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Kovai Kutralam


Kovai Kutralam is a scenic spot with a gentle waterfall originating on the Siruvani hill ranges. It is located on the Western Ghats mountain range that lies to the west of this city at a distance of about 35 kms from Coimbatore.
The siruvani dam is just above this water fall and this place is under the control of forest department. Permission has to be sought from them to visit this Kovai Kutralam Falls. Limited bus service is available from the city and this area is out of bounds after 5 pm. This is the only place near Coimbatore where you find a nice enchanting waterfall.
Kovai Kuttralam is a scenic waterfalls amidst a protected forest area near Coimbatore. It situated in the road that goes to Siruvani Dam from Coimbatore (Okkadam-Perur-Karunya). Its better to have our own mode of transport as government busses stop at the first check post (where one road goes towards Siruvani Dam and another towards Kovai Kuttralam) which is around 4 KM before the second one, beyond which no vehicles are allowed as it is a protected forest area. From the second check post, a 1 KM walk takes you right to the falls
Timings:
10.00 am to 3.30 pm
Holidays:
 Every Monday - [Maintenance Day]

Kovai Kutralam waterfalls are managed by the state forest department. Plan a day picnic and end your day in the most memorable way. Be ready to take home a splashing memory!
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  1. Dimpy Roy8 June 2015 at 23:49

    Nice post on Kovai Kutralam. Seeing the waterfall from a distance is one thing but standing under it is a different experience altogether. Even though it is a major attraction in Coimbatore, you have to take prior permission before visiting this waterfall. Kovai Kutralam waterfalls are managed by the state forest department. Plan a day picnic and end your day in the most memorable way. Be ready to take home a splashing memory! Explore more about Kovai Kutralam.

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  2. Ashwin4 April 2018 at 04:47

    Hi, very nice post about rivers of Nilgiri. Thanks for sharing about this place. Love to visit this place. This blog really helps people to plan trips. If anyone wants to visit this place, book bus tickets in KPN Travels.

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