Hill Stations, Waterfalls & Nature Escapes · Reservoir Dam & Foothill Viewpoint · Aliyar Nagar (Pollachi–Valparai Road), Pollachi (Coimbatore District)

Aliyar Dam, Reservoir Park & Monkey Falls Foothills

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Address: Cross Cut Road, Gandhipuram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641012, IN
Telephone: +919043700334
Price range: ₹80 - ₹4800

Scenic foothill reservoir dam surrounded on three sides by the Anamalai Hills at the start of the 40 hairpin bends climb to Valparai.

Verified Address: SH 78, Pollachi to Valparai Main Road, Aliyar, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu 642101 Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Aliyar Dam, Reservoir Park & Monkey Falls Foothills

Detailed Visitor & Access Information

• Features a well-maintained terraced garden park at the base of the dam, an aquarium, children’s play area, and wide staircase leading up to the reservoir promenade.
• Located 24 km from Pollachi and 65 km south of Coimbatore city, serving as the gateway checkpost before climbing to Monkey Falls and Valparai.
• Famous for fresh reservoir fish stalls and tender coconut vendors along the Pollachi–Aliyar coconut grove road.

Facilities & Visitor Amenities

✓Spacious Highway Parking
✓Public Restrooms
✓Children Park & Aquarium
✓Fresh Fish & Tea Stalls Nearby

Accessibility & Senior Info

•Garden park is flat and accessible; reaching the top reservoir bund involves climbing flights of steps

How to Reach Aliyar Dam, Reservoir Park & Monkey Falls Foothills

Nearest Airport: Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) — approx. 72 km

Nearest Railway Station: Pollachi Junction — approx. 24 km | Coimbatore Junction — approx. 64 km

Nearest Bus Terminal: Pollachi Bus Stand — approx. 24 km

Road & Route Access: Smooth highway drive from Coimbatore via Eachanari, Kinathukadavu, and Pollachi on NH83 and SH78.

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Information Source: Coimbatore District Administration Tourism Directory Verification Status: verified (Last checked: 2026-10-01)

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Book Valparai / Aliyar Trip

Popular family day-trip from Coimbatore or the first sightseeing stop on a Valparai 2-day tour.

Suitable Trip Formats:

✓ 1-Day Pollachi–Aliyar–Topslip Cab

✓ 2-Day Valparai Hill Tour

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Sethumadai / Topslip Checkpost · Pollachi (Coimbatore District)

Topslip — Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR)

Protected Western Ghats wildlife sanctuary and elephant conservation camp in the Anamalai Hills, known for jungle van safaris, Kozhikamuthi elephant camp, and rich birdlife.

Address: Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Topslip via Sethumadai Checkpost, Pollachi Taluk, Tamil Nadu 642133

Hours: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM (Checkpost regulated; subject to forest fire/monsoon closures)

Verification: Verified (2026-10-01) · Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) Official Portal

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Eachanari (Pollachi Main Road) · Coimbatore

Arulmigu Eachanari Vinayagar Temple

Dating back to 1500 CE, this revered highway temple houses a 6-foot tall idol of Lord Vinayagar and is the traditional blessing stop for travellers heading to Pollachi, Palani, and Valparai.

Address: NH 83, Pollachi Main Road, Eachanari, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641021

Hours: 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Verification: Verified (2026-10-01) · TN HR&CE Official Temple Records

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