Tourists thronged the hill town of Valparai and its surrounding areas in view of the Puja holidays and the extended weekend.

Valparai, known for it salubrious climate and natural beauty has many tourist attractions including Sholayar dam, Balaji temple, Aliyar dam (foot hill) and Athirampalli falls on the Kerala side, which are top attractions among tourists from far and near.

The foot fall in these places has increased many fold as thousands of visitors thronged these tourist spots for sightseeing and to enjoy the weather.

The resorts and hotels have indulged in overcharging and fleecing the tourists by hiking the tariff rates in the hill town and surrounding areas, which should be monitored by the law enforcing authorities said the tourists.

Valparai, known for it salubrious climate and natural beauty has many tourist attractions including Sholayar dam, Balaji temple, Aliyar dam (foot hill) and Athirampalli falls on the Kerala side, which are top attractions among tourists from far and near.

The foot fall in these places has increased many fold as thousands of visitors thronged these tourist spots for sightseeing and to enjoy the weather.

The resorts and hotels have indulged in overcharging and fleecing the tourists by hiking the tariff rates in the hill town and surrounding areas, which should be monitored by the law enforcing authorities said the tourists.