Tuesday 30 August 2011

kollimalai-namakkal

This might sound odd to you but it really works.
I take a break (from work) every year for a minimum of 4 days. Most importantly I choose a place where there is less human population and technology especially mobile coverage. This time I went to a place called “Kolli Hills” (near Namakal).

Amazing Place:

Kolli Hills is about 2 and a half hour’s journey from Namakal town. One key point to be noted is that the bus frequency is very less; hardly 5-8 times a day. There are about 70 hairpin bends to negotiate on the way and this should keep the trip interesting. The place is approximately 1200 metres above sea level and by the time I reached there I was literally walking amongst the clouds.

Kolli Hills, being one of the lesser-known spots, is exceedingly calming and peaceful. Being there is like a balm for one’s soul.

There are about 240 villages on the hills and the total population is about 2272. This, I read on an information board put up by the government. You can imagine how far the hills must be spread to accommodate that many settlements.

Once in Kolli Hills and you want to “sight-see” there are 4 must-visit places that you must visit:
1. View Point
2. Boat House
3. Arpaliswarar Temple
4. Water Falls (near the temple)

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