Located near Aliyar Dam, this beautiful spot on the Pollachi-Valparai Road is one of the major natural attractions of the region near Coimbatore. Monkey Falls is located amidst the evergreen forests of the Anamalai Hills and is a spectacular cascade that drops onto rock surfaces and gathers in pools of fresh water, giving an amazing visual to tourists and nature lovers. The name comes from the fact that monkeys are regularly seen in the forests surrounding the falls. Major Attractions: Cascading waterfall, Anamalai Hills, forest surroundings, natural poolsTop Activities: Bathing, photography, sightseeing, nature walks, picnickingDuration: 2–3 HoursBest Time to Visit: July to FebruarySince it is on the way to Valparai, this place serves as a regular stop for those traveling towards it. Being on a tourist circuit that includes many other scenic spots, Monkey Falls remains a very preferred destination for the tourists coming to visit the hill station and the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. Here the nature and serenity welcome each traveler to sit back and relax in a beautiful environment surrounded by verdant greenery and fresh, clean, cool, and crystal clear water flowing down rocky faces. Monkey Falls comes to life mostly in the months of monsoon and just after monsoon, where a large volume of water flows down across the rocky path in and around the place. People coming here for a holiday can take a refreshing dip in the shallow areas where bathing is allowed while enjoying the amazing beauty of nature around them. The place has a great and calm and relaxed atmosphere which will relax each traveler with a mountain breeze and the sound of flowing water. The place is situated in a forest area and there might be an opportunity to find butterflies, birds and smaller animals near the falls. There are facilities like rest rooms and adequate parking at Monkey Falls making it a good place to visit with families and friends. One must be careful about the rocks there as they could be slippery and one should avoid feeding the monkeys. For any traveller going to Valparai and the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Monkey Falls would be a mandatory halt and an enjoyable experience for them.
