Family-Friendly 1-Day Itinerary for Valparai

  1. 8:00 AM: Breakfast at Valparai Tasty Bite
    10 minutes (0.5 miles) from Valparai Bus Station

    Start the day with a delicious breakfast of South Indian cuisine at Valparai Tasty Bite. They offer idlis, dosas, and a variety of chutneys. Their fresh juices are a great way to kick start your day.

  2. 9:00 AM: Visit Aliyar Dam
    30 minutes (13.1 km) from Valparai Tasty Bite

    Aliyar Dam is a picturesque destination, perfect for a morning family outing. Get lost in the beauty of the tall standing dam and click pictures with the panoramic view of the lush green mountains in the background.

  3. 11:00 AM: Jeep Safari at Indira Gandhi National Park
    20 minutes (8.7 km) from Aliyar Dam

    Take a Jeep Safari at Indira Gandhi National Park to explore the wildlife in their natural habitat. The Safari takes you through the dense reserve forest of Top Slip, where you get to see a wide variety of flora and faunas such as the Indian elephant, tiger, leopard and much more.

  4. 1:30 PM: Lunch at Hotel Saravana Bhavan
    30 minutes (13.5 km) from Indira Gandhi National Park

    Hotel Saravana Bhavan is a vegetarian restaurant that offers a wide variety of South Indian dishes such as Masala Dosas and Chana Bhatura. This is one of the most popular vegetarian hotels that you can find in Valparai

  5. 2:30 PM: Visit Balaji Temple
    10 minutes (4.3 km) from Hotel Saravana Bhavan

    Balaji Temple is one of the most visited temples in Valparai, where you can experience the spiritual and divine atmosphere. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is a must-visit tourist attraction in Valparai.

  6. 4:00 PM: Tea Tasting at Sholayar Estate
    20 minutes (6.9 km) from Balaji Temple

    Sholayar Estate is one of the oldest tea gardens in Valparai. Take a Tea Tasting tour to taste some of the finest teas from the garden and experience the culture of tea-making in Valparai.

  7. 5:30 PM: Sunset at Valparai View Point
    30 minutes (12.8 km) from Sholayar Estate

    End your day on a peaceful note, enjoying the breath-taking scenic beauty of Valparai View Point. Watching the beautiful sunset amidst the mountains and the tea gardens is the perfect way to relax and unwind with your family.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Valparai Tasty Bite (1 hour, INR 200)
  • Aliyar Dam (1 hour, INR 50 per person)
  • Jeep Safari at Indira Gandhi National Park (2 hours, INR 1500 per Jeep)
  • Hotel Saravana Bhavan (1 hour, INR 300)
  • Balaji Temple (1 hour, Free)
  • Tea Tasting at Sholayar Estate (1 hour, INR 300 per person)
  • Valparai View Point (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (per person): INR 2350

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, add a visit to Nirar Dam or Koolangal River. If you want to skip the Jeep Safari, visit Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary instead. If you have less time, skip Balaji Temple or Sholayar Estate.

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