Which route is best for Kolli hills?

The distance between Chennai and Kolli Hills is 367.4 km and it can be covered in 6.5 to 7.5 hours, depending on the chosen route and the flow of traffic. There are 3 routes that connect Kolli Hills with Chennai. The shortest route includes driving through Grand Southern Trunk Road/NH 45 and NH68.

What should I buy in Kollimalai?

Some of the popular things that you can buy in Kolli hills are coffee, honey, rice, and pepper. Other than this, one can also buy some exotic fruits.

What is Kollimalai special?

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.

Is this right time to visit Kolli hills?

The best time to visit is March-June, during spring or August-December, during autumn. The weather in Kolli Hills is generally pleasant. It is wise to avoid peak winter or monsoon months as the temperature gets quite cold in this mountainous terrain.

How many bends are there in Kollimalai?

70 hairpin bends
Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra Group, shared an image of a stunning road built in Tamil Nadu with 70 hairpin bends. He also expressed his awe at the complicated construction. Sharing the photograph of Kolli hills road that multiple turns, the industrialist wrote that we know so little about India.

Why is Kolli Hills famous?

The jackfruit grown on these mountains is well known for its taste and fragrance and is often soaked in wild honey that is also harvested from these mountains. The farm is worth visiting, as Kolli Hills is better known for its medicinal plants than anything else.

Which district is Kolli Malai?

Namakkal District
Kollimalai Hills are situated on Eastern Ghats at an altitude of 1200 mts in the Namakkal District and are 45 km from Namakkal town.

How many steps are there in Agaya gangai waterfalls?

It is a 300 feet (91 m) waterfall of the river Aiyaru. It is located in a mountain valley. Agaya gangai is also known as Peraruvi or Pei aruvi by the people of Kolli hills because of its scary resemblance and heavy water flow. To reach the agaya gangai, one has to climb down 1196 steps.

Which is the best hill station in Tamil Nadu?

8 Best Hill Stations in Tamilnadu

• Madurai, India. Kodaikanal Hills.
• Coimbatore, India. Coonoor.
• Pollachi, India. Topslip Hill Station.
• Ooty, India. Ketti Valley.
• Ooty, India. Kottagiri Hill Station.

Which is the best time to visit Kolli Malai?

Kolli Hills (or Kolli Malai as it is know in Tamil Nadu), is actually a small hillock, part of Eastern Ghats and is situated at Namakkal, one of the districts of Tamil Nadu. June to October is generally the monsoon season at Kolli hills. Summers are a pleasant time here.

How many hairpin bends Kolli hills?

70 hairpin turns
Anand Mahindra shared a stunning photo of Kolli hills road that has 70 hairpin turns.

Which is the largest hairpin in Kerala?

Thamarassery Churam is a mountain pass in Kerala, India across the Western Ghats.

Who is the king of Kollimalai?

The region was ruled by Valvil Ori around 200 CE, who is praised as one of the seven great philanthropists of ancient Tamil Nadu. His valor and marksmanship are sung by several poets, and his exploits are a popular part of folklore. Ori is said to have killed a lion, bear, deer and a boar with a single arrow.

Who is the king of Kolli Malai?

Is Epass required for Kolli Hills?

The State govt has issued an order doing away with the need for E-Pass to Ooty. However, an E-Registration needs to be in place and an auto generated acknowledgement carried along while visiting any of the hill stations.

How many steps are there in Kollimalai Falls?

1302 steps
The main attraction of Kolli Hills. One has to climb down (and back) 1302 steps to reach the falls. The steps are steep and can get very tiring.

When Aagaya gangai falls open?

Agaya Gangai Waterfalls, Kolli Hills

Sunday	6am – 12pm 4pm – 7pm
Wednesday	6am – 12pm 4pm – 7pm
Thursday	6am – 12pm 4pm – 7pm
Friday	6am – 12pm 4pm – 7pm
Saturday	6am – 12pm 4pm – 7pm

Why is Kolli hills famous?