W
ho says that there is no
heaven on earth? The most
beautiful scenery with
gorgeous waterfalls, forests, mountain
ranges, rain, flora and fauna, estates and
every form of wonder can be found in
a place called Valparai. This beautiful
place in nature has scenery that can
take you away from the manmade world
and leave its pleasant impress upon
your soul. It is a perfect place to trek,
relax, rejuvenate, feel the freshness and
comfort of nature enveloped with lush
green teas estates all over.Valparai is a beautiful hill station
located 3,500 feet above the sea level
on the Anaimalai Hills (Mountain of
elephants) range of the Western Ghats,
in Coimbature district, Tamil Nadu.
There are 40 hairpin bends on the way
up to Valparai from Azhiyar. In 1890,
Mr. Nordan and Mr. Wintil bought a
bigger portion of land in Valparai from
the State Government. They deforested
the area and planted tea and coffee.
Valparai is rich in vast areas of tea and
coffee plantations with thick reserve
forests. The major portion of the land92 http://www.smartphotography.in
Smart Photography December 2015TRAVEL FEATURE
Valparai:
It’s time to explore nature!