Pollachi

Pollachi (Tamil: பொள்ளாச்சி) is a town and a municipality close to the foothills of Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, 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.

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

Climate
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-East and South-West Monsoon seasons significantly. Temperature may never exceed 35 °Celsius even during summer.

By air
Coimbatore airport is the nearest international airport to Pollachi - approximately 60 km. International flights from Singapore, Sharjah are available by Scoot, Air Arabia and Srilankan Airlines. Domestic airlines fly from Chennai, Bangalore, New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and other Indian cities.

By bus
Pollachi is well connected to coimbatore by government and private buses. The bus frequency is about 3-5 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: ₹17 in ordinary and, ₹23 in express (limited stop) buses.

By train
Pollachi has a cute multi-level railway station. Trains are available to Pollachi from Coimbatore, Udumalaipettai and Palakkad.



By car
Taxis will be the viable option, especially if you are planning to get off now and then, take pictures and enjoy the scenery. Though there are lots of tourist taxis and buses, it may not be easy to find one when movie shootings happen in the town or during peak seasons. It is advisable to book your cab in advance and ask your tour guide or cab driver to pick you from Coimbatore Railway station, Airport, Bus terminal

Do

 * Boating at Aliyar, Amaravathi and Thirumoorthy Dams
 * Elephant Safari/Van Safari in Topslip and Parambikulam
 * Trekking at Topslip, Parambikulam, Valparai
 * Wildlife & Nature Photography

Buy

 * Handicrafts

Drink
Bar available at Sakthi hotel, Vinayaka Hotel and Ramanuja Hotel. All the three bars are near to the bus station.

Connect

 * Police: 223344
 * Ambulance/Fire: 101

Stay safe

 * Don't leave valuable belongings in hotel rooms
 * Don't tease wild animals when you enter national parks, especially lone elephants as they may harm you

Go next

 * Avaleppampatti (Tamil: ஆவலப்பம்பட்டி) is a village located 14 km north-east of Pollachi. Its 2500 inhabitants depend on agricultural works in coconut farms, copra making and coconut products producing industries (coir making). There are 3 temples to see: Avallappampatti Maariyaman temple, Karapadi Kaaliyaman temple and a Sivan temple with three lingams on the same base.
 * Coimbatore
 * Dharapuram
 * Kodaikanal
 * Mettupalayam
 * Munnar
 * Nelliampathy
 * Ooty
 * Palani
 * Palakkad
 * Tirupur
 * Udumalpet
 * Valparai
 * Guruvayur temple