64-km drive from Pollachi to Valparai is itself an exotic experience. En route is the Indira Gandhi Wild Life Sanctuary where lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri and the common langur, Malabar giant squirrel, elephant, gaur, spotted deer, sambar, barking deer and wild boar reside. From Valparai you can visit the Aliyar, Sholaiyar and Nirar dams. Tunnels bored into the mountains and canals to harness the water from Parambikulam, Aliyar, Nirar, Sholaiyar Dam, and several tourist spots.

Geographical Information

Location Tamilnadu, Coimbatore District, South India
Latitude/ Longitude 10o13' - 10o33'N, 76o49' - 77o21'E
Average Rainfall 500-5000mm. South west- North East Monsoon
Nearest Railway Station Pollachi-65 kms
Nearest Air Port Coimbatore-105 kms
Highest Peak Tanaka Malai. 2513m

Boundary

North Palghat
South Munnar
East Udumalai - Palani and Kodaikanal
West Parambikulam and Munnar forest

Transfer time by road to Valparai from:

Cochin Intl. Airport - 145Km/4 hrs
Coimbatore Airport - 105Km/3hrs

Coimbatore – Pollachi – Valparai