About Monkey Falls
Monkey Falls is a natural waterfall located on the Pollachi-Valparai Road near Aliyar Dam in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, within the foothills of the Anamalai Hills and near the Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary. Fed by mountain streams, it cascades about 18 metres over rocky cliffs surrounded by dense forest. A popular stop for travellers to Valparai, it is known for its accessible bathing area, scenic forest setting and frequent sightings of monkeys.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small forest waterfall cascading over rocky cliffs into a shallow bathing pool surrounded by dense vegetation of the Anamalai foothills. The site is accessed via steps leading down from the Pollachi-Valparai road. There is a fenced bathing area where visitors can wade and bathe under the falls when water flow permits, along with forested surroundings, views of the Aliyar reservoir valley, and monkeys in the vicinity. Basic visitor facilities are available near the entrance.
Key highlights
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Natural waterfall cascading approximately 18 metres near Aliyar Dam
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Located on the scenic Pollachi to Valparai ghat road in the Anamalai Hills
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Designated bathing area managed by the Forest Department
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Surrounded by dense forest of Anamalai Tiger Reserve buffer area
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Frequent sightings of monkeys and forest birdlife
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Coimbatore International Airport, about 65-70 km away |
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| By train | Nearest major railway station is Pollachi Junction, about 28 km away; Coimbatore Junction is about 65 km away |
| By road |