bannari Amman temple is one of the most famous Amman temples in Tamil nadu
Nearest Attractions
MuseumGASS FOREST MUSEUM
First institution to house exhibits related to forestry
WaterfallsVAIDEHI WATERFALLS
Waterfall derives the name after the movie Vaithegi Kathirunthal
FortPALAKKAD FORT
Fort was built in the 1766 A.D. by Hyder Ali
OutdoorFANTASY PARK
Experience the everlasting enjoyment and adventure
WildlifePARAMBIKULAM WLS
UNESCO declared this as a World Heritage Site
DamPARAMBIKULAM DAM
One of the top ten Embankment Dams in the world
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