Kollimalai Two-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Kollimalai Agaya Gangai Waterfalls
    1 hour 15 minutes (30.7 miles) from Salem

    Kollimalai Agaya Gangai Waterfalls is a stunning waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and forest providing a peaceful and soothing getaway for tourist. It falls from a height of 300 ft in a single stretch and offers a great experience to visitors.

  2. Day 1: Arapaleeswar Temple
    14 minutes (5.1 miles) from Kollimalai Agaya Gangai Waterfalls

    The Arapaleeswar Temple, located on the top of the Kollimalai hills, dates back over 1200 years and is a vital pilgrimage site for devotees of Lord Shiva. The temple's architecture and blessed surroundings give visitors a divine and soothing experience.

  3. Day 2: Agasthiyar Falls
    1 hour 30 minutes (40.1 miles) from Kollimalai

    The Agasthiyar Falls is a breathtaking waterfall located in the scenic foothills of the Kollimalai hills. It is surrounded by forests, tea estates, and wildlife, and the trek to the falls provides an outstanding experience.

  4. Day 2: Elampillai Ghee Making
    50 minutes (20.6 miles) from Agasthiyar Falls

    Elampillai Ghee Making is a factory that offers visitors an opportunity to see the ghee-making process. The factory provides excellent exposure to visitors on the processes and methods used in manufacturing high-quality ghee and is perfect for food lovers.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Kollimalai Agaya Gangai Waterfalls (1-2 hours, free)
  • Arapaleeswar Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Agasthiyar Falls (2-3 hours trekking, free)
  • Elampillai ghee making (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Free

Useful Tips

If you have more time to spend, the best places to visit would be the Mundanthurai Forest Reserve and Maapilliarai Thirumoorthy's Thalam Temple. If you have less time, you can skip the Elampillai Ghee making factory and spend more time exploring the Agasthiyar falls and doing some trekking which offers a delightful experience.

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