What is the famous of Kollimalai?

Kolli Hills is famous for its natural beauty. The following are the most popular attractions in Kolli Hills- Agaya Gangai Waterfalls, Arappaleeswar Temple, Boat House, Botanical Garden, View Points, Siddhar Caves, Selur Nadu, Tampcol Medicinal Farm, Mini Falls and a many more.

Which district is Kollimalai?

Namakkal District
Kollimalai Hills are situated on Eastern Ghats at an altitude of 1200 mts in the Namakkal District and are 45 km from Namakkal town. The Kollimalai Hills are known for medicinal herbs and plants that grow in abundance on the hill slopes.

How can I go to Kolli Hills from Chennai by train?

Train or bus from Chennai Central Station to Kolli Hills? The best way to get from Chennai Central Station to Kolli Hills is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹900 – ₹2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 – ₹1,700 and takes 11h 8m.

How many bends are in Kolli Hills?

70 hairpin
Anand Mahindra shared a stunning photo of Kolli hills road that has 70 hairpin turns. Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra Group, shared an image of a stunning road built in Tamil Nadu with 70 hairpin bends.

Who is the king of Kollimalai?

The region was ruled by Valvil Ori around 200 CE, who is praised as one of the seven great philanthropists of ancient Tamil Nadu. His valor and marksmanship are sung by several poets, and his exploits are a popular part of folklore.

Do we need Epass for Kolli Hills?

The State govt has issued an order doing away with the need for E-Pass to Ooty. However, an E-Registration needs to be in place and an auto generated acknowledgement carried along while visiting any of the hill stations.

Who built Arapaleeswarar temple at Kollimalai?

Valvil Ori
This temple is said to have been built by Valvil Ori in the 1st or 2nd century when he ruled the area. Lord Shiva is the main deity here. It is also believed that a secret path connects this temple to the Shiva temple in Rasipuram, situated about 50 kilometres by road.

Can we go to Kolli Hills by car?

The distance between Chennai and Kolli Hills is 367.4 km and it can be covered in 6.5 to 7.5 hours, depending on the chosen route and the flow of traffic. There are 3 routes that connect Kolli Hills with Chennai. The shortest route includes driving through Grand Southern Trunk Road/NH 45 and NH68.

Which hill station is near to Chennai?

Best Hill Stations near Chennai

Nagalapuram Waterfalls (91.3 km from Chennai)
Yelagiri (230 km from Chennai)
Horsley Hills (263 km from Chennai)
Yercaud (343 km from Chennai)
Kolli Hills (361 km from Chennai)
Meghamalai (551 km from Chennai)
Valparai (603 km from Chennai)

How many steps in Kollimalai Falls?

The main attraction of Kolli Hills. One has to climb down (and back) 1302 steps to reach the falls. The steps are steep and can get very tiring. It takes approximately 30 mins to climb-down to the falls and 1 hr to climb-up back.

Which is the highest hairpin bends in India?

Zuluk Zig Zag Road, Sikkim As it was once the historic Old Silk Route from Tibet to India. With more than 100 hairpin bends in just 30 kilometers, it’s one of the world’s most dizzying hairpin roads.

Which country is Tamil Nadu?

India