Pollachi , is a town situated on in the Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. This town is located 40 kms away from city of Coimbatore. The climate of Pollachi is pleasant throughout the year since it lies close to the Western Ghats. The pleasant place is famous for jagerry and fresh vegetables. The name Pollachi has been derived from the Tamil word Porull Aatchi" which means the land of wealthy government.
Budget Hotels in Pollachi
There are good budget hotels in Pollachi . Some of them are Sakthi Hotels (Tariff – Rs.1000), Royal Park Hotel (Tariff – Rs.1,000), Sri Krishnan Residency (Tariff – Rs.1000) and Nivethas Inn Hotel (Tariff – Rs.1500).
Language
The official language of Pollachi is Tamil The other languages spoken include English.
Events in Pollachi
Some of the famous festivals and events in Pollachi include Utsavam or Annual Festival (March) and Bajanotsavam (August).
Places to See in Pollachi
There are several places of tourist attraction in Pollachi. Some of the places include SubramaniaSwamy Thirukoil ( 6 kms from Pollachi.) Alagunachi Amman Temple ( 7kms from bus stand), Ambarampalayam Dargah ( 7 kms from bus standi), Aliyar Dam, ( 10 kms from Pollachi) and Anamalai Wildlife Sanctuary (18 kms from bus stand).
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport from Pollachi is the Coimbatore Airport. It is located about 48kms away from the town.
Rail:
Pollachi has a railway junction. The major routes from this station include Coimbatore to Pollachi , and Dindigul to Pollachi.
Bus:
There are two bus stations in Pollachi. The bus services include only city limits and interstates.Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include ABT X Travels ARC Travels and Porkalam Travels. Volvo bus service is available to any popular tourist destinations across India.
Located on the southern end of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvengadam, is a town on the southern bank of the Vaippar river. The nearest major urban hubs are Tirunelveli and Tuticorin at distances of 70 km south and 92 km south-east respectively. The Ranni Forest Division acroos the border in Kerala is also close-by at a distance of 37 km west approximately.
Places to Stay
With lodging facilities almost next to nil in the area, one is forced to venture into Tirunelveli in order to put up for the night. There are a couple of good budget hotels in the city. Some of the options which are worth a try are Hotel MNH Royal Park (Tariff – Rs. 500), Sri Janakiram Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 800), Sri Bharani Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 750), Nainar Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 600) among others.
Language
The official language the area is Tamil. English is also understood.
Events
The important festivals celebrated are Ganesh Chathurthi in August-September, Ugadi in March-April and Diwali in October-November.
Places of Interest
The village in itself does not have great places of interest. Some of the places worth visiting in Tirunelveli are Kanthimathi-Nellaiyapper Temple, Agasthiyar Falls, Vettuvan Koil Temple, Suyambulingaswamy Temple and others.
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport is the Trivandrum International Airport at a distance of 173 km.
Rail:
The Tirunelveli Junction Railway Station is the nearest major railway station at a distance of 70 km.
Bus:
Various state transport buses as well as private buses connect the village to different cities in the region. Parveen Travels and Kallada Travels are some of the operators active in this region. Buses to the area are available from Tirunelveli. Online bus booking sites have made it possible for travellers to get their bus tickets with ease.