Siruvani dam

Siruvani Dam

Siruvani Waterfalls and the dam named after them are located 35 km west of Coimbatore City in the Western Ghats. The reservoir at Siruvani was built for Tamil Nadu by the Kerala Government to meet the drinking water requirements of Coimbatore city. The gateways on either side of the road across the dam are typical of the Kerala and Tamil architectural styles. Siruvani is also home to certain tribals like the Mudugars and Irulars. Water from Siruvani River is renowned for its taste and mineral properties, and the view from the falls and the dam is a great tourist attraction.

The falls is 6 km from Karunya University. Sadivayal Checkpost, where an entry fee is charged, is the gateway to the waterfalls.

Route to Siruvani

Coimbatore -> Selvapuram -> Madampatti -> Alandurai -> Karunya Nagar -> Siruvani

Appproximate distance from Coimbatore to Siruvani – 35.6 kilometers

Appproximate distance from Cochin to Siruvani – 207 kilometers

Appproximate distance from Munar to Siruvani – 185 kilometers

Appproximate distance from Kodaikanal to Siruvani – 199 kilometers

Appproximate distance from Ooty to Siruvani – 120 kilometers

Appproximate distance from Theni to Siruvani – 253 kilometers

Appproximate distance from Bangalore to Siruvani – 397 kilometers

Appproximate distance from Nagercoil to Siruvani – 472 kilometers

Appproximate distance from Chennai to Siruvani – 529 kilometers

Appproximate distance from Hyderabad to Siruvani –996 kilometers

Nearest airport

Coimbatore

Nearest Railway Station

Coimbatore

Wildlife

Tourist attractions

Kovai Kutralam 

Kovai kutralam is a scenic spot with a gentle waterfall originating on the Siruvani hill ranges. It is located on the western ghat 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.

Hotels for stay

Karunya guest house, Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 641 114

Restaurants

Karunya Food Court, Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 641 114

Travel

Hospitals

Karunya Rural Health Centre, Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 641 114

Banks and ATM

Syndicate Bank, Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 641 114

Post office

Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 641 114

Police station

Karunya Nagar, Coimbatore - 641 114

Fire station

Schools and colleges

Schools

Karunya Residential International School

Evangeline Matriculation School

Colleges

Karunya University

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