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Valparai Family Friendly 2-Day Itinerary - October 2023

  1. Day 1: Aliyar Dam
    30 minutes (18.9 km) from Valparai town centre

    Start your day with a visit to Aliyar Dam, located at the foothills of Valparai. Morning is the best time to visit as you can enjoy the cool breeze and the scenic beauty of the dam. You can take a walk along the garden surrounding the dam, or go boating in the reservoir. Afternoon is a great time to have a picnic with your family, and enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding hills. In the evening, try some local snacks from the vendors near the dam, while enjoying the sunset view.

  2. Day 2: Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary
    1 hour 20 minutes (44.4 km) from Valparai town centre

    Start your day with a thrilling jungle safari at the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is home to various species of flora and fauna, including tigers, leopards, elephants, and many more. Morning is the best time for wildlife spotting. Afternoon, you can go for a trek to Grass hills or Monkey falls, which are nearby attractions. In the evening, you can visit the nearby coffee plantations and learn about the processing of coffee beans.

Recommendations

If you are looking for some adventure, you can try out rock climbing or rappelling at Nirar Dam. You can also visit the Sholayar Dam, which is the second deepest dam in Asia. If you have more time, you can plan a day trip to the nearby hill stations of Ooty or Munnar.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Aliyar Dam (2-3 hours, free)
  • Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary (4-5 hours, INR 100 per person)
  • Grass hills trek (2-3 hours, free)
  • Monkey falls trek (2-3 hours, free)
  • Coffee plantation visit (1-2 hours, INR 200 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 300 per person
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