Valparai, Hill station in Coimbatore district, India
Located at an elevation of 1193 meters in the Anamalai mountain range, Valparai presents a landscape of tea plantations and winding mountain paths.
The development of Valparai began in 1846 when K. Ramasamy Mudaliyar established the first coffee plantation, leading to British colonial expansion in the region.
The population of 70,859 residents maintains traditions through local festivals, representing a mix of Hindu, Christian, and Muslim communities with distinct customs.
Visitors can reach Valparai via a 64-kilometer road from Pollachi, featuring 40 hairpin bends, with December to January offering the most favorable weather conditions.
The surrounding Anamalai Tiger Reserve houses lion-tailed macaques, barking deer, and three species of hornbills within its protected forest environment.
Location: Coimbatore district
Elevation above the sea: 1,193 m
Part of: Western Tamil Nadu
GPS coordinates: 10.37000,76.97000
Latest update: May 30, 2025 15:57
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