Sholayardam Tourism

Sholayar Dam is one of the attractive lesser known scenic tourist spots in Tamil Nadu. Near by Valparai. It is located above 3,500 feet from the sea level on the Annamalai mountain range. It is a small town located on the western ghats, 125 km away from Coimbatore. In Sholayar Dam, there are several tea and coffee estates, dams, water falls and Accommodations. Sholayar Dam totally gives us a wonderful natural scenery,

It stands majestically with Green Spread Mountains and forest all around. Facility with kind hospitality for you is assured in Sholayar Dam. All your needs such as boarding, food, shopping can be satisfied with esteemed Lodges, Hotels and Shops.

The Anamalai Tiger Reserve

Sholayar Dam is sourended by The Anamalai Tiger Reserve sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, lies in the Western Ghats south of the Palghat Gap, better known as Anaimalais (Mountain of Elephants). With an core area of 958 sq.Kms. it is rich in flora and fauna. This protected area constitutes the most important watershed for the agricultural economy and power supply.

Reaching Sholayar Dam

64-km drive from Pollachi to Sholayar Dam is itself an exotic experience. En route is the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (Indira Gandhi Wild Life Sanctuary) where Tiger, Panther, lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri and the common Langur, Malabar giant squirrel, Elephant, Gaur, Spotted deer, Sambar, Barking deer and Wild boar reside.

Tour Pakages

Nearest Places of interest 

Athirapilly Falls (Kerala)

Athirappilly is popular among tourists. Athirappilly Falls (Punnagai Mannan Falls) is one of the best places to visit in Kerala. Another popular waterfall to visit is the Vazhachal Falls.

Topslip

Topslip is located above the 800 feet from the sea level on the Anamalai mountain range and in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve.

Parambikulam

Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is the most protected ecological piece of Anamalai Mountain sub part of Western Ghats,

Aliyar Dam

Aliyar Dam is a reservoir located 27 KM away from pollachi on the foothills of Sholayar Dam, in the Anamalai range of the Western Ghats, Park, aquarium and Monkey Falls are the best spots.

Places of Interest

  • Chinnakallar Falls (South India Sirapunchi)
  • Sholayar Dam
  • Nallamudi View Point
  • Mahalimgam Falls
  • and More....