Valparai Tour Package

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Valparai Travel Tips

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Best Time to Vist:-The best time to visit Valparai is between the months of September to March
Monsoon: The month of Monsoon lasts between June to August here.
Summer: The summers tween March to May, wherein the temperatures go really high.

Things to Carry:-Nothing special. However between September and Feb. it is advisable to carry warm clothes.

LOCATION :Valparai is a Taluk and hill station in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is located 3,500 feet (1,100 m) above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats, at a distance of 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Coimbatore and 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Pollachi. Valparai is connected to Athirampalli falls by road and is 130 km from Valparai to Chalakudi.

ALTITUDE :Valparai is located at 10.37°N 76.97°E. It has an average elevation of 3,914 feet (1,193 m).
Latitude: 10.32359 North
Longitude: 76.951 East

CLIMATE :The period between Dec. and Feb. is rather chilly.

ANNUAL RAINFALLThe average annual rainfall is 1907 mm.

MAIN CROPS
Valparai has a high concentration of tea and coffee.

CLOTHING :Light summer clothes for most of the year. However between Dec. and Feb. it is advisable to carry warm clothes.

LANGUAGE :Tamil is the local language

STD CODE : 04253

WHAT TO SHOP FOR :Pepper, Cardamom, Tea, coffee

ANAIMALAI TIGER RESERVE

Indira Gandhi wild sanctuary is situated in Topslip, which is about 82 Km from Coimbatore. A wide variety of flora and fauna, several endangered species like barking deer, hornbill, Nilgiri Thar, Mouse deer etc are seen here. Kozhikamothi, about 6 Km from Topslip is the place where elephants are trained. The feeding of elephants is a delight to watch and the elephant safari in the wild jungles is really an enthralling experience. Cottages inside the deep forest is a pleasure and thrill to stay.

Wildlife

Huddled in the wide-spanning biome of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR), the fauna in and around Valparai are at once diverse, majestic, and fierce. Veering off into the thick, lush evergreen forests can lead one to spot leopards, elephants, sambars, boars, and sloth bears amongst others. Yet the forests are also home to much rarer species, unique to this part of the Western Ghats: these include but are not limited to lion-tailed macaques, flying squirrels, pangolins, and the great hornbill. 

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While most of these animals are not known to attack the urban population and are usually limited to the forests, it is nevertheless advisable to explore these regions only with a local guide or a Forest Department official. Though such matters are closely monitored by the Forest Department, the fauna still suffers because of excessive human activity: in particular, the expansion of tea and coffee plantations has unfortunately resulted in a loss of habitat for a variety of species.

Overview of Valparai

Situated at 1500m above sea level in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, Valparai is an obscure yet tranquil hill station in the Anamalai Hills. Its alluring combination of grassy knolls, clean air, and picturesque sights entice tourists from all over the country and beyond, rendering it one of the most sought-after destinations in the southern region of the Western Ghats.

It is the haven of those who yearn to visit similar hill stations like Ooty, Kodaikanal, and Coorg but are discouraged by the eruption of vacation-footfall in those places. Everyone -- from corporate workers or students seeking respite from the noise of their urban lives to nature-loving souls and trekking-enthusiasts -- can gain something worthwhile from travelling to and staying at Valparai. It truly is the 'seventh heaven

Propelled by an economy that comprises largely of coffee and tea estates, this idyllic hill station also flourishes because of its thriving tourism industry. Yet it also inheres a rich heritage for those with an appreciation for history and culture. Its monuments and temples stand out as major attractions in this regard.