A trip to Valparai, Tamil Nadu.
Valparai is a Taluk and hill station located in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 3,474 feet above sea level on the Anaimalai Hills range of the Western Ghats and consists of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (earlier known as Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park). Valparai is known for its beautiful tea estates and scenic views. There are several places to visit in Valparai including Monkey Falls, Nallamudi Viewpoint, Aliyar Dam, Sholayar Dam, and Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. You can also take a walk through the tea estates and enjoy the scenic views.
Sholayar Dam
Sholayar Dam is a concrete dam built across the Chalakkudi River in Malakkappara in Thrissur district, Kerala of India. The dam consists of main Sholayar Dam, Sholayar Flanking and Sholayar Saddle Dam. It also contains Sholayar Hydro Electric Power Project of KSEB who owns the dam. It is a popular tourist attraction and offers good views of the dam and the nearby forest.
