Three Days Family-Friendly Itinerary for Valparai

  1. Day 1: Aliyar Dam
    20 minutes (9.6km) from Valparai center

    Enjoy a scenic drive to Aliyar Dam, located 20 minutes from the center of Valparai. This famous picnic spot offers breathtaking views of the Aliyar Reservoir and the surrounding Western Ghats. If you're feeling adventurous, you can also take a boat ride or go fishing

  2. Day 2: Sholayar Dam and Athirapally Falls
    1 hr 30 minutes (57.6km) from Aliyar Dam

    Wake up early for a beautiful sunrise at Sholayar Dam, the second-highest dam in Asia, nestled in the lush forests of the Western Ghats. Once you have explored the dam take a three-hour exhilarating drive to Athirapally Falls. The waterfall is surrounded by forest and greenery which makes it a perfect picnic spot and ideal for nature lovers

  3. Day 3: Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and Zoological Park
    2 hr 30 minutes (82.5km) from Athirapally Falls

    Drive down to the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and Zoological Park, located in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu. Walkthrough and Enjoy the natural beauty and scenic views of the sanctuary. Visitors can also take a safari ride in the sanctuary to spot various wildlife, including elephants, tigers, and leopards.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Aliyar Dam (2 hours, Free Entry)
  • Sholayar Dam (2 hours, Free Entry)
  • Athirapally Falls (3 hours, Rs. 10 per person)
  • Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and Zoological Park (4 hours, Rs. 30 per person for adults and Rs. 10 per person for children)
  • Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 80 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the Monkey Falls, Nallamudi Poonjolai, and Chinnakallar waterfalls. Also, make sure to carry sunscreen and insect repellent.

If you have less time, you can skip the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and Zoological Park and spend some more time at the Athirapally Falls or Sholayar Dam.

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