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About Kolli Hills

Kolli Hills is situated just 45kms from the Namakkal town in Tamil Nadu. It is a part of the Eastern Ghats with its serene views standing at an altitude of 1300 meters. The mountains cover an area of approximately 280 km². Semmedu village is the headquarters for the Kolli Hills block and Semmedu is connected by road from Namakkal and Salem.

The hills derived their name from Ettukai Amman, also known as Kollipavai, who is the revered deity safeguarding this enchanting region. According to legend, the sages chose Kolli hills when they were looking for a peaceful place to do their penance. However, the demons invaded the hills to disrupt the penance when the sages began their rituals. The sages prayed to Kollipavai, who according to the myth, chased away the demons with her enchanting smile. The Kollipavai hills is still worshipped by the people here and her smile is revered. The mountains have several mythological legends associated with them, and often come across as an eerie place in contemporary tales due to the unexplored and less travelled terrain.

The mountain is a site of pilgrimage, but the area is also popular with motorcycle enthusiasts because of the high-altitude motorable terrain with 70 hairpin bends. Adding to its allure, the hills have a historical significance dating back to 200 CE when King Valvil Ori, a benevolent ruler, who is praised as one of the seven great philanthropists of ancient Tamil Nadu. His valor and marksmanship are sung by several poets, and his exploits are a popular part of folklore. He also successfully safeguarded the region from the powerful Chera, Chola, and Pandiya dynasties.

Kolli Hills’ tranquil and serene landscapes beckons to sages and spiritualists in search of solace and meditation. The Kolli Hills are featured in several works of classical Tamil literature such as Silappathigaram, Manimekalai, Purananuru and Akananuru.

A sought after destination for a quiet vacation or stay amidst serene green slopes. Kolli Hills is visited by nature lovers, hikers, trekking clubs, tourists and meditation practitioners. Its slopes are renowned for their medicinal herbs and plants which retains health and vigour. It has three reserve forests that are controlled by the Government of Tamil Nadu, namely Ariyur Solai, Kundur Nadu, Pulianjolai.

Kolli hills is an ideal destination for those seeking an adventurous trek and to those willing to take on challenging quests. This place caters to nature lovers, trekking enthusiasts, tourists, and meditators alike. The region is known for its coffee, pepper and honey. And if you want to buy traditional fruit varieties, visit their local markets set up on alternative days.

There are multiple road routes to Kolli hills. In addition, direct bus connectivity is available from Nammakal. For those travelling by air Trichy airport is the closest. For those travelling by train Salem Station is the closest.

Even though this mystic destination is open throughout the year, June-October is considered the best time to visit Kolli Hills.

Amidst, all this greenery of Kolli Hills JC Heritage resort is quaint stay amidst its own vegetation.

We strive to provide a home away from home experience while alluding into an ayurvedic indulgence close to nature.