Kodiveri Dam & Waterfalls

Kodiveri Dam & Waterfalls

 

Kodiveri Dam is located on the Bhavani river in Gobichettipalayam taluk, Sathyamangalam in Erode district, Tamil Nadu,India. The Kodiveri dam is situated 15 km from Gobichettipalayam towards Sathyamangalam State Highway .

 

Kodiveri Dam & Waterfalls Name Reason : 

 

‘Kodiveri’ The name originated from ‘kodivari’ meaning tiger in Tamil. This might be due to the presence of the dam in a forest area where a number of tigers lived.

 

Kodiveri Dam & Waterfalls History :

 

Kodiveri dam was was built over the Bhavani River It was constructed by Kongalvan a chieftain under the rule of Chola king Kulottunga I in the year 1125 AD. The dam was constructed in the 17th century by Maharaja of Mysore using elephants and prisoners.

 

It was carved out of a 20-foot wall of rock and the stones inter locked with iron bars with lead as mortar. The sound wall was built 20 feet wide as the main wall to withstand the heavy water load.

 

Water release controllers allow water to flow freely without harming the surrounding areas. Thick iron rods and lead were used in construction to provide long-term support. The Dam has been a major source of irrigation it irrigates over 25,000 hectars of  lands in the area.

 

Two channels arise from the Dam ; The entrance to the Kodiveri falls is available on both sides of the Bhavani river one is on the north side of the Bhavani river and the other on the south side is the “Arakkan Kottai Channel” and the “Tadapalli Channel”.

 

The lands north of Gobichettipalayam are fertile due to the flow of the Tadapalli channel. Sugarcane and paddy cultivation are high in this region. The lush green fields are also a delight to watch.

 

The waterfalls at the bottom of the Kodiveri Dam are a spectacular place with beautiful views of the falls close to the Dam. As the waterfall is not huge, anyone can easily reach the bottom of the waterfall and enjoy it.

 

At the bottom of the Dam, a beautiful park with many attractions developed. Bathing & swimming in the pool at the bottom of the waterfall is a memorable experience. The area is also inhabited by coracle rowers who catch and sell fresh fish.

 

If you want, you can relish freshly cooked fish here. People also walk above the check dam on their own risk. Similar to Hogenakkal, coracle ride is also available at the dam for fun and transport.

 

Kodiveri Dam & Waterfalls Timings : 8 AM to 6 PM.

 

Kodiveri Dam & Waterfalls Entry : 5 rs.

 

Best Time To Visit Kodiveri Dam & Waterfalls : Jan-March & Oct-Dec

 

Kodiveri Dam & Waterfalls Address : Kodiveri falls, Satyamangalam, Gobichettipalayam, Tamil Nadu, India

 

How To Reach Kodiveri Dam & Waterfalls :

 

By Road : Gobichettipalayam towards Sathyamangalam Kodiveri falls bus stop .

 

By Rail : Mettupalayam Railway Station,

 

By Air : Coimbatore International Airport .