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Siruvani Water Falls


“Considered to be the second sweetest lake water in the world and well-known for its tasty water, both the dam and water falls is extremely beautiful.”
Tucked away in lush green forest, Siruvani Falls are a sight to behold and no wonder is a popular tourist attraction for nature lovers. Seeing the waterfall from a distance is one thing but standing under it is a different experience altogether. And then there is the scenic Siruvani Dam which was built by the state government for meeting the requirements of locals. Both the waterfall and dam are ideal places to plan a day picnic and end your day in the most memorable way.


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Situated at Siruvani Hills at a distance 37 km away from Coimbatore & 6 km (3.7 mi) from Karunya University. Sadivayal Checkpost, where an entry fee Rs. 50 is charged, at the gateway to the waterfalls. Private vehicles are not allowed after this point, however vehicles arranged by forest department can be used for the conveyance to the point where trek is to be started. No extra charges for this service. Almost 1km trek/walk through forest required to reach exact place for bathing.

Bus lines 59C, 59, 14E, and the Sirvani and Sadivayal buses, ply at regular intervals from Coimbatore (Gandhipuram Town bus stand). Other interesting projects/places nearby are Parambikulam, Aliyar, Sholiyar, Palar rivers and the Anaimalai Hills range.


History:

The sweetness has been attributed to the vegetation and rocks through which the water flows through in the Attapady area. The Siruvani dam, located in Kerala close to the picturesque Attapady valley, has an interesting history. The Government gave its approval for construction of the `masonry gravity' dam in February 1915, work did not start immediately, if we correlate the information from the Archaeology Department, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board and the district gazette. The villagers of Boluvampatti and Alandurai opposed the scheme, as they feared it would affect them. But they were convinced about the benefits of bringing Siruvani water to a town that was growing. Construction finally began in 1927. But it was no easy task, for the dam site was in an extremely unfriendly terrain. Worse, wild animals frequented the place. So, all those engaged in construction work stayed in the guesthouse near Iruttu pallam. They rode their way to the dam site on horses with gunmen providing security. Even now, a visit to the Siruvani dam is not much different (except for the fact that you don't have to travel on a horse). Forest guards continue to accompany those who visit the dam.



Entry Fees: 20Rs per person at the forest check post
Timings: All days of the week 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM




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  1. Ashwin7 November 2017 at 04:24

    Wow!! wonderful place. Heard a lot about siruvani water. Thanks for sharing this lovely post. Loved to read this post. Travel and Explore to this place in National Travels and make your weekend as a best.

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