What to expect
Loam's View Point
Loam's View Point sits at the 9th hairpin bend of the Pollachi–Aliyar–Valparai ghat road and is named after Mathew Loam, who surveyed the route in 1886. The platform offers sweeping views of the Aliyar Dam and reservoir and the Anamalai ranges of the Western Ghats. It is a favourite sunset stop on the climb to Valparai.
Practical guide
Plan Loam's View Point
Typeheritage
Nearest baseValparai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseValparai
DistrictCoimbatore
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
Loam's View Point sits at the 9th hairpin bend of the Pollachi–Aliyar–Valparai ghat road and is named after Mathew Loam, who surveyed the route in 1886. The platform offers sweeping views of the Aliyar Dam and reservoir and the Anamalai ranges of the Western Ghats. It is a favourite sunset stop on the climb to Valparai.
Loam's View Point is planned from Valparai, one of the travel bases in Coimbatore district. Use Valparai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Loam's View Point — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; clear evenings for sunset
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Loam's View Point
On the Pollachi–Valparai ghat road; nearest railway Pollachi (~40 km); Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) ~80 km
At the 9th hairpin bend on the Valparai ghat road; a roadside viewpoint.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Valparai or nearby in Coimbatore, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Loam's View Point — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Loam's View Point?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Loam's View Point?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Loam's View Point?
Base yourself in Valparai or nearby in Coimbatore, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Loam's View Point?
About an hour.
What else is near Loam's View Point?
Nearby you can pair Monkey Falls (1.8 km), Aliyar Dam and Reservoir (5.6 km), Anamalai Tiger Reserve (8.8 km), Valparai (9.1 km).
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- Loam's View Point:UtharaMalabar (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0