Package Overview
This 04 Nights / 05 Days Athirapally–Valparai Rainforest Journey offers a deep immersion into the lush Western Ghats, starting with a night at Athirapally to witness the majestic "Niagara of India" and the nearby Vazhachal cascades. The journey continues with a scenic 40km jungle safari through the Sholayar ranges and Malakkappara tea estates to reach the mist-covered hill station of Valparai, where you will spend two nights exploring high-altitude highlights like the Upper Sholayar Dam, the panoramic Nallamudi Poonjolai viewpoint, and the sprawling tea plantations. After descending through the iconic 40 hairpin bends of the Anamalai Hills—stopping at Loam’s View Point and the Aliyar Dam—the tour concludes with a final night in the bustling city of Coimbatore, providing a perfect balance of raw wilderness and comfortable transit for your departure.
Day Plan
Arrival at Kochi and drive through lush countryside via the Kalady plantation route towards Athirapally.
Visit the spectacular:
•Athirappilly Waterfalls, often called the “Niagara of India”. Walk to the summit viewpoint for dramatic views of the cascading falls.
•Vazhachal Falls, located in the lush rainforest corridor nearby.
Evening at leisure surrounded by rainforest landscapes.
Overnight stay in Athirapally.
Sedan
Private transfer to full Trip
Riverine Resort (Athirappally) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Deluxe Room
Casario (Athirappally) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Mannaan Suite
Begin one of South India’s most scenic drives to Valparai.
The route passes through the Sholayar Forest, a 55-km stretch of dense tropical rainforest—considered one of India’s longest rainforest road journeys.
En route highlights
• Drive past Sholayar Dam
• Stop at Malakkapara tea village
• Chances to spot lion-tailed macaques, hornbills and Malabar giant squirrels.
Arrival in Valparai and check in to a heritage plantation bungalow.
Overnight stay in Valparai.
Briar Hotel Monica Bungalow (Valparai) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: cp |
Room Type: Standard Room
Briar Hotel Monica Bungalow (Valparai) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Suite Room
Explore the high ranges around Valparai.
Experiences
• Visit Nallamudi Viewpoint for expansive views across the Anamalai ranges
• Visit Chinnakallar Waterfalls, one of the wettest locations in South India
• Explore tea estates and plantation landscapes
Wildlife often spotted:
• Lion-tailed macaques
• Nilgiri langurs
• Malabar giant squirrels
• Rare Western Ghats birds
Overnight stay in Valparai.
Briar Hotel Monica Bungalow (Valparai) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: cp |
Room Type: Standard Room
Briar Hotel Monica Bungalow (Valparai) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Suite Room
Descend the dramatic 40 hairpin bends through tea estates towards Coimbatore.
Visit the iconic Adiyogi Shiva Statue, the world’s largest bust statue of Shiva located at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains.
Explore the serene Isha Yoga Center campus.
Evening at leisure in Coimbatore. Overnight stay in Coimbatore.
Zibe Coimbatore by GRT Hotels (Coimbatore) Option 1
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Zibe Rooms
Gokulam Park (Coimbatore) Option 2
Room:
1 Double |
Meal: CP |
Room Type: Superior Room
After breakfast transfer to Coimbatore International Airport for onward journey.
Notes
Important Notes
Terms & Conditions apply to all deals. Quoted package cost can vary at the time of final confirmation, depending on the availability of rooms and current deals. Please note that the advertised rates are not applicable on black-out dates.
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