In the Western Ghats, the weather is just right, not too hot or cold, at around 1100 meters above sea level. Valparai is a famous place in the Western Ghats with 40 hairpin bends. A traveler enjoys the lush green scenery and is a talented artist. It’s a real seventh heaven.
Valparai is one of the rain catchment area and provide water source to Coimbatore district. In 1962, Mr. Kamarajar built the popular PAP projects and constructed the Upper Nirar, Lower Nirar, Parambikulam, Aliyar, Upper Sholayar Dams.
Valparai is Cirapunji of Tamilnadu.
The name comes from being the place with the most rain in Tamil Nadu. It rains a lot from June to November, followed by winter for two months. When the British arrived, people were not treated well. In 1850, Bamboo, Teak, Sandalwood, and many trees were cut down. It was surprising that the British had established the Ramasamy Mudaliyar coffee estate before their official arrival in 1846. In the 18th century, people were farming independently before the British arrived. The indigenous people lived a natural life.
The study of Valparai was done by Dr. Claq Shans. Karval Mass created a tea plantation in Valparai. In 1827, the book “Nature’s Treasure Valparai” was published. People traveled to see elephants in Valparai. There were houses and limestone buildings. The first estate in Valparai was Waterfalls. The forest was cleared with the help of the indigenous people, and the tea garden was established. Karval Mass built the roads. Before the roads were built, tea was transported using a rope-way. Karval Mass took Prince Wales hunting. A railway station was built in Pothanur (Coimbatore) for Prince Wales’ visit, which was later canceled. The Railway Station and roads are still in use today.
Valparai has a total population of 50,000 to 60,000 people. Over 25,000 people work in the tea estates. There are 38,400 tea gardens in Valparai. In 1865, people from other areas were brought together to work.
Valparai Tour Package- 3 Days & 2 Nights
We offer best Valparai Tour Package that includes transportation & accommodation. Package starts from Coimbatore Pickup and explore Valparai sightseeing for 3 days by visiting waterfalls, Dam, Valley and Tea plantation. Also extend this trip to Athirappally Falls.
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