Aazhiyaar Dam

Coimbatore Village, Coimbatore 641101, India

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Architectural Aazhiyaar Dam, also known as Aaleeyaar Dam is among popular tourist attractions of the region constructed across River. Aliyar Architectural Aazhiyaar Dam, situated on a height of 81 metres, was set up with the view to supply water for irrigation purpose.Several tunnels and canals at different elevations are connected with the reservoir. Along with power generation and irrigation, the dam has helped in restricting flow of rivers like Aliyar, Sholiyar, Nirar, Thekkadi, Parambikulam and Palar.An aquarium and an amusement park beside reservoir is also popular.It is located at 24 km from Pollachi town, which have frequent bus connections with the city of Coimbatore. 
 

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