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Aliyar Dam and Reservoir
A reservoir and garden complex on the Aliyar river en route to Valparai, popular for its musical fountain, boating, and picnic lawns. This dam guide is organized from Valparai 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 Aliyar Dam and Reservoir.
Practical guide
Plan Aliyar Dam and Reservoir
Typedam
Nearest baseValparai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹20-50 park entry — indicative, confirm on site
Nearest town/baseValparai
DistrictCoimbatore
Place typedam
Time neededAbout an hour.
A reservoir and garden complex on the Aliyar river en route to Valparai, popular for its musical fountain, boating, and picnic lawns. This dam guide is organized from Valparai 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 Aliyar Dam and Reservoir.
Aliyar Dam and Reservoir is planned from Valparai, one of the travel bases in Coimbatore district. Use Valparai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Aliyar Dam and Reservoir — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM–6:00 PM daily
Best timeOct–Mar
Entry: ₹20-50 park entry — indicative, confirm on site
Getting there: ~30 km from Pollachi town, on the Pollachi-Valparai road
Common stop for boating and the garden's musical fountain show en route to Valparai
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Valparai 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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Where Aliyar Dam and Reservoir is
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Aliyar Dam and Reservoir — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Aliyar Dam and Reservoir?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Aliyar Dam and Reservoir?
Entry: ₹20-50 park entry — indicative, confirm on site. Timings: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM daily. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Aliyar Dam and Reservoir?
Base yourself in Valparai 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 Aliyar Dam and Reservoir?
About an hour.
What else is near Aliyar Dam and Reservoir?
Nearby you can pair Loam's View Point (5.6 km), Anamalai Tiger Reserve (6.1 km), Monkey Falls (7.1 km), Valparai (12.8 km).
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- Aliyar Dam and Reservoir:Jayachandranjay · CC BY-SA 4.0