What is Kollimalai special?
Kolli Hills is famous for its natural beauty. The following are the most popular attractions in Kolli Hills- Agaya Gangai Waterfalls, Arappaleeswar Temple, Boat House, Botanical Garden, View Points, Siddhar Caves, Selur Nadu, Tampcol Medicinal Farm, Mini Falls and a many more.
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.
How many bends are there in Kollimalai?
70 hairpin turns
Anand Mahindra shared a stunning photo of Kolli hills road that has 70 hairpin turns. Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra Group, shared an image of a stunning road built in Tamil Nadu with 70 hairpin bends.
Why Kolli Hills is called mountain of death?
As we reached the 40th curve the roads got smaller and dangerous not knowing what lies after each twist. we were unable to see if there is a vehicle coming from the opposite direction that’s when i knew why its called “the mountain of death”.
Where is Kollimalai in Tamil Nadu?
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. The Kollimalai Hills are known for medicinal herbs and plants that grow in abundance on the hill slopes.
How many steps in Kollimalai Falls?
The main attraction of Kolli Hills. One has to climb down (and back) 1302 steps to reach the falls.
Who killed Valvil Ori?
Legend claims that he was defeated and killed by Kari of the beautiful spear, the lord of Mullur, who then gave Kolli hills to the Cheras. Kari was later killed by the Chola king Killivalavan.
Do we need Epass 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.
Is Kolli Hills worth visiting?
The farm is surely worth visiting, as Kolli Hills is perhaps better known for its medicinal plants than anything else. A wide variety of medicinal plants and herbs used in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicine are nurtured, cultivated, gathered and sent from here.
What is kovilpatti famous for?
Kovilpatti is a major town in Thoothukudi district in the south of Tamil Nadu. The town is known as a hub for producing matchsticks and also for its famous peanut candy, known as the kovilpatti kadalai mittai.
What is Kolli?
Noun. kolli. (transport) piece of luggage or freight.
Which district is Kollimalai?
Kollimalai Hills are situated on Eastern Ghats at an altitude of 1200 mts in the Namakkal District and are 45 km from Namakkal town.