Kolli Hills Lodge

Welcome to Kolli Hills Lodge - a comfortable budget stay located right in the heart of Semmedu, the main town of Kolli Hills (Kollimalai). The lodge is just 100 metres from the Semmedu town centre, putting tea shops, restaurants, the local bank, the wine shop and the daily market all within an easy walk.

Surrounded by green forest cover, agricultural land and rolling hills, Kolli Hills Lodge is ideal for travellers who want a clean, no-fuss base to explore the 70 hairpin bends, waterfalls and viewpoints of Kollimalai without paying resort prices.

Location & accessibility

• Address: Semmedu town centre, Kolli Hills, Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu
• Distance from Chennai: ~360 km (approx. 7 to 8 hour drive)
• Distance from Salem: ~80 km via Rasipuram and the famous 70 hairpin bends
• Nearest railway station: Salem Junction
• Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli (~140 km) or Coimbatore (~250 km)

The lodge is positioned for easy reach of the main Kolli Hills attractions - Agaya Gangai Waterfalls, Arapaleeswarar Temple, Botanical Garden, Selur Viewpoint, Masila Falls and the local tribal villages.

Kolli Hills Lodge tariff

Please note: Tariff excludes all applicable taxes. Tariffs are per room per night.

Room amenities

• Clean double bed with fresh linens
• Attached bathroom with hot & cold water
• 24-hour running water
• Power backup during outages
• Friendly local staff who speak Tamil and basic English
• On-call assistance for booking sightseeing vehicles and local guides

Things to do near Kolli Hills Lodge

• Agaya Gangai Falls - Kolli Hills' signature 300-foot waterfall, best visited after a short trek
• Arapaleeswarar Temple - an ancient Shiva temple built by the Chola kings
• Botanical Garden, Semmedu - a great morning walk just minutes from the lodge
• Selur Viewpoint - panoramic sunrise views of the surrounding plains
• Masila Falls - quieter, less crowded waterfall ideal for families
• Coffee, jackfruit and pineapple plantations - guided plantation walks can be arranged

Reaching Kolli Hills Lodge from Chennai

The most comfortable way to reach Kolli Hills from Chennai is by private car or tempo traveller. The drive takes about 7 to 8 hours via NH44 (Chennai → Vellore → Salem → Rasipuram → Kolli Hills). The final 70 hairpin bends from the foothills up to Semmedu are best handled by an experienced hill driver - something we arrange as part of our Chennai to Kolli Hills tour packages.

If you'd like a complete package (vehicle from Chennai + lodge stay + sightseeing), we can put together a 2-day or 3-day Kolli Hills itinerary at a single all-inclusive rate.

CANCELLATION / PAYMENT CHARGES

• 100% of the amount needs to be deposited in our account to confirm your booking.
• If the booking is cancelled 14 days or more before the arrival date - 50% of the amount will be refunded.
• If the booking is cancelled within 14 days of arrival - no advance will be refunded.
• Children (age 6 and below) are free of charge.
• Additional mattress / additional adult in the room is subject to extra charges as per the tariff above.
• All bookings are provisional until the full amount is received.

Book Kolli Hills Lodge

To check availability and reserve your stay, call or WhatsApp us with your travel dates and number of guests. We typically confirm bookings within minutes during business hours, and we'll also share directions, the recommended driving route from your city, and a suggested 2-day Kolli Hills itinerary if you need one.

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