| Siruvani Waterfalls | |
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Upper cascades of the Siruvani Waterfalls |
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| Location | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| Type | Cascade |
| Watercourse | Siruvani river |
Siruvani Waterfalls and the dam named after them are located 37 km (23 mi) west of Coimbatore city in the Western Ghats. The road to the falls leads past the historical villages of Perur, Mathampatty and Alandurai. 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.[1][2] It is one of the main water sources of Coimbatore city.
The falls are 6 km (3.7 mi) from Karunya University. Sadivayal Checkpost, where an entry fee is charged, is the gateway to the waterfalls. Bus lines 59C, 59, 14E, and the Sirvani and Sadivayal buses, ply at regular intervals from Coimbatore. Other interesting projects/places nearby are Parambikulam, Aliyar, Sholiyar, Palar rivers and the Anaimalai Hills range.
Here are some photographs from August 2005.
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