Valparai tourist place
A huge reservoir in the forest on the road to Kerala — best seen from the viewpoint and road.
Sholayar Dam is a large reservoir about 20 km from Valparai on the road towards Malakkappara and Athirappilly, often described as one of the deepest dams in Asia. Visitors see the dam and backwaters from the road and viewpoint; the structure itself is a restricted area. Allow 30–45 minutes, or see it on the way to Athirappilly.
Wide backwaters edged by forest and tea estates, especially dramatic in mist or after the monsoon when the reservoir is full.
No, the dam structure is restricted; you view it from the road and viewpoints.
Cascades tumbling through boulders in one of the rainiest corners of the Western Ghats.
The view locals save for their guests: layer upon layer of the Anamalais, often under a sea of mist.
Climb the 40 bends from Pollachi and leave through the forest to Athirappilly.
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The classic Valparai weekend — ghat road, tea country, viewpoints and one cool, quiet night.
Private cab Stay Meals
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