Pollachi
Discover 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. 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.
What to Experience in Pollachi
Taste of Pollachi...
Bar available at Sakthi hotel, Vinayaka Hotel and Ramanuja Hotel. All the three bars are near to the bus station.
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. The temperature never exceeds 35 °Celsius even during the summer. 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. 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.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsCoimbatore 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. 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. Pollachi has a cute multi-level railway station. Trains are available to Pollachi from Coimbatore, Udumalaipettai and Palakkad. Taxis will be the viable option, especially if you are planning to get off now and then, take pictures and enjoy the scenery....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
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 Bar available at Sakthi hotel, Vinayaka Hotel and Ramanuja Hotel. All the three bars are near to the bus station.
Money & Budget
Bar available at Sakthi hotel, Vinayaka Hotel and Ramanuja Hotel. All the three bars are near to the bus station.
Safety Information
Glimpses of Pollachi
Jeep Compass
coconut water
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Dragonfly Landing
vilakku
On second thought, GOATS are always crazy.
red carpet walking way
a group of animals lay near each other
entrance gate
a couple of animals walk down a dirt road
Jeep Compass
coconut water
Live your life in such a way that you're satisfied yourself.