Places to visit in Udumalpet & Surroundings

The town is surrounded by hills and has a great weather throughout the year. The town is also called as Poor man's Ooty because of its climate. 

Aliyer dam :

It is located 27 KM away from pollachi  and it is found on the foothills of Valparai. Here, Aliyar lake receives water from upper aliyar reservoir through hydro-electric power station in Navamali and the Parambikulam reservoir through a contour canal. 

Near Aliyar dam, a good-looking park, an aquarium and a mini theme park is being maintained by Tamilnadu Fisheries Corporation. The dam has a height of 81 m from the deepest foundation.   

More Attractions near by Aliyer Dam :

1. Monkey Falls :

29-km from Pollachi on Coimbatore-Pollachi-Valparai Highways are the Monkey Falls, a famous picnic spot.

2.Good-looking park :

Its quite neatly maintained.






Thirumoorthy Hills :

It is situated 50 Kms from Pollachi and 20 kms from Udumalpet on the highway from Palani to Coimbatore. Thirumoorthy temple is situated at the foot of the hill adjacent to Thirumoorthy Dam. Importance of this temple is three Moorthy Idols originate in same place. 

A perennial stream flows by the side of Sri Amaralingeswarar temple and nearby there is Thirumoorthy falls. It is also believed that a few years ago Athari Maharishi along with his wife Anushiya devi lived here. Progressed by their prayer, Lord Shiva together with Brammah and Thiru Moorthigal(Vishnu) came in disguise to test their devotion. Beleaguered by their appearance the couple offered them tribute.

The Thiru Moorthigal refused to accept their offerings as such and demanded that the offering should be made by Anushiya devi in State of undress. She accepted their demand and with her power of devotion she changed Thiru Moorthi's into 3 years old babies and fed them. On seeing the power of devoting Anushiya devi, the Thiru Moorthi's blessed the couple and hence the place is known as Thiru Moorthi hills. 

Amaravathi dam :

The Amaravathi dam is situated some 25 Kms from Thirumoorthy Dam.The Amaravathi dam is an average form of reservoir, which has been constructed across the River Cauvery. The dam is erected to a height of 90 feet. The Amaravathi dam is unique because of its outstanding crocodile farm. This dam has been one among the familiar tourist spots. People traveling to Udumalpet can make a visit to the dam. The Amaravathi dam supplies a good amount of water for the purpose of irrigation.

Time: 7.00 am - 6.00 pm

Crocodile Farm :

Crocodile Farm is located 1.5 kms from Amaravathi Dam. Approximately 155 crocodiles are there which very properly maintained by the Wildlife Department. Entry is by ticket for tourists. 

Valparai :

Valparai is one of the attractive scenic tourist spots in Tamil Nadu. It is located above 3,500 feet from the sea level on the Annamalai mountain range. Is located 64 km from Pollachi, In Valparai, there are several tea and coffee estates, dams, water falls and 15 tea factories. Valparai totally gives us a wonderful natural scenery, which stands majestically with forest all around.  

More Attractions near by Valparai : ( spread across tea estates )

1. Balaji temple, Puncha Mugha Vinayagar Koil :

Balaji temple is owned by the Peria Karamalai tea Industries. Situated in Karamalai. Very famous beautiful temple. Situated at a distance of 10kms from Valparai.

2.Nirayar Dam :
Water from Chinnakallar falls gets collected in this dam. It is located in eastern side of Valparai hills 20 km from Valparai town. There are two dams, upper Nerar and lower Nerar which is about 20 km and 15 km from Valparai. 

3. Sholayar Dam :

Sholayar Dam in Valparai is a fantastic dam to watch. It is about 30 km from Valparai town. It is one of the longest dam in Asia. The length of the dam measures about 6-7 km. It lies in the border of Tamilnadu and Kerala. This dam is constructed in Chalakudy river. The beauty of Athirappilly water falls and Sholayar dam can be enjoyed on the way to Sholayar. 

Athirapalli Falls : 

This particular falls has been featured in numerous films and advertisements. It is also called as ‘Punnagai Mannan Falls’, since this falls have been featured in Tamil film ‘Punnagai Mannan’.
It is about 35 Kms from Sholaiyar dam. Totally, it gives us mystic natural scenery on the way to Athirampalli Falls and Sholaiyar.