Kolli Hills Package – Tamil Nadu

Day-wise itinerary

1. Day 1 Arrive Kolli Hills

   Pick-up from Salem or Namakkal railway station, or from Chennai, Hosur, Bangalore or Trichy, and drive up the famous 70 hairpin bends with views growing at every turn. Check in and visit the Seekuparai viewpoint for a stunning sunset over the plains below. Evening walk in the cool air. Overnight in Kolli Hills.

2. Day 2 Kolli Hills sightseeing

   Morning darshan at the ancient Arapaleeswarar temple, praised in old Tamil Sangam literature. Then walk down about 1,000 steps to the 300-foot Agaya Gangai waterfall on the Aiyaru river (a steep climb back, so wear good shoes). Afternoon at the Botanical Garden and Selur viewpoint, boating at the Vasalurpatti boat house (extra) and the Ettukkai Amman temple. Overnight in Kolli Hills.

3. Day 3 Departure

   After breakfast, stop at a local farm for fresh pepper, honey, jackfruit and herbal products. Drive back down the hairpin bends to Salem or Namakkal for your journey home.