Grass Hills in Valparai – Akkamalai Grass Hills Special Tour Package

Akkamalai Grass Hills National Park Valparai

Grass Hills is a protected eco-zone tucked deep within the reserved forests of Valparai, accessible only with special permission due to its ecological significance. The best time to visit is from October to December, when the weather is pleasant, and the hills are blanketed in lush green grass.

At the heart of this region lies Akka Malai, home to an anti-poaching camp shed, surrounded by rolling meadows and mist-covered peaks. Nearby, Thangachi Malai stands tall—together, these sister peaks form a natural fortress that protects the Valparai region.

The Grass Hills also mark the border to the Eravikulam National Park in Munnar, Kerala. Akka Malai is famously known for its Pul Medu—vast stretches of grassland reaching up to 5 feet in height, making it a critical biodiversity hotspot within the Western Ghats biosphere.

Perfect for eco-tourists, photographers, and nature lovers, this area is a rare and breathtaking escape into untouched wilderness.

How to get permission to visit Akkamalai Grass Hills Valparai ?

you must get permission in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve Office in Pollachi. If you are a nature lover or  from any government sector with age 50+ is the right choice to visit the beauty of Akkamalai Grass hills Valparai. We try to get permission via our special Retirement Tour Packages and Go Somewhere New Tour Packages.

History of Grass Hills Valparai

This scenic highland is blanketed with lush green grass, shaped by the underlying rocky terrain, while pockets of the area are dotted with native trees. During the British era, this location was cherished as a serene vacation retreat and came to be celebrated as a natural jewel of the Western Ghats.

Home to some of the highest peaks in the Valparai region, the area offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding hills and valleys. These hills form a continuous mountain chain that extends into Kerala, where it transforms into the Eravikulam National Park near Munnar home to Anamudi Peak, the tallest point in the Western Ghats at 2,695 meters.

This majestic range of peaks serves as a natural shield for Valparai, helping preserve its unique ecosystem and playing a key role in attracting high levels of rainfall, which supports the region’s rich biodiversity and lush landscapes.

The soil in the grass lands are strong but the soils are settled in the big rocks for long years ago. But in some places have forest area with in the grass land area. That makes the place more beautiful to see. Grass Hills is famous for its unique style and look similar to the grass land in Australia.