2 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN VALPARAI
Valparai is a hill station in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu (place). Nallamudi Viewpoint has vistas of the Anamalai Hills in the Western Ghats, and surrounding tea estates. To the northwest, in Kerala, Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is a forested area, with teak plantations and trails, sheltering tigers and Indian elephants. Northeast of town, the Anamalai Tiger Reserve is home to tigers, panthers, elephants and macaques.
ALIYAR DAM:
It is located between Pollachi and Valparai.At a distance of
sixty four (64 Kms) from Coimbatore, twenty four (24 Kms)
sixty four (64 Kms) from Coimbatore, twenty four (24 Kms)
from Pollachi & Five hundred and forty-five (545 Kms) from Chennai.
Built across Aliyar River between 1959 and 1969, the primary
purpose of the dam is to support irrigation for Pollachi and near
by places for Agriculture purpose. The height of the dam is 81
meters. There is a well maintained park built at bottom of the Dam.
purpose of the dam is to support irrigation for Pollachi and near
by places for Agriculture purpose. The height of the dam is 81
meters. There is a well maintained park built at bottom of the Dam.
The view of the Anamalai range around the reservoir is a feast for
the eyes and the view of the coconut groves from top of the dam is
amazing. Boating is available here. It is connected by frequent buses
from Pollachi. Most of the people visiting Valparai make a trip Aliyar
the eyes and the view of the coconut groves from top of the dam is
amazing. Boating is available here. It is connected by frequent buses
from Pollachi. Most of the people visiting Valparai make a trip Aliyar
Dam too
NALLAMUDI POONJOLAI VIEWPOINT:
the Nallamudi-Poonjolai view point is a refreshing drive along
the winding estate roads that run between rolling acres of verdant
tea gardens spanning on either sides. Upon reaching the forest
check post, one will have to park their vehicle and make a short
tread uphill to take-in the full view. A trudge along the estate path is
also a good way to imbibe the essence of the surrounding – watch
birds, observe pug marks, bear droppings, elephant dungs and other
tell-tale signs that inform of the wildlife that lives around
check post, one will have to park their vehicle and make a short
tread uphill to take-in the full view. A trudge along the estate path is
also a good way to imbibe the essence of the surrounding – watch
birds, observe pug marks, bear droppings, elephant dungs and other
tell-tale signs that inform of the wildlife that lives around