Valparai - A Heavenly Hill station amidst Flora and Fauna

Nature’s gift in the Western Ghats of the Coimbatore District at 4500 metres altitude is Valparai, attracting numerous tourists from all corners of the world. The approximate population is around 70,000. Previously, Valparai was referred to as Poinachimalai.

Valparai experiences a moderate temperature ranging from 15 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius. One can enjoy rainfall throughout the year and also snow during winter. In winters, the temperature goes to the subzero level. Isn’t that an amazing place to beat the heat?

Listen to the historical story of Valparai.

Valparai has many histories unfolding the emergence of this fascinating hill station to the world. The pride of this mountainous region started with the establishment of Karnatic Coffee Plantation Company by Mr. K Gopalsamy Mudaliar in the year 1846. Unfortunately, the business did not yield any profit. Hence, they were forced to sell most of the lands they owned. Moreover, the British invasion led to the construction of roads and guest houses and acquired a huge portion of land with an aim to start various coffee and tea plantations.

Wildlife in Valparai

Surrounded by lush green forests, it is home to several wildlife species especially home to leopards. The renowned wildlife sanctuary Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary is housing several wildlife species such as elephants, mountain goats, lion tailed macaques, spotted deers, and giant squirrels. Nevertheless, renowned bird species are the hornbills. Among the migrant birds, a grey wagtail is the most prominent one.  

Agriculture in Valparai

Valparai is popular for cultivating organic crops free of chemical fertilizers. Major crops apart from coffee and tea plantations are spices such as Black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, benzoin resin, bamboo rice, and avocado.

Several dams provide perennial water resources for irrigation nourishing the soil. Some of the prominent dams are Aazhiyur dam, Nirar dam and Sholaiyur dam

Valparai Tourism

Major tourist attractions in Valparai are the amazing landscapes and viewpoints, the most fascinating being the Nallmudi viewpoint. Pilgrimage spots include the Balaji temple cleansing your souls.

The must visit riverside is the Koolangal river, the specialty of this river is the pebble filled shallow waters. Vellamalai Tunnel River attracts many tourists to witness this beauty.

Monkey falls and Chinnakallar waterfalls quench your thirst to take a dip under these falls.

Nearly 70 hairpin bends make travel to Valparai itself an ecstatic sightseeing experience.

Several resorts offer comfortable stays with all facilities making visits to Valparai a memorable one. Multi-cuisine dining outlets bring the rich taste of the traditional mouth-watering recipes.

Things that make minds to reside in Valparai.

Tea plantation in Valparai is not only a feast to eyes but it is all cash crop revenue. The presence of several dams has led to the development of hydro power projects and job opportunities. In addition, the pleasant weather and serene environment outcome of nature’s beauty instigates the minds of the majority community to seek a permanent settlement.

Being one of the unexploited hill stations, many wish to buy property in Valparai rather than commercialized hill stations like Ooty and Kodaikanal which leads to consistent growth of real estate here in the recent past and heading for a sharp growth in the future. Hills & Wills is a reputed real estate agency promoting the sale of exclusive properties in this magnificent town.

It is true at Valparai

“Buying Real estate is not the Best Way, the Quickest Way, the Safest Way

but the Only Way to become Wealthy!”