How many dams are there in Coimbatore?

List of dams and reservoirs in Tamil Nadu

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Number	Name	Location
24	Irukkangudi Dam	Virudhunagar
25	Kadamparai Dam	Coimbatore
26	Kamraju Sagar (Sandy Nalla) Dam	The Nilgiris
27	Kariakoil Dam	Salem

Which dam provides water to Coimbatore?

Siruvani dam is a dam in Palakkad District, Kerala located 46 km away from Palakkad town. This dam constructed across the Siruvani River, is for supplying drinking water to the city of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. The dam is surrounded by reserve forests.

Who built Aliyar dam?

The Aliyar Dam was constructed during 1959-1969 across the Aliyar river, mainly for irrigation purposes. Aliyar Dam was inaugurated on 2 October 1962 ( Gandhi Jayanti day) by then Prime minister of India Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, K Kamaraj, the CM of TN state presided over the function.

How many trains are there from Mettupalayam to Ooty?

There is only one direct train from Mettupalayam to Ooty, the Nilgiri Mountain train or the Ooty Toy train.

What is kotagiri famous for?

Kotagiri offers some of the most picturesque trekking trails in the state. Adorned with beautiful tea estate, lush green surrounding, rumbling rivers and meadows, Kotagiri-Kodanad serves as the most popular trail in the town. Beised this, Catherine Falls and Longwood Shola also offers an opportunity for easy treks.

Which is second biggest dam in Tamil Nadu?

Dams in Tamil Nadu

#	Name	Length (m)
1	Aanaimaduvu Dam	670
2	Adavinainarkovil Dam	670
3	Aliyar Dam	3200
4	Amaravathi Dam	1095

Which is the largest dam in Tamil Nadu?

Is Kotagiri better than Ooty?

Located approximately 29km from Ooty and 19km from Coonoor, Kotagiri is relatively more peaceful and quieter than the two. Tucked away in a corner of the Nilgiris, Kotagiri or the ‘Mountain of Kotas’ is surrounded by the shola forests, sprawling tea estates and the never-ending mountain ranges.

Is Kotagiri safe?

Yes, Kotagiri is completely safe and a lot of tourists visit it throughout the year.