Valparai

The pollution free heavenly land, Valparai is located above 3,500 feet from the sea level. Best time to visit this place is September to March, not the otherway around. Valparai is in Tamilnadu state, border of Kerala.

Describing my journey from Ernakulum to Valparai. Bus 1 is Ernakulum to Chalakudy from Vytilla Hub or from Ernakulum south bustand. Bus 2 is from Chalakudy to Valparai of about 107KM. If you're planning for one day trip, there is only one bus from chalakudy to valparai at 6:45AM from Chalakudy private bus terminal and next one will be in the afternoon everyday. No direct Ksrtc service available from Chalakudy. Only one halt at Puliyilappara for the breakfast. Will reach valparai at 11:30AM through the beautiful forest, dams and hairpins of westernghats. This route is special. We can go valparai through palakkad, pollachi. But dont miss this route. Ernakulum-Chalakudy-Valparai-Pollachi-Palakkad-Thrissur-Ernakulum. Circle trip of almost 400 KM.

Tea Plantations along the road from Malakkappara to Valparai makes you feel the heaven lies on earth not somewhere in sky. Very well maintained plantations add much more beauty to the beautiful place. Food at Valparai is the best, many snacks shops by local vendors. Having food at local shops is best. Really cheap and tasty. Hotels and lodges are available here.

Valparai to pollachi journey will include 40 Hairpin bends. You can find Nilgiri Langur, Nilgiri Tahr, waterfalls, dam on the route.


Second trip to this place was more fun. Stayed two days for just 700/- room shared with 3 persons. Whole one day food expense per person was 300 maximum, even you eat like a hell in normal shops. Went trekking around the place, trekking into tea plantations. It was a monsoon season. Climate is too good compared to summer. Best months to visit are June to March. Whole journey cost 1200/- per person throughout the journey along with travel experiences.