2-Day Luxury Itinerary for Valparai

  1. Day 1: Topslip Tiger Reserve
    40 minutes (20.1 km) from Valparai Bus Stand

    Start your luxurious journey at the Topslip Tiger Reserve. Situated in the Annamalai mountain range, it has a wide variety of animals and birds. Take a jeep safari to enjoy the natural beauty, and if you’re lucky, you may spot a tiger. You can also go on an eco-tourism trek, which takes around three hours. Here you can spot species of birds and butterflies amongst the flora and fauna.

  2. Day 2: Sholaiyar Dam
    30 minutes (15 km) from Valparai Bus Stand

    The Sholaiyar Dam is a lush green paradise where you can find exotic birds and animals, such as elephants and tigers. You can relax amidst the stunning sights, and also take part in water sports or a boat ride. You can also check out the view of the dam and the neighboring forests from the viewpoint. Enroute, you can visit the Chinna Kallar Waterfalls in a dense forest, play in the cool water and savour typical Indian street food.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Topslip Tiger Reserve (Jeep Safari) - 3 hours, INR 3000 per person
  • Topslip Tiger Reserve (Eco-tourism Trek) - 3 hours, INR 2000 per person
  • Sholaiyar Dam - 2 hours, INR 500 per person for the viewpoint
  • Chinna Kallar Waterfalls - 45 minutes, INR 100 per person for food and water activities
  • Total Estimated Costs - INR 12,600

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Aliyar Dam or Monkey Falls. If you have less time, you can shorten the trek duration at Topslip Tiger Reserve or skip the visit to Chinna Kallar Waterfalls. Remember to carry sunscreen and insect repellent and wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the safari trek and boat rides. For foodies, try the famous Athirasam sweet and enjoy aromatic south Indian filter coffee.

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