Siruvani Waterfalls

Siruvani Waterfalls is a waterfall in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu near the border with Kerala, dropping roughly 150 feet (45 meters) over rocky terrain. The water collects in a natural basin surrounded by dense tropical forest and green slopes of the Western Ghats.

The area gained importance from 1927 when construction of a dam downstream began to harness the sweet water for the city of Coimbatore. The project was completed several decades later in the 1980s, changing access to the source.

The surrounding forests are home to Mudugar and Irula communities who preserve their inherited customs among the slopes of the Western Ghats. Visitors may occasionally notice traces of their way of life through paths or small settlements at the forest edge.

Most visitors come between June and September during the monsoon season when water volume is highest and the fall appears most powerful. The path leads through forest terrain, so non-slip footwear and sufficient drinking water are advisable.

The water from this source is regarded as one of the purest and tastiest in all of India, which is why it has long been used for drinking water supply. Locals swear by its natural sweet taste that can be noticed without any treatment.