Thirumoorthy Dam, Thirumoorthy Hills, Udumalaipettai,
Tirupur
Thirumoorthy
Dam (also spelt as Thirumurthy Dam) is 20 kms from Udumalpet on the highway
from Palani to Coimbatore. The dam has been constructed adjoining the
Thirumurthy Hill. This scenic dam is close to the Amanalingeswarar Temple;
close by are a perennial stream and a waterfall. Thirumoorthy Dam is scenically
located amidst rolling hills. The panorama of the Anamalai Hills surrounding
the shimmering waters of the Reservoir is a sight to behold.
This
area is a popular spot for shooting films thanks to the beauty of the region.
Boating facilities are available so you could take a boat around the lake.
Alternately you could take a lazy swim at the swimming pool here or stroll
around the pretty gardens. Thirumurthy is an ideal spot for a quiet, leisurely
picnic. The Thirumoorthy Falls and the Panchalingam Falls are a refreshing
sight.
The
waters of Thirumoorthy Falls are believed to have medicinal properties as they
are enriched with herbs. Thirumoorthy Dam is a nice place for an outing with
your loved ones. Visitors would enjoy the entire drive towards Thirumoorthy dam
because of the scenic beauty all along the way. The drive is simply great with
the whole route surrounded by sunflower gardens, coconut groves, and paddy
fields. Sometime, tourists get the opportunity to witness the movie shooting at
these beautiful locations.
Thirumoorthy
Dam is a nice place for a one-day outing from Coimbatore. It has boating, a
nice place to have your lunch (of course, you should pack your lunch as there
are no good hotels out there).
Other Attractions:
There is
also a swimming pool and a well laid out garden near by the dam. If you have
bicycle, it’s nice location for natural riding. The place has many tribal settlements
around and has rich moist & dry deciduous forests. The Crocodile Farm at
Amaravathy Dam is just 25 kms from here. This place is being developed as a
District Excursion Centre.
Connectivity
It is
situated 50 Kms from Pollachi and 23 kms from Udumalpet on the highway from
Palani to Coimbatore. Bus facilities are conveniently available from Udumalpet
and Dharapuram via Dhali. Nearest Railway Station is located at Udumalpet
and Nearest Airport is located at Coimbatore.
