4-Day Scenic and Nature Escape from Chennai to Valparai

Day 1: Travel & Arrival

Chennai to Valparai, India on April 22, 2025

7:00AM

Depart from Chennai

Start early morning drive from Chennai to Valparai to avoid city traffic and enjoy the scenic route. The drive takes approximately 8-9 hours covering around 530 km by road.
INR0, 9h0m

10:00AM

Breakfast at Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Chennai

Enjoy a traditional South Indian breakfast featuring idli, dosa, and filter coffee before starting your journey.
INR250, 0h30m

5:00PM

Check-in at Valparai Hotel

Arrive in Valparai and check into your hotel. Recommended stay: a plantation resort or eco-lodge to enjoy nature.
INR3500, 0h30m

7:00PM

Dinner at the hotel

Have a relaxing dinner at the hotel restaurant featuring local Tamil Nadu cuisine and fresh produce from the hills.
INR700, 1h0m
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Day 2: Valparai Exploration

Valparai, India on April 23, 2025

7:30AM

Breakfast at hotel

Start your day with a wholesome breakfast including traditional South Indian delicacies and fresh tea from local plantations.
Included in stay, 0h30m

9:00AM

Visit Tea Estates

Explore the vast tea plantations in Valparai. Learn about tea processing and enjoy the lush green landscapes. Many estates have guided tours.
INR300, 3h0m

1:00PM

Lunch at Sri Raji’s Bamboo Shoot Restaurant

Try delicious local cuisine featuring bamboo shoot dishes and other hill specialty foods in a cozy setting.
INR400, 1h0m

2:30PM

Aliyar Dam Visit

Visit the scenic Aliyar Dam, an ideal spot for peaceful walks and photography, located about 30 minutes from Valparai town.
INR50, 2h0m

5:00PM

Relax at Hotel

Enjoy some leisure time at the hotel, taking in the cool hill air.
INR0, 2h0m

7:30PM

Dinner at Hotel

Dinner featuring fresh local vegetables and duck specialties, perfect to end a day in the hills.
INR700, 1h0m
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Day 3: Wildlife & Nature

Valparai, India on April 24, 2025

6:00AM

Visit Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Start early for a wildlife safari at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Spot elephants, leopards, and diverse birdlife. Safari timings usually start from 6AM - 10AM.
INR1500, 4h0m

10:30AM

Breakfast at Valley View Restaurant

Post-safari breakfast with a great view over the Anamalai hills. Offers continental and Indian breakfast options.
INR350, 1h0m

12:00PM

Visit Nallamudi Viewpoint

Short drive to this famous viewpoint with panoramic views of the valleys and waterfalls below.
Free, 1h0m

1:30PM

Lunch at Hilltop Restaurant

Enjoy simple but tasty Tamil Nadu meals with fresh ingredients in a hillside setting.
INR400, 1h0m

3:00PM

Visit Sholayar Dam

Take a day trip to Sholayar Dam, one of the largest reservoirs in South India, known for its stunning views and peaceful surroundings.
INR100, 2h30m

6:00PM

Return and dinner

Have a quiet dinner at the hotel reflecting on your nature-filled day.
INR700, 1h0m
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Day 4: Return Journey

Valparai to Chennai, India on April 25, 2025

7:00AM

Breakfast at hotel

Have a nutritious breakfast to fuel your journey back to Chennai.
Included in stay, 0h30m

8:00AM

Check-out and depart for Chennai

Begin your return 8-9 hour drive back to Chennai, retracing the scenic route through the Western Ghats.
INR0, 9h0m

12:30PM

Lunch en route at Madurai Restaurant

Stop midway for a quick lunch offering traditional Tamil dishes like biryani or thali.
INR350, 0h45m

5:00PM

Arrival in Chennai

Reach Chennai in the evening, concluding your refreshing hill station trip.
INR0, 0h0m
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