The Valparai e-pass, explained

You cannot drive into Valparai without an e-pass. It is free, it takes a minute, and it is generated instantly. Here is exactly what it is and how it works.

• An e-pass is mandatory for every vehicle entering Valparai from outside.
• The e-pass is free.
• It is issued online through the official Tamil Nadu government portal and generated instantly, with no manual approval.
• All vehicles are screened at the Aliyar check post before the ghat road.
• Single-use plastic — bottles and covers — is confiscated at the check post.