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Sholayar Dam, Valparai

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Learn what it takes to power modern life at Sholayar Dam, built in 1965 only 20 km (12 mi) from the city. The area offers scenic views of the meeting point between the sky, water, and land. You'll need a special permission to visit, so inquire with a local tour agency about the requirements. Our Valparai trip itinerary planner makes visiting Sholayar Dam and other Valparai attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

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4.3

By Sachingota

Though there is no entry inside the core dam trek, but you can easily go till the gate and see the structure and sorroundings

Though there is no entry inside the core dam trek, but you can easily go till the gate and see the structure and sorroundings more »
By Coastal50074709706

Excellent place to visit for one day trip. It’s nice weather, we visited on june’22. The locals saying that hereafter continues 6months rainy season. We started at 2.30pm at Pollachi to Valparai...

Excellent place to visit for one day trip. It’s nice weather, we visited on june’22. The locals saying that hereafter continues 6months rainy season. We started at 2.30pm at Pollachi to Valparai... more »

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By sathish kumar

Looks good during season times.. during this summer very low water in dam..

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By Indhu 2022

One of the biggest dam in Tamilnadu. But doesn’t give the excitement or feel, because of its poor maintenance and hygiene!! If we can visit the dam by early morning we can spot elephants, bisons and even cheetah too😎 Better try to be inside the car and check as anytime they will splash in!!

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