A pleasant sight of acres of tea plantations welcomes the tourists as they reach Malakkaparai which is a pleasant sight. The next destination the Sholayar dam lies 5km away from here. Travellers can spend some time here and then move on to Upper Sholayar dam, walk around enjoying the beauty of the nature. The next destination would be Valparai which lies 25lm away. Valparai is a small populous town with many shops around.
The bus station is situated in the centre of Valparai. Next destination is an amazing journey to Alayar travelling through 40 hairpin bends. As we cover half of the 40km journey, we can see the Alayar dam deep below looking like a beautiful lake. The journey through the reservoir area of Alayar is one of the most fascinating experience for nature lovers. The dam on the right side and the forest on the left makes it unforgettable ride. The next stop is Udumalpettai. The rustic villages with beautiful landscapes welcome you throughout the journey. The best thing about these villages is the well-maintained roads here. All along the road one can find windmills and farmlands. The main vehicle here is the ‘Luna’. It is a wonderful sight to watch these farmers carry many sacks on the Luna and drive through the hairpin bends with ease and grace. The place presents a fascinating sight to the visitors.
