Everybody knows siruvani water is the sweetest water in  Tamilnadu.... But how many of us know it is the world's second sweetest water..? 

          Siruvani Waterfalls[1] and the dam named after them are located 36 km (22 mi) west of Coimbatore in the Western Ghats. The reservoir at Siruvani was built for Tamil Nadu by the Kerala government with funds collected by the Tamil Nadu government to meet the drinking water requirements of Coimbatore. The gateways on either side of the road across the dam are typical of the Kerala and Tamil architectural styles. 

           Siruvani is also home to certain tribals like the Mudugars and Irulars. The view from the falls and the dam is a tourist attraction. The sweetness has been attributed to the vegetation and rocks through which the water flows in the Attapady area.

CONSTRUCTION:-

         The government gave its approval for construction of the `masonry gravity' dam in February 1915; work did not start immediately; if one correlates the information from the Archaeology Department, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board and the district gazette. 

         The villagers of Boluvampatti and Alandurai opposed the scheme, as they feared it would affect them. But they were convinced about the benefits of bringing Siruvani water to a town that was growing. Construction began in 1927. The initial cost of construction was Rs. 2,17,725 (for 23 feet).

 LOCATION:-

         It is situated at Siruvani Hills at 37 km from Coimbatore and 6 km (3.7 mi) from Karunya University. Sadivayal Checkpost, where an entry fee Rs. 50 is charged, is at the gateway to the waterfalls. Private vehicles are not allowed beyond this point; however vehicles arranged by the forest department can be used for the conveyance to the point where trek is to be started. No extra charges for this service. An almost 1 km trek-walk through forest is required to reach exact place for bathing.