Start your day by visiting the
Sholayar Dam (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), located just 30 km from Valparai. This is the second deepest dam in Asia and offers a magnificent view of the surroundings. After spending some time here, visit the
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), located at a distance of 26 km. This protected area is spread over 958 sq. km and is home to various species of birds, animals, and reptiles. After exploring the wildlife sanctuary, head to the
Loam’s View Point (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), located just 6 km away. From here, you can see the entire valley and the tea estates that surround it. Finally, visit the
Highland Tea Factory (8:30 AM - 6:00 PM), located at a distance of 11 km. Here, you can learn how tea is grown, processed and packaged. You can also taste various types of tea at the factory.
Time and Costs Estimates
- Aliyar Dam (1 hour, INR 10)
- Monkey Falls (45 minutes, INR 20)
- Nallamudi Viewpoint (1 hour, INR 50)
- Chinnakallar Falls (1 hour 30 minutes, INR 30)
- Sholayar Dam (1 hour, INR 30)
- Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (2-3 hours, INR 20 for Indians and INR 100 for foreigners)
- Loam’s View Point (1 hour, INR 20)
- Highland Tea Factory (1-2 hours, free)
- Total Estimated Costs: INR 280
Useful tips
If you have more time, you can add a visit to the Valparai Market, which is famous for fresh tea, pepper, and cinnamon. You can also go on a Jeep Safari in the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, which will cost around INR 2000 per jeep. If you have less time, you can skip the Loam’s View Point and Highland Tea Factory and visit the Balaji Temple, located just 5 km from Valparai.