Kolli Hills

2 daysBest: Oct–MarMountains#hairpin bends#temple#offbeat

Sacred hills with 70 hairpin bends

Why this weekend?

Arappaleeswarar templeAgaya Gangai fallsSunrise point

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The day-by-day plan

Day 1 · The climb
- Hairpin drive
- Temple visit
- Viewpoint stop
- Village walk
Day 2 · The falls
- Agaya Gangai trek
- Falls hour
- Return bends
- Pack

Geography & terrain

Kolli Hills lie in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu, 40 km from Namakkal and 200 km from Bangalore — the offbeat hill range of the region, its 70 hairpin bends, the Arapaleeswarar temple and the viewpoints set on the Eastern Ghats' edge.

History & culture

The hills' story runs with the region's temple heritage and the mountain life — the hills of the ancient Malayali tribes and the legend of the 9th-century saint Arunagirinathar, with the hills' modern role as the offbeat hill station of the region and the home of the tribal villages; the hills' history of the silk-cotton groves and the old trade of the passes, gives Kolli Hills their hairpin-hills character.

Where to stay

Budget

₹1,000–2,500/night

Mid-range

₹2,500–5,000/night

Comfort

₹5,000+/night

Things to do

Hairpin bends
Hill temple
Valley views
Tribal villages
Hidden falls

Eat & drink

Dosa with sambar
Chettinad chicken
Idiyappam with stew
Banana leaf meals

Getting there

Fly: Chennai (MAA) / Coimbatore (CJB)
Train: Chennai Central & Madurai junctions
Road from Chennai: varies by district — 50–500 km
Getting around: Autos, local trains, city buses

Budget snapshot

Total: ₹4,500–11,000 (2 days)
Per day · Stay: ₹1,000–5,000/night
Per day · Food: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Transport: ₹600–1,000
Per day · Activities: ₹600–1,000

Month by month

Jan · Best: 20–31°C · None rain
Feb · Best: 21–33°C · None rain
Mar · Hot: 23–35°C · None rain
Apr · Hot: 25–36°C · Moderate rain
May · Pre-monsoon: 26–35°C · Moderate rain
Jun · Monsoon: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Jul · Monsoon: 23–31°C · Heavy rain
Aug · Monsoon: 23–31°C · Heavy rain
Sep · Monsoon tail: 24–32°C · Heavy rain
Oct · Good: 24–33°C · Moderate rain
Nov · Best: 22–32°C · Light rain
Dec · Best: 20–31°C · None rain

Practical info

Language: Tamil (English understood in tourist spots)
Best window: Oct–Mar
Connectivity: good 4G in towns
UPI/cards widely accepted; keep small cash for hill and market stops

Practical tips

The season (Oct–Mar) holds the clear views
The drives ask the careful bends
The falls ask the walk and the morning hours

Frequently asked questions

What are the Kolli Hills?

The offbeat hill range of the Tamil Nadu's Eastern Ghats.

What is there to do?

The bends, the temple and the falls.

How long is the visit?

Two days.