7-Day Itinerary for Valparai

1. Day 1: Aliyar Dam
   25 minutes (18.6 km) from Valparai

   Visit the Aliyar Dam which provides irrigation and drinking water facilities to the surrounding areas.

2. Day 2: Grass Hills
   1 hour 20 minutes (50 km) from Aliyar Dam

   Enjoy a scenic drive to the Grass Hills, a beautiful high altitude nature reserve.

3. Day 3: Nallamudi Viewpoint
   1 hour 10 minutes (38.4 km) from Grass Hills

   Witness the stunning panoramic views of the Nallamudi Viewpoint.

4. Day 4: Monkey Falls
   40 minutes (22.6 km) from Nallamudi Viewpoint

   Take a break and relax at the Monkey Falls, a natural waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

5. Day 5: Sholayar Dam
   1 hour 25 minutes (54.3 km) from Monkey Falls

   Visit the Sholayar Dam, one of the largest dams in Tamil Nadu, providing hydroelectric power and beautiful views.

6. Day 6: Valparai Tea Estate
   50 minutes (27.2 km) from Sholayar Dam

   Experience the beauty and history of the Valparai Tea Estate, established in the 1800s and known for its delicious tea.

7. Day 7: Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary
   40 minutes (19.4 km) from Valparai Tea Estate

   Explore the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary, home to many endangered species such as tigers, elephants, and leopards.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Aliyar Dam (1-2 hours, free)
• Grass Hills (2-3 hours, free)
• Nallamudi Viewpoint (1 hour, free)
• Monkey Falls (1-2 hours, Rs. 20 per person)
• Sholayar Dam (1-2 hours, free)
• Valparai Tea Estate (1 hour, free)
• Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary (2-3 hours, Rs. 30 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: Rs. 50 per person