Pollachi (Tamil: பொள்ளாச்சி) is a town and a municipality, located 40 km south of Coimbatore. It is picture perfect for the nomenclature — Mini Kodambakkam. Though prominently known for cash crops, coconuts and second biggest ‘sandhai’ (market) in the country, the town has now become famous for cinema shootings and consequently a huge tourist attraction. Next to Coimbatore, Pollachi is the leading town in the district and an important commercial centre.

Tamil is the most prevalent language but basic English is spoken in most tourist places. As it is located pretty close to kerala border, most business name boards and buses displays Tamil, Malayalam and English languages.

Due to its proximity to the Western Ghats, Pollachi has a pleasant climate throughout the year. It is one of the very few places in India to enjoy both North-West and South-East Monsoon seasons significantly. Average Temperature may not exceed 35 degree celcius.

Coimbatore airport is the nearest international airport to Pollachi - Approximately 60 km. International flights to Singapore, Sharjah and Colombo are available by Silk Air (A subsidary of Singapore Airlines), Air Arabia and Srilankan Airlines. Domestic airlines fly to Chennai, Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and other Indian cities.

Pollachi is well connected with coimbatore by government and private buses and there is a bus every two minutes. NH 209 (Dindigul - Palani - Udumalaippettai - Pollachi - Coimbatore - Annur - Satyamangalam - Hasanur up to Karnataka Border) passes through pollachi town and the journey duration is about 45 minutes. Bus fare: INR 11.50

At present, only metre gauge trains are operated in this section, the major rail routes being Coimbatore - Pollachi - Dindigul and Palghat - Pollachi - Dindigul. Plans for broad gauge conversion of this segment have been approved by the government of India and are expected to be carried out shortly.

One can hire a taxi from Coimbatore railway station, Airport or Bus stand for a nominal fare of INR 500 oneway.

Pollachi is close to the foothills of Western Ghats. Some of the famous tourist locations includes

• Indra Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary

Altitude: 340-2400 m. Rainfall: 500-5000 mm, South West and North East Monsoon; Climate: Pleasant, equable warm climate Jan- Oct, Chill winter at high altitude: Nov- Dec; Best season: May through January: Access: Pollachi 35 km by rail and road, Coimbatore 75 km by Air; Nearest Gasoline Station: Pollachi 35 km. Time to Visit: 8AM AND 5PM. to 7PM hrs,; Accommodation: Forest Guest House at Topslip, Varagaliyar, Amaravathi, Sethumadai PWD Guest House with food at Udumalaipettai or Amaravathi EB Guest House at Attakatti; Other facilities: Elephants and Vehicles on hire; available Authority: Wild life Warden, 178, Meenakarai Salai, Pollachi- 642 001. Phone: 25356.

• Topslip

Topslip is located above the 800 feet from the sea level on the Anamalai mountain range. It stands majestically with Green Spread Mountains and forest all around. It's about 35 km from pollachi town. There are regular buses from Pollachi at 6 am and 3 pm. The bus returns to Pollachi at 8 am and 6 pm. Hired cars/taxis are also available at Pollachi. (Via Sethumadai)

• Valparai

Popularly known as Cherrapunji of South India, Valparai remains somewhat untouched. It has an average elevation of 1193 metres (3914 feet) and is located 65 km away from Pollachi. It is concentrated with Tea and Coffee estates owned mostly by private tea companies, a large part of the area is out of bounds for tourists. Interestingly, the Govt. of Tamil Nadu with the assistance of the Govt. of India has taken initiatives to promote tourism and develop infrastructure such as hotels, amusement parks etc to attract visitors. The famous Balaji located in Valparai is frequently visited by a large number of tourists on every saturday and sunday.

• Aaliyar Dam

Aliyar (ஆழியார் azhiyar) Dam is a small reservoir located 27 KM away from pollachi on the foothills of Valparai, in the Anamalai range of the Western Ghats. The dam offers some ideal getaways including a park, an aquarium and a mini Theme-Park maintained by Tamilnadu Fisheries Corporation.

• Monkey Falls

Monkey Falls is located at the 29th km junction on the Pollachi-Valparai road.

• The Pollachi Market

Pollachi is famed for its market (சந்தை), especially for Jaggery and cattle (மாட்டுச்சந்தை). The Jaggery Market in Pollachi is the Asia's biggest Jaggery Market.

• Thirumoorthy Hills

• Amaravathy Dam

• Masani Amman Temple

• Trekking
• Eat
• Safari
• Shopping

• Anajali Multi Cuisine Restaurant
• Gowri Krishna Hotel
• Arun Hotel
• Shakthi Hotel
• Ashok Hotel
• Hotel Amuthasurabi

• Shakthi Hotel Bar A/C

• Shakthi Hotel, Coimbatore road, Pollachi (1 star).
• Amuthasurabi Hotel, Coimbatore road, Pollachi

• Tirupur
• Udumalpet
• Palakkad
• Valparai

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