The pollution free heavenly land, Valparai is located above 3,500 feet from the sea level on the Anamalai mountain range. Valparai does not mean only a single town. It stands majestically with Green Spread Mountains and forest all around.
The 65 Km drive from Pollachi to Valparai itself is an exotic experience. En route is the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary where lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri and the common langur, Malabar giant squirrel, elephant, gaur, spotted deer, Sambar, barking deer and wild boar reside.
From Valparai one can visit the Aliyar, Sholayar and Nirar dams. Tunnels bored into the mountains and canals to harness the water from Parambikulam, Aliyar, Nirar, Sholaiyar, and several tourist spots listed below.
Visit, enjoy the pleasure of Nature, and keep the green memories alive......
|
| |
| Suggested Itinerary |
| |
Day 1: |
| |
| |
- Evening – Departure from Chennai by train
|
| | |
| |
Day 2: |
| |
| |
- Early morning – Arrival at Coimbatore and drive to Pollachi
|
| |
- Breakfast at Pollachi and drive to Valparai
|
| |
- En route, visit: Aliyar Dam & Monkey Falls
|
| |
- Noon – Arrival and check in to the Hotel at Valparai
|
| |
|
| |
- Post lunch: Local sightseeing: Visit Nallamudi Pooncholai & Numberparai View Point.
|
| |
- Later, visit Sholayar Dam (Subject to time availability / feasibility)
|
| |
- Evening: Back at the hotel at Valparai
|
| |
- Dinner & Overnight at Valparai
|
| |
Day 3: |
| |
| |
- After breakfast – Local sightseeing around Valparai (including the Athirapally waterfalls)
|
| | |
| |
Day 4: |
| |
| |
- After Early breakfast (Around 0700 hrs) – Check out and drive to Topslip
|
| |
- Arrival at Topslip followed by Jungle safari (approx. 1 hr 30 min)
|
| | |
| |
- Post lunch: Drive to Parambikulam Dam
|
| |
- Evening: Drive to Coimbatore
|
| |
- Arrival at Coimbatore followed by dinner
|
| |
- Local shopping at Coimbatore (subject to time availability)
|
| |
- Late evening: Departure from Coimbatore by train
|
| | |
| |
Day 5: |
| |
| |
- Morning – Arrival at Chennai. Tour ends.
|
| |
| |
Note: |
| |
| |
- The accommodation available at Valparai is not a luxurious one and it’s just an accommodation with basic facilities…
- Entry into Topslip is subject to permission from the Forest Department and there may be any last minute restriction to enter into the assigned area without prior notice…
- Visit to the Athirapally waterfalls is allowed only between 8 am and 6 pm
- Hotel check in time: 1200 hrs & check out time: 1100 hrs
|
| |
The Package Cost |
| |
(The Package cost depends on the Group Size / Mode of Transport / Food Preference / Other Connected Services) |
| |
Food |
| |
| |
- Simple vegetarian food will be served during the complete trip
|
(Non-Veg menu can be organized at additional cost on prior information & subject to feasibility) |
| |
Package cost includes: |
| |
| |
- Overnight stay accommodation at the Forest Guest House / Resort / Hotel / In open (subject to the location of the visit)
|
| |
- Food as mentioned in the itinerary
|
| |
- Basic Survival Ration, in case if trekking is involved
|
| | - Two bottles of drinking water (Additional requirement to be procured at own cost)
|
| |
- Entry fee into the Reserve Forest
|
| | |
| |
- Bonfire (Subject to feasibility & permission from concerned authorities)
|
| |
Package cost does not include: |
| |
| |
- Transportation from own location to destination and back (can be organized at additional cost)
|
| |
- Food other than mentioned in the itinerary
|
| |
- Entry fee into any other places of visit
|
| |
- Camera charges / Safari charges / Dharshan charges, etc
|
| |
- Snacks during bonfire (can be organized at additional cost on prior information & subject to feasibility)
|
| |
- Personal expenses, if any
|
| |
Note: |
| |
| |
- The trip can be customized as per the group’s exact interest.
|
| |
- No guarantee will be given on sighting any wildlife / Birds / Plants, etc during the trek.
|
| |
- Since the area of visit may have only the basic amenities for stay, it’s advisable to carry own bed sheet / blanket along with personal toiletries for overnight stay.
|
| |
- All participants are requested to carry their personal medicines, if any.
|
| |
- All participants are requested to carry a bed sheet (this can be a standby in case of any shortage of the same in the Forest Guest House).
|
| |
- It’s the responsibility of the coordinating person / team leader of the participating group to collect and maintain the emergency contact details of each participant.
|
| |
- Outdoor activities are not mandatory and will be subject to weather as well as feasibility conditions.
|
| |
- All participants are requested to follow the law of nature to ensure that the ecology of the mother earth is preserved at its best.
|
| |
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the forest area.
|
| |
- Basic Survival Ration will be provided by the organizer, subject to the exact need / feasibility.
|
| |
- The area of visit is under the control of Forest Department and there may be any last minute restriction to enter into the assigned area without prior notice
|
| |
- The organizer is not responsible for any untoward incident if happens during the course of the trip. However, basic precautions will be taken by the organizer to ensure that the trip ends in a good note.
|
| |
Mongoose Nature Trails Activities |
| |
(Subject to feasibility / time availability / permission from concerned authorities) |
| |
Nature Activities: |
| |
| |
- Trekking (Mild / Medium / Hard Treks)
|
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
|
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Wild Crafts: |
| |
| |
- Fun & Learn with Rope Knots
|
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
|
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
- Improvised Chopsticks, etc.
|
| |
Hobbies: |
| |
| |
|
| | |
| |
- Solving the Rubik’s Cube (Basic), etc.
|
| |
General: |
| |
| |
|
| |
- Self Defence Basics (Body Techniques / Nunchaku / Silambam)
|
| |
- Life Saving / First Aid (Basics), etc.
|
| |
Places of interest around Valparai |
| |
Sholayar Dam (20 Km from Valparai): |
| |
It is the second deepest dam of Asia. An active tourist spot found always busy. A beautiful place to visit. |
| |
Nirar Dam (15 Km from Valparai): |
| |
| This dam is built for multipurpose project such as irrigation, Hydro electricity production. Dam is situated in a wonderful location covered by a dense forest. There is a waterfalls nearby the dam which resembles the Cascade. |
| |
Chinnakallar (15 Km from Valparai): |
| |
| Chinnakalar is a geographically important place. It is the second highest rain fall area in India. Always found wet and misty. The green dense forest with tall majestic trees all along the road to Chinnakalar is a pleasure to enjoy. There is a waterfalls in Chinnakallar which sounds like a roaring lion. |
| |
Balaji temple (10 Km from Valparai): |
| |
| Balaji temple is owned by the Peria Karamalai tea Industries. Situated in Karamalai, it’s a very beautiful & famous temple to visit. |
| |
Grass Hills (15 Km from Valparai): |
| |
| Grass hills is a picturesque spot located in the Valparai hills range, at a height of approx 2400 m MSL, with cool climate getting cooler at night, a part of Indira Gandhi Wild Life Sanctuary. Right now all efforts are being undertaken by the government to preserve the flora and fauna of this location. Nilgiri Thar is native of this place apart from Elephants, Bison, Indian Gaur, Bear, Nilgiri Langurs etc. and a wide variety of birds including Hornbills. |
| |
Chitti Vinayagar Temple (15 Km from Valparai): |
| |
Chitti Vinayagar Temple is owned by Jayshree tea Industries, Sholayar the temple is situated in a beautiful garden environment. It is very close to Valparai. |
| |
Aliyar Park: |
| |
| Aliyar park is a leisure place to enjoy the natural scenery of Aliyar dam and chain mountains of western Ghats. Kids can have a pleasant time in the park. |
| |
Monkey Falls: |
| |
| Nearby Aliyar park is monkey falls. Its known as "Chinna Kuttralam". Enjoy the water showered by mother nature. |
| |
View points: |
| |
This is a beautiful view point to view Aliyar Dam & surrounding mountains of Western Ghats. This is situated in 9th hairpin bend. |
| |
Number Parai & Nallamudi Poonjolai: |
| |
| They are beautiful view points near Sangili road near Valparai. |
| |
Kadamparai Dam: |
| |
| This is a beautiful place to visit. |
| |
Top Slip (40 Km from Pollachi): |
| |
Top slip is a national park and a medicinal plant conservation area in the Anamalai hills. It is about 37 Km. from Pollachi (about 90 Km from Coimbatore). It is famous for its elephant camp at Kollikamuthi and its wildlife. There are bungalows available within the sanctuary. For thrill seekers, accommodation is also available in a tree house. It got its name during the British era, as lots of timber slipped down to the plains below. |
| |
Athirapilly Falls (50 Km from Valparai): |
| |
| It is near to the entrance of the Sholayar range is a place of great scenic beauty. Here, the water plunges from a height of nearly 80 feet before joining the Chalakudi River. This picturesque spot is adjacent to dense green forest, and is a part of Chalakudi River, 50 Kms. from Valparai towards Chalakudi, Kerala. |
| |
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary: |
| |
| This Sanctuary is situated at an altitude of 1,400 meters in the Western Ghats near Pollachi (about 90 kms. from Coimbatore). The area of the sanctuary is 958 sq. kms. It has various kinds of fauna like elephant, gaur, tiger, panther, sloth bear, deer, wild bear, wild dog, porcupine, flying squirrel, jackal, pangolin, civet cat and birds like rocket-tailed drongo, re-whiskered bulbul, black headed oriole, tree pie, spotted dove, green pigeon, etc. The Amaravathy reservoir in the Anamalais has a large number of crocodiles. There are also many places of scenic beauty such as Karainshola, Anaikunthi shola, grass hills, waterfalls, groves, teak forests, estates, dams and reservoirs.
|
| |
| "Knowing is not doing; Doing is doing" |
| |
I hear, I forget! I see, I remember!! I do, I understand!!! |
|
|
|
Explore a Memorable Experience!!! |
