Exploring Valparai Covai: A Family-Friendly Experience

  1. 9:00 AM: Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park
    10 minutes (4.2 km) from Valparai Bus Stand

    Start your day with an exciting adventure at the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, a protected forest area home to a variety of wildlife including tigers, leopards, elephants, and many other exotic animals. Take a guided tour, enjoy a safari, or hike through the lush forests.

  2. 11:00 AM: Sholayar Dam
    1 hour 5 minutes (32 km) from Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary

    Head over to the magnificent Sholayar Dam, one of the highest dams in Asia. Take a scenic drive to enjoy stunning views of the surrounding hills. You can also go for a boat ride on the reservoir or just sit back and take in the breathtaking views.

  3. 1:00 PM: Valparai Town Market
    30 minutes (9 km) from Sholayar Dam

    Explore the lively Valparai market, where you can find an array of spices, tea leaves, and homemade chocolates. Indulge in some street food, try the local delicacies and sip on some tea from tea shops. You can also shop for souvenirs to take back home.

  4. 2:30 PM: Aliyar Dam
    1 hour 30 minutes (66 km) from Valparai Town Market

    After lunch head over to Aliyar Dam for a relaxing afternoon. Enjoy kayaking on the lake and take a short trek to the hilltop to get a panoramic view of the dam and surrounding hills.

  5. 4:30 PM: Kovai Kondattam Amusement Park
    50 minutes (23 km) from Aliyar Dam

    End your day on a fun note at the Kovai Kondattam Amusement Park, where children and adults alike can ride rollercoasters, water slides and pool. Spend your evening laughing and eating cotton candy at the park.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary entrance fee (2-3 hrs, INR 50 per person)
  • Boat ride in Sholayar Dam (1 hr, INR 200 per person)
  • Lunch at Valparai Town Market (1 hr, INR 500 per family)
  • Kayaking at Aliyar Dam (1-2 hrs, INR 250 per person)
  • Kovai Kondattam Amusement Park entrance fee (2-3 hrs, INR 600 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 1600 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the Aaliyar Reservoir, Monkey Falls, or Thirumoorthy Hills. For an extended vacation, consider staying overnight at one of the resorts or campsites near the foothills of Valparai and explore more of its beauty. If you have less time, skip Valparai Town Market or consider reducing the time spent in other attractions.

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