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TOURISM IN COIMBATORE
Kovai Kutralam
This fall is amidst a thick
forest, hence visitors are not allowed after 5 pm. The Kovai Kutralam
waterfalls are located in the Siruvani Hills. It is situated in the dark
forest area of the outer part of Coimbatore. The Siruvani River,
which flows in the Siruvani Hills, which makes the famous Kovai Kutralam
waterfalls. The water fall is about 37 kilometers away from
Coimbatore city and the water fall is popularly known for its
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Thirumurthy Dam
This is Located about 20 kms
from Udumalpet on the highway from Palani to Coimbatore. A perennial
stream flows by the side of the Amalingeswarar temple and near by there
is a water fall. Thirumurthy Dam is built adjoining the Thirumurthy
Hill. It is situated at the foot of Thirumurthy Hills adjoining the
Thirumurthy Dam. This is about 20 kms from Udumalpet on the highway from
Palani to Coimbatore. A perennial stream flows by the side of the
Amalingeswarar temple and near by there is a water fall. This place is
being developed as District Excursion Centre. |
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Amaravathy
Amaravathi Reservoir is
created by a dam in the district of Coimbatore, India. The Government
had ordered release of 1,500 cusecs from Monday for drinking water needs
of Karur town and 300 cusecs for irrigation of 9,000 acres in Udumalpet
taluk from August 11, but the incessant rains pushed the early release
of surplus water. Amaravathy is 25 Kms from Thirumoorthy Dam. |
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Aliyer dam
There is a park and boating
can also be done. It is located about 65 Km from Coimbatore and it is
found on the foothills of Valparai. Here, Aliyar lake receives water
from upper aliyar reservoir through hydro-electric power station in
Navamali and the Parambikulam reservoir through a contour canal. Near
Aliyar dam, a good-looking park, an aquarium and a mini theme park is
being maintained by Tamilnadu Fisheries Corporation. It's 2 km beyond
the Aliyar Dam, is the Aliyar ashram.The dam has a height of 81 m from
the deepest foundation. It is about 64 kms from Coimbatore. |
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