12/11/2019
VALPARAI
11/11/2019- Valparai is a hill station in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. 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.
Elevation: 1,193 m
168 KM From Edappally Via Ezhattumukham .Athirapally and Vazhachal
Vazhachal Gate will Open from Morning 6 am to evening 6 PM
Valparai is at a distance of 64 kilometres (40 mi) from Pollachi; 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Udumalaipettai; 145 kilometres (90 mi) from Tiruppur; 154 kilometres (96 mi) from Munnar; 107 kilometres (66 mi) from Chalakudy; 129 kilometres (80 mi) from Nelliampathi; 110 kilometres (68 mi) from Palakkad; 153 kilometres (95 mi) from Thrissur. The road from Pollachi to Valparai has 40 hairpin bends. It takes about 2 hours to reach Valparai from Pollachi on State Highway 78. TNSTC operates buses from Valparai to Pollachi, Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Udumalaipettai and Palani. Valparai is connected to Athirappilly Falls by road and is 107 km from Valparai to Chalakudi.
Bus Timings : There are only very few buses, daily from Chalakudy to Valparai.The first bus, Sri Abhirami starts from Chalakudy Private Bus Stand at Early Morning
The road is suitable for cars and bikes. Start early morning. At some places the road is very narrow: though no tigers: except a jaguar or an elephant blocking your way. There will be very few vehicles and the road will be mostly yours. Never travel along at Night. There are many spots where u can enjoy a lot of mammals, birds and insects endemic to the western ghats.
