KOLLI HILLS WEEKENDS
Kolli Hills is a beautiful place which you can visit throughout the year. Winter months are moderately cold, with pleasant summers. You will be a witness to some beautiful foggy scenes. Distance from Bangalore to Kolli Hills is about 259 Kms / 5hrs. It is a small mountain range located in Central Tamil Nadu and spread over the Namakkal district and Tiruchirapalli district of India. The hills rise to 1300 m in height and cover an area of approximately 280 Sqkm.
KOLLI HILLS SIGHTSEEING
Kolli Hills Snippet
Kolli Hills is one of the beautiful places, situated in Namakkal District of the state of Tamil Nadu. This beautiful location is referred to as the Kolli Malai, and it means the ‘Mountains of Death.' The hills are over almost 1000 to 1300 meters in height that cover more than 280 sq. Km. You will get nearly 70 hairpin bends, which take the tourists to the top of the hill. The hills are actually part of discontinuous Eastern Ghats. The early Hindu literature talks about the actual existence of the KolliPavai “ghost” on the top of these hills and its name.
Agaya Gangai Waterfalls
The notable part of the Eastern Ghats and situated in the famous Kolli Hills, the Agaya Gangai Waterfalls or the Kollimalai Falls, measures up to 300 feet, including about the 1000 steps descending to the base, and this is much famed amidst the trekkers. Along with the trail stretching up to the distance of only 1 km from Arapaleeswarar Temple, the trek to Agaya Gangai waterfalls is a crucial part of Kolli hills trekking in Tamil Nadu.
Arapaleeswarar Temple
Along with a rich historical and cultural significance, which dates back to as long as the 1st century CE, the Arapaleeswarar Temple was built by the Valvil Ori. The place is dedicated to Lord Shiva and an essential part of Kolli Hills sightseeing, the temple stands as the witness to the excellent Dravidian style of architecture till today.
Botanical Garden
It is situated at a distance of only 3 km from Semmedu. The Botanical garden is one of the paramount places to visit in Kolli Hills. It features a beautiful rose garden, eco-friendly cottages, and a majestic viewpoint and also a Children's Park.
Tampcol Medicinal Farm
The place is much famed for being the home to the medicinal plants in abundance. This is a beautiful place to chill around as well. If you are a travel buff, you will surely love to wander around the area for sure.
Vasalurpatty Boat House
This is situated at a distance of about 5 km from the city center of Vasalurpatty, and the boathouse has been built on the artificial lake which is one of the favorite places to visit in Kolli Hills. The tranquil lake is surrounded by the vibrant green landscape of the hills that makes it one of the best experiences in Kolli Hills.
Puliancholai
Puliancholai is a rising trekker’s paradise located at the foothills of Kolli Hills. Comprising more than 24 identifiable trails for trekking, there’s a lot more to Puliancholai than what meets the eye.
Black pepper
Kollimalai Organic Pure Natural Black pepper, harvested from the kolli hills
Coffee
Coffee beans in Kolli hills are known for their aroma and quality.
Honey
100% Pure Raw Honey Unpasteurized, Unprocessed, and Unheated.
Nethili Varuval (Fish Fry)
This nethili fry is a very famous appetizer of Tamilnadu
Meen Varuval (Fish Fry)
Fish fry in Tamil / Meen varuval is a tasty and a mouthwatering recipe with a crispy texture.
Ennai Kathirikkai (Brinjal Sabji)
This Ennai kathirikai Kuzhambu is an excellent side dish for Biryani.
Capsicum Gravy (Capsicum Sabji)
A simple, easy and rich gravy based curry made with peanuts, dry coconut and capsicum.
South Indian Egg Masala
South Indian egg curry is a seriously satisfying egetarian dish. Eggs, green chilies, spices and curry leaves in a rich, delicious coconut sauce.
Cauliflower Kurma
Cauliflower chops is a very delicious kurma made with cauliflower and indian spices.
THE IDEAL PLAN
Head towards, Hosur Toll, and ahead straight to Kolli Hills, After Hosur take a break at Krishnagiri for your Breakfast at Shri Krishna Inn near Shoolagiri, Wonderful place for your early morning breakfast. After Breakfast continue your drive straight to Kolli Hills, (Route : Hosur, Krishnagiri,Dharmapuri, Namapalli, Salem, Kolli Hills).
Location
Popular Hotels & Resorts
Silver Line Retreat Hotel
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LUXURY BUSSES: PRICE ON REQUEST.
AUDI / SIMILAR (LUXURY CARS)
₹150/km or ₹1500/hr
WAGON R / SIMILAR HATCHBACKS
₹14/km
or ₹140/hr
INNOVA / SIMILAR MUV’S
₹18/km or
₹180/hr
SWIFT D’ZIRE / SIMILAR SEDANS
₹15/km
or ₹150/hr
TEMPO TRAVELLER / SIMILAR LCV’S
₹50/km or ₹500/hr
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