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Valparai Package with Campfire and Food

A warm fire, good food and a cool Valparai night, with sightseeing by day.

  • 2D/1N (3D/2N option)
  • Pollachi, Coimbatore or your city
  • Friends · Families
  • Private AC cab

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This package books a stay at a cottage, resort or homestay that hosts an evening campfire (where local rules and the weather allow), with dinner (a barbecue or a home-style meal) and breakfast, plus a private cab for sightseeing. It is popular with families and groups of friends. The campfire is always at the property, never in forest areas.

Duration
2D/1N (3D/2N option)
Starts
Pollachi, Coimbatore or your city
Ends
Same point
Best time
November–May (dry evenings)
Stay
Cottage, resort or homestay with a campfire area
Meals
Dinner (barbecue or home-style, veg or non-veg) and breakfast

Highlights

5 highlights
  • A campfire at your stay on dry evenings (subject to the property's permission)
  • A barbecue or home-style dinner, with veg and non-veg options
  • Private-cab sightseeing: Aliyar, the hairpin bends, Koolangal, Nallamudi and Sholayar
  • Good for birthdays and group get-togethers, with music kept low
  • Early-night friendly: the fire is lit after sunset and dinner is served by 8:30 PM
2D/1N (3D/2N option)

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  1. Guests at a tea estate at sunsetDay 1

    Day 1

    Arrival via Aliyar → afternoon sights → campfire evening

    • 64 km from Pollachi · 105 km from Coimbatore
    • Cottage, resort or homestay
    • Dinner

    Climb to Valparai via Aliyar Dam and Loam's View Point, have lunch in town, and spend the afternoon at Koolangal river and Sri Balaji Temple. Check in by 4:30 PM. After sunset the campfire is lit (weather permitting) with snacks, followed by a barbecue or home-style dinner. Music stays low, because the estates are quiet places and wildlife is close.

What's included

What's included

  • Private AC vehicle with an experienced hill driver for the entire trip
  • Pickup and drop at your chosen point (home, hotel, railway station, bus stand or airport within the start city)
  • Room, cottage or homestay with a campfire area
  • One campfire evening (where permitted), dinner and breakfast
  • Fuel, driver bata, toll, parking and inter-state permit
  • WhatsApp support before and during the trip

Not included

  • Entry tickets, forest safaris, boating and camera fees
  • Lunch, snacks and meals not mentioned
  • Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed under inclusions
  • Extra costs caused by landslides, road closures or forest-department restrictions
  • Extra firewood or barbecue items beyond the plan

Good to know

  • Campfires are at the property's discretion and depend on rain, wind and local rules. If a fire isn't possible, dinner still goes ahead.
  • Barbecue menus vary by property, so tell us your veg and non-veg numbers and any allergies in advance.
  • Please keep music low and don't wander beyond the property after dark.
Cottage among terraced tea slopes
Deluxe family suite with balcony in Valparai
Clouds over Valparai tea hills and reservoir
Aliyar Dam and reservoir at the foot of the Anamalai Hills
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What travellers say

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Booked 5 days 4 nights tour package with family of 6 persons and 2 kids from Chennai.Family and enjoyed the beautiful sightseeings of valparai parambikulam athirapally falls.special mention they given a very good stay for 4 nights with breathtaking views and parambikulam stay arranged by Mahesh sir was highly appreciated.As Mahesh sir was a naturalist with him as a cab driver for our 5 days trip was very informative and we doesn't see a person with tons of knowledge in wildlife and local insights. We enjoyed many wildlife spottings elephant,leopard,sloth bear,wild dogs,great Indian guar,lion tailed macaque,giant squirrel, and many birds etc in this tour with help of Mahesh.He is very good guide and good friend I had got from valparai. Food provided in the package was very excellent and home made local stuff.Special mention on time food was delivered to room.Non veg was very tasty as we paid that belongs to our request. We enjoyed local cusines,bamboo rafting,tribal dance,tribal people visit, with help of Mahesh and stay given inside the forest was highly recommend by this travels. We covered all places and tour was very customer friendly.Punctual on time pick up drop feels we are very safe.As with family Mahesh sir driving skills was out of box in hills journey, Vehicle given by them was Innova very clean and excellent maintenance with service records feels very safe to drive for 5 days. Excellent service, customer service was their top notched.will share their contacts to all my family and friends.
MWMunish WaranGoogle review · Dec 2025
TRIP WORTHY👍👍👍👍👍 Thank You so much Mahesh sir❤️ Its a 3 days 2 night trip covering valparai topslip and parambikulam with family of 4 people booked valparai mahesh travels. To start with pollachi junction till end of the trip valparai topslip and parambikulam the hospitality of the hotel assistants, cab Driver Mr.Rajagopal was very helpful and satisfactory.. we visited all the places safely, timely and also we were informed about the historical news of the places by the driver himself which was helpful to make the trip more memorable..valparai has become my most favourite trip especially because of the nature anf wildlife safari, tribal symphony, forest stay, trekking etc of arrangements made by Mr. Mahesh sir for our family. Wow breathtaking road curves and natural beauty!! Tour package was very cost economic and customized . Food prepared was homely and taste was very good as we are vegetarian of nominal cost. Thanks for the chef from mahesh travels for their food choices provided with great taste.stay was very excellent and clean, comfort for 2 nights with all aminities. Will definitely we and out neighbours will keep in touch for the next trip. Well organized and professional people in tourism.i will refer your number to relatives and friends. Thank you mahesh and team mahesh travels.
AKArun kumarGoogle review · Aug 2025
"Just returned from a beautiful 3-day, 2-night trip to Valparai. A huge thank you to Mr. Mahesh sir for organizing everything perfectly. From the moment we started, everything was well-planned and stress-free. ​He was not just a travel agent or driver; we felt him like our family member. and specially that elephant crossing scene was awesome and mesmerizing, unforgettable moments in my life.He ensured our safety, showed us the best local spots, your patient and caring throughout the journey. If you are looking for someone trustworthy who treats you with genuine care, that's the person we recommend Mr.Mahesh Thank you, sir, for the memories!" ​My family and I truly enjoyed every moment. More than the sightseeing, we appreciated your company and care. We felt very safe and comfortable with you. We will definitely recommend you to our friends. ​
VJVaishali JeevaGoogle review · Jan 2026

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Which Valparai stays have a campfire?

Some cottages, resorts and homestays host campfires on dry evenings. We book one that does and confirm it before you travel.

Is the campfire guaranteed?

No. It depends on the weather and local rules. Rain is common from June to September, so November to May gives the best chance.

Is a non-veg barbecue available?

Usually yes, at properties that serve non-veg. Share your menu preferences when you book.

Can we celebrate a birthday?

Yes. We can arrange a cake and simple decorations at extra cost.

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