Caps Fly Valley is also known as Silent Valley view point. It also has other name Thoppi Vesum Paarai, a Tamil word which means throwing cap rock. It is a admiring viewpoint and it became popular attraction because of its natural wonder. If you throw any light weight objects like caps into the valley, they will come back due to strong upward air creating a boomerang effect. This unique wonder and captivating views of the valley made it popular.
Caps fly valley is the best example of natural scenary and wind dynamics. Here strong vertical air currents will rise from the deep valley. It is a rare aerodynamic effect and makes it a site of natural wonder. Because of this natural wonder, not only the tourists but also science enthusiasts are curious in finding how such wind patterns occur naturally in mountain landscapes.
It is about 17 KM far from Kodaikanal and you can reach the view point by hiring a local taxi.