Perfect Place for Weekend

Kolli Hills ( Kolli Malai )

Kolli Hills is the spot where Trekkers, Hikers, Nature Lovers, Tourists usually visit.  The Waterfall “ Agaya Gangai” is famous among Tourist which is situated near the Temple ( Arappaleeswarar ).

 Nearest located City near Kolli Hills is Salem ( 85 Kms ). Bus and Car facility is available from Salem.

Height : 1300m

Area : 280 Square KM

Location : Namakkal District  ( Eastern Ghats ) 

Spots : Agaya Gangai ( Waterfall ) , Arappaleeswarar Temple, Botanical Garden, Boat House & Caves 

Hairpin Bends : 70 

If you are travelling from Salem, You should travel through Rasipuram, SenthaMangalam. From Sentha Mangalam, 30km to Semmedu with almost 70 Hairpin Bends. It will have pleasant climate round the year except Janaury .But Best time would be from September to December. Decent number of Hotel are available to stay with Reasonable prices. 

 

Agaya Ganagai : If you have a Work out plan, then it’s a good place to shed some calories coz You need get down approximately  1300 Steps from Arappaleeswarar Temple. After reaching, you feel super thrill while seeing Waterfall for the first time. It is 300 feet Waterfall of Aiyaru ( River ).

The main problem starts while climbing up. It would take normally One to One and Half hour. Pregnant Women’s, Senior Citizen are not advised to Climb. It will definitely test your patience while climbing up.

Botanical Garden: It is a good spot that has a park to hang out, Rose garden and a view point. Garden also consists of Children park. If you want spend a good time for Two days then Kolli Hills will be a good pick.

There are some more beautiful Hill stations in Tamilnadu such as  Ooty, Yelagiri, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, and so on