Highlights
- Historic irrigation weir
- Bhavani River landscape
- Conditional downstream recreation
Kodiveri is a working masonry weir across the Bhavani River, with a popular downstream recreation area whose access changes with flow.

Kodiveri is a working masonry weir across the Bhavani River, with a popular downstream recreation area whose access changes with flow. Treat the hydraulic structure, bathing zone, park and any coracle operator as separate. None is guaranteed merely because the road is open.
The low weir diverts water for irrigation and creates the familiar sheet of water downstream. It remains working infrastructure, not a purpose-built amusement park.
High releases, rain or maintenance can close water access. Never cross barriers or stand where a sudden change in flow can trap you.
Confirm authorised coracle operation and price before boarding; availability and safety depend on current conditions.
For the visit itself, allow one to two hours. The best time is cool daylight when officials permit river access. Check water release and access on arrival. Use only authorised boating or bathing areas. Do not climb the weir, enter fast water or rely on social-media conditions.
Cool daylight when officials permit river access.
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Add a nearby businessEntry: Park, parking and boat charges, if operating, are separate.
Use the recognised Kodiveri visitor approach rather than a point on the weir crest.
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
Emergency numbers are verified against official government and state tourism sources. 112 works anywhere in India.
It is primarily a low diversion weir or anicut.
No. Operators, flow and official restrictions determine availability.
Cool daylight when officials permit river access.
Entry: Park, parking and boat charges, if operating, are separate. Timings: Access can change with river flow and maintenance; confirm on the day.
Check water release and access on arrival. Use only authorised boating or bathing areas.
Allow one to two hours.
Do not climb the weir, enter fast water or rely on social-media conditions.
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Route-level itineraries and practical guides for the rest of Tamil Nadu.
Photographs: Ve.Balamurali (CC BY-SA 3.0). Wikimedia Commons.