In Valparai, Tamil Nadu, where the dense forests of the Western Ghats are fragmented by sprawling tea estates, the relationship between wildlife and the local community is fraught with difficulties - property damage, injuries, and even loss of life.
But are solar fences the solution?
But are solar fences the solution?
Can solar fences stop human-elephant conflict in India?
VALPARAI, India — Frequent interactions between humans and wildlife define life in Valparai, a town in India’s Tamil Nadu state, where the surrounding dense forests of the Western Ghats are…
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April 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
In Valparai, Tamil Nadu, where the dense forests of the Western Ghats are fragmented by sprawling tea estates, the relationship between wildlife and the local community is fraught with difficulties - property damage, injuries, and even loss of life.
But are solar fences the solution?
But are solar fences the solution?
Best Weekend Getaways From Coimbatore: Short Trips for 2026
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Coimbatore Weekend Getaways: Best Short Trips in 2026
Discover the best weekend getaways from Coimbatore in 2026, from Ooty, Valparai to waterfalls, wildlife spots and scenic destinations for short trips.
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September 26, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Best Weekend Getaways From Coimbatore: Short Trips for 2026
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Pic i took on my trip to Valparai.
December 27, 2024 at 4:36 PM
Pic i took on my trip to Valparai.
Where the roads whisper stories and the Royal Enfield Meteor 650 listens. 🚴♂️✨ The breathtaking Athirapally-Valparai forest road – where adventure meets serenity. 🌿🏍️
Feel the roar, embrace the calm. #RideOn
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Feel the roar, embrace the calm. #RideOn
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#Athirapally #Valparai #ForestRoads #KeralaDiaries
November 17, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Where the roads whisper stories and the Royal Enfield Meteor 650 listens. 🚴♂️✨ The breathtaking Athirapally-Valparai forest road – where adventure meets serenity. 🌿🏍️
Feel the roar, embrace the calm. #RideOn
#KeralaTrails #Meteor650
#royalenfield
#Athirapally #Valparai #ForestRoads #KeralaDiaries
Feel the roar, embrace the calm. #RideOn
#KeralaTrails #Meteor650
#royalenfield
#Athirapally #Valparai #ForestRoads #KeralaDiaries
It's #FlatwormFriday, check out this gem which appeared on iNat yesterday. #invertebrates
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Humbertium depressum observed by P. S. Sivaprasad
Humbertium depressum from Valparai, Tamil Nadu 642127, India on June 3, 2023 at 10:46 PM by P. S. Sivaprasad
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March 15, 2024 at 4:02 PM
It's #FlatwormFriday, check out this gem which appeared on iNat yesterday. #invertebrates
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Two interesting forest-department-led strategies for managing human-elephant conflict in India. Many questions about what they'll achieve.
1. In Valparai, there are now solar posts with sensors that produce an alarm when an animal crosses them (By MongabayIndia) india.mongabay.com/video/2024/1...
1. In Valparai, there are now solar posts with sensors that produce an alarm when an animal crosses them (By MongabayIndia) india.mongabay.com/video/2024/1...
Can invisible solar fences prevent elephant-human conflicts in Valparai?
Frequent interactions between humans and wildlife define life in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, where the surrounding dense forests of the Western Ghats are fragmented and scattered amidst its sprawling tea es...
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February 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Two interesting forest-department-led strategies for managing human-elephant conflict in India. Many questions about what they'll achieve.
1. In Valparai, there are now solar posts with sensors that produce an alarm when an animal crosses them (By MongabayIndia) india.mongabay.com/video/2024/1...
1. In Valparai, there are now solar posts with sensors that produce an alarm when an animal crosses them (By MongabayIndia) india.mongabay.com/video/2024/1...
Tea estates in Valparai, Coimbatore District, TamilNadu in India...
December 22, 2024 at 12:54 AM
Tea estates in Valparai, Coimbatore District, TamilNadu in India...
June 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
“Bond in Motion” Macaques in Valparai, Western Ghats, India. The mother raced towards #photographer. These are one of the most endangered species of macaques in the world. Human activity is eroding their habitat.
Credit: Lalith Ekanayake / #Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Credit: Lalith Ekanayake / #Wildlife Photographer of the Year
July 24, 2026 at 12:21 PM
“Bond in Motion” Macaques in Valparai, Western Ghats, India. The mother raced towards #photographer. These are one of the most endangered species of macaques in the world. Human activity is eroding their habitat.
Credit: Lalith Ekanayake / #Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Credit: Lalith Ekanayake / #Wildlife Photographer of the Year
I dislike commercial memory palaver, but today I have been thinking of my father, missing his particular frames of reference, his humour his vocal playfullness, and lots of other things. I set up these pages in 2014. leonardmaguire.blogspot.com/2012/08/intr... (LM died 1997)
Introduction to the life & work
Leonard Maguire was born in 1924, in Manchester. His father, Thomas Maguire, an Irish Scot, had been the British Consul in Valparai...
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June 21, 2026 at 4:26 PM
I dislike commercial memory palaver, but today I have been thinking of my father, missing his particular frames of reference, his humour his vocal playfullness, and lots of other things. I set up these pages in 2014. leonardmaguire.blogspot.com/2012/08/intr... (LM died 1997)
Tamilnadu, valparai
August 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Tamilnadu, valparai
Checkout Valparai, It's part of Coimbatore district. It has 40 Harpin bends.
Photo credit: Valparai Tourism.
Photo credit: Valparai Tourism.
January 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Checkout Valparai, It's part of Coimbatore district. It has 40 Harpin bends.
Photo credit: Valparai Tourism.
Photo credit: Valparai Tourism.
Valparai - where the roads twist and the mind unwinds 🌿
#Valparai #TravelDiaries #MountainVibes #TeaEstates #WanderSouth #mohanbabu #mohanbabuavp #mohanbabuerode
#Valparai #TravelDiaries #MountainVibes #TeaEstates #WanderSouth #mohanbabu #mohanbabuavp #mohanbabuerode
May 9, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Valparai - where the roads twist and the mind unwinds 🌿
#Valparai #TravelDiaries #MountainVibes #TeaEstates #WanderSouth #mohanbabu #mohanbabuavp #mohanbabuerode
#Valparai #TravelDiaries #MountainVibes #TeaEstates #WanderSouth #mohanbabu #mohanbabuavp #mohanbabuerode
Pollachi to Valparai Taxi Fare
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Pollachi to Valparai cab at ₹715 | Upto 20% off
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January 28, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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why do we always flock to the same instagram spots? valparai, touted as 'munnar 30 years ago,' sounds like the real deal. less crowd means more chances to practice 'excuse me, can you help me?' with locals. wish i'd found gems like this when i was starting out.
Anand Mahindra reveals hidden travel spot in Tamil Nadu that's like 'Munnar 30 years ago': How to vi
Industrialist Anand Mahindra has highlighted Valparai in Tamil Nadu as an undiscovered and picturesque hill station, offering a tranquil escape for travelers. Known for its lush rainforests, wildlife,
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June 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM
why do we always flock to the same instagram spots? valparai, touted as 'munnar 30 years ago,' sounds like the real deal. less crowd means more chances to practice 'excuse me, can you help me?' with locals. wish i'd found gems like this when i was starting out.
Diesel Storage Tank Manufacturers in Valparai
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July 16, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Industrial Civil Contractors in Valparai
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May 15, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Godown Roofing Contractors in Valparai
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May 15, 2026 at 4:01 AM
