Places to Visit Near Valparai | Weekend Getaways from Valparai

Palani - A Holy Land Amidst Hills

Located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, Palani is a beautiful hill station, the hills of which are part of the oldest mountain range in India. The name of the town is......

Coimbatore – Manchester Of The South

Coimbatore is a city located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The city is the second largest city in the state in terms of area. It is considered the 15th largest city in......

Courtallam - The Land Where The Water Flows

Courtallam, popularly known as the ‘spa of the south’ is a township located in the Tirunelveli district of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Situated at a height......

Madurai - The Holy City

Madurai is the second largest city of the South Indian state, Tamil Nadu. This temple city is situated on the banks of the river Vaigai and has been one of the oldest cities to......

Mudumalai – A Melting Pot Of Nature’s Finest

Located at the meeting point of three states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala), Mudumalai is nestled in the thick forests of the Nilgiris and is well-known for its wildlife......

Kodaikanal – Beauty At The Edge Of The Forest

Kodaikanal is a beautiful and picturesque hill station placed in the Palani hills in the Western Ghats. The town also has been christened as the Princess of hill stations due to......

Namakkal - The Land Of Gods And The Kings

A city and an administrative district, Namakkal is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the southern part of India. Located in Tamil Nadu, Namakkal offers a wide......

Ooty - Queen Of The Hills

Ooty is a picturesque town located in the beautiful hills of Nilgiris. The official name of the town is Ootacamund and has been abbreviated to Ooty for the convenience of the......

Kotagiri - Hills That Listen

Kotagiri being a major hill station in the Nilgiri district can be ranked along with Coonoor and Ooty. It is the smallest of the three in many respects, but it does not come......

Karur - Shoppers’ Delight

Karur, a town located on the banks of Amaravati, is the head of Karur district of Tamil Nadu. To its south east, 60 km away lies Erode; to its west at a distance of 70 km away......

Thingalur – Blessed By The Moon God

Thingalur, a small and charming town, is situated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The town is at a distance of 18 km from Thanjavur and is easily accessible via good......

Ambasamudram - The Bosom Of Mother Nature

Ambasamudram is a small but picturesque town located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The Tamirabarani river runs by its side and it is situated on the foothills of......

Pollachi – Simply Scenic!

Pollachi is located in Coimbatore district in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Located in the southern Coimbatore Pollachi is the second largest town of the district. Its......

Theni - Where The Air Smells Of Spices

Theni, an important district in Tamil Nadu, is recently formed. It is situated in the laps of the Western Ghats and is an idyllic place to come for a holiday. This new district......

Dindigul - The City Of Food And Fort

Dindigul is a city located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Dindigul derives its name from the words ‘Thindu’ which means pillow and ‘kal’ which means rock.......

Srirangam – The Island Of Temples

Srirangam, an enchanting and spellbinding island town in Tiruchirapalli (otherwise called Trichy), is part of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Srirangam was known as......

Kolli Hills - A Pristinely Preserved Offering Of Nature

Kolli Hills, a mountain range, is situated in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, India. The mountains encompass a total area of approximately 280 km² and are about 1000......

Sivakasi - Where The Shivalingam Of Kasi Resides

Sivakasi is a city well renowned for its industries dealing with fireworks and matchboxes. It is located in Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu. It is also one of the budding......

Salem – Land Of Silk And Silver

Salem is a city located in the North Central part of the south Indian state, Tamil Nadu. Located at a distance of 340 km away from the capital city of Chennai, Salem is also......

Erode – A Land Of Industries And Agriculture

Erode city is the headquarters of the Erode district in Tamil Nadu, India. The city is located at the heart of South Indian Peninsula, approximately 400 km Southwest of Chennai......

Tirunelveli - Where The Old Meets The New

Tirunelveli is known by many names. But it is mostly known by three names viz., Nellai, Tinnevely and Tirunelveli. During the days of the British rule in India, it was known as......

Coonoor - The Valley That Never Sleeps

Coonoor is one hill station that leaves a lasting impression in the minds of a visitor, evoking memories of childhood where things were simpler and filled with wonderment. You......

Trichy - Where Tradition Meets Modernity

Trichy or Tiruchirappalli is an industrial and educational city in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Trichy is the administrative headquarters of the district by the same......

Tirupur - Land Of Temples And Textiles

There are not many people in South India who have not heard of the textile centre, Tirupur. It is located 47 kilometres away from the city of Coimbatore, in Tamil Nadu. Textiles......