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Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam
A scenic waterfall and dam in the Western Ghats near the Kerala border, whose water is locally famed for its taste and was reputedly gifted to Mahatma Gandhi. This waterfall guide is organized from Anaikatti in Coimbatore district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam.
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Typewaterfall
Nearest baseAnaikatti
DistrictCoimbatore
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹30
Places to visit4→Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam is planned from Anaikatti, one of the travel bases in Coimbatore district. Use Anaikatti for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Anaikatti or nearby in Coimbatore, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam
Sunrise6:14 am
Sunset6:34 pm
Golden hour best light5:34 pm–6:34 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:34 pm–6:59 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Tamil Nadu. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM–5:00 PM, closed some weekdays for forest maintenance — confirm locally
Best timeOct–Feb; avoid peak monsoon
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹30
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: ₹20-50 forest entry — indicative, confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam
~35 km from Coimbatore Junction (CBE) and Coimbatore Airport (CJB); own vehicle recommended for the forest road
Getting around Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam
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When is the best time to visit Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam?
Entry: ₹20-50 forest entry — indicative, confirm on site. Timings: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, closed some weekdays for forest maintenance — confirm locally. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate.
How do I reach Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam?
Base yourself in Anaikatti or nearby in Coimbatore, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam?
Nearby you can pair Velliangiri Hills (Velliangiri Andavar Temple) (5.6 km), Adiyogi Shiva Statue (7.0 km), Dhyanalinga (7.0 km), Kovai Kutralam Falls (20.2 km).
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Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam itself yet. These cover Anaikatti, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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- Siruvani Waterfalls and Dam:VasuVR · CC BY-SA 3.0