Monkey Water Falls | Trekking

Monkey Water Falls | Trekking

 

Monkey Falls is located in the Anaimalai Hills range on road connecting Pollachi To Valparai road in Coimbatore district, Tamilnadu. Monkey Falls is a natural waterfall in the Anamalai Hills range, located 30 km from Pollachi and  6 km from Azhiyar Dam. 

Monkey Falls is one of the magnificent waterfalls cascading down from a height of about 60 feet into a pool.The water of Monkey Falls plunges two levels. The upper tier drops from 30 feet, while the lower tier spills from 20 feet. 

Monkey waterfalls will be fascinated by these sweet sounds. The water happily crosses the rocks and enters the pool of clear water-like cellophane.Monkey falls is an ideal place for little children and adults to take a bath. 

The falls are very close to the main road. You just have to trek a little.Frogs are dancing around the flowing water, small birds are chirping happily, and many monkeys are playing over the trees. 

Monkey falls is refreshing though it is a bit dangerous during monsoons when the water flow is high. As the name suggests, the place has several monkeys. So, has to be careful while taking care of their belongings. 

One needs to take prior permission from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department a fortnight before the date of the trek. The headquarters are at Pollachi and the procedure to obtain a permit is not very messy. 

Trekking at Monkey Falls : 

Trekking at the Monkey Falls One needs to take permission from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department a fortnight before the date of the trek. The headquarters are at Pollachi and the procedure to obtain a permit is not very cumbersome.

There are guided tours available too for visitors who are eager to learn about the diverse flora and fauna that surround these falls. This falls can be reached by trekking through serene evergreen forests filled with rocky boulders. As this falls is an offbeat destination, better take a local people to guide you through the dense pathway. 

There are regular trekking classes conducted at this falls during certain seasons. This falls is not over crowded, so it can be visited during any season. 

Monkey Falls Valparai Timings : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Monday  Closed)

Monkey Falls Valparai Entry : Rs. 30 for Person

Monkey Falls Valparai Time Required : 1-2 hrs

Best Time To Visit Monkey Falls Valparai : October & March.

Monkey Falls Valparai Address : Monkey Falls, Pollachi-Valparai Rd, Aalliyar Reserve Forest, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 642101.

How To Reach Monkey Falls Valparai : By Road : Valparai Bus Stand.

By Air : Coimbatore International Airport, Peelamedu about 118 km away.

By Rail : Pollachi Railway Station, about 70 km away.