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Pachaimalai Hills
A low, forested mountain range of the Eastern Ghats lying mainly in Tiruchirappalli district, with elevations between roughly 500 and 1,400 metres. The evergreen hills are fed by the Kallar and Sweata rivers and are home to tribal settlements and waterfalls such as Mangalam Aruvi and Koraiyar Falls. They are a popular destination for trekking and nature outings from Trichy.
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Pachaimalai Hills
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Plan Pachaimalai Hills
Typeviewpoint
Nearest baseUppiliyapuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseUppiliyapuram
DistrictTiruchirappalli
Place typeviewpoint
Time neededAbout an hour.
A low, forested mountain range of the Eastern Ghats lying mainly in Tiruchirappalli district, with elevations between roughly 500 and 1,400 metres. The evergreen hills are fed by the Kallar and Sweata rivers and are home to tribal settlements and waterfalls such as Mangalam Aruvi and Koraiyar Falls. They are a popular destination for trekking and nature outings from Trichy.
Pachaimalai Hills is planned from Uppiliyapuram, one of the travel bases in Tiruchirappalli district. Use Uppiliyapuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Pachaimalai Hills — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours (dawn to dusk)
Best timeOctober to February, when the hills are green and streams flow
Entry: Free
Getting there: About 30 km from Perambalur town; nearest railway Perambalur station on the Trichy-Chennai line (~32 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~55 km.
Ghat roads and forest tracks; carry water and start early for treks to the waterfalls.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Uppiliyapuram or nearby in Tiruchirappalli, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
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Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Pachaimalai Hills — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Pachaimalai Hills?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pachaimalai Hills?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours (dawn to dusk). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Pachaimalai Hills?
Base yourself in Uppiliyapuram or nearby in Tiruchirappalli, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Pachaimalai Hills?
About an hour.
What else is near Pachaimalai Hills?
Nearby you can pair Puliyancholai Falls (12.0 km), Prasanna Venkatachalapathy Temple (Gunaseelam) (39.0 km), Mukkombu (Upper Anicut) (41.1 km), Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple (Thiruvellarai) (42.7 km).
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