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Munnar Tea Plantations
Rolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Valparai
Tamil Nadu, India · Asia
About Valparai
Valparai is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Kottur, 42km from Athirappilly Falls.
Valparai is a town located in Tamil Nadu, India. With a population of 90,353, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Valparai sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Valparai to your route.
About Valparai
Valparai (originally known as Poonachimalai) is a Town and hill station in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India. It consists of Anamalai Tiger Reserve (earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park (IGWLS&NP) and prior to that as Anaimalai Wildlife Sanctuary). It is located 3,474 feetRead more
(1,059 m) above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats. There are a total of 56 estates here. The game of football is very popular here. State level competitions are held every year. The foothill starts exactly from Monkey Falls which is at a distance of 38 kilometres (24 mi) to Valparai. The route to Valparai from the foothills consists of 40 hairpin bends. The Kerala state border town of Malakkappara is at a distance of 27 kilometres from Valparai. While major portions of the land are owned by private tea companies, large forest areas continue to be out of bounds.
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Valparai is located in Tamil Nadu, India, Asia. The coordinates are 10.3269 latitude, 76.9512 longitude.
What is the population of Valparai?
Valparai has a population of approximately 90,353 people, making it a town in India.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 90,353
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 10.3269, 76.9512
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Worth the detour from Valparai
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
waterfall
Athirappilly Falls
The Niagara of India in Kerala, a 24-meter waterfall on the Chalakudy River plunging through dense tropical rainforest in the Western Ghats.
42 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Valparai
- 29 kmMunnar Tea PlantationsRolling emerald hills blanketed with tea gardens at 1,600 meters elevation in the Western Ghats, offering cool mountain air and scenic drives.
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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