Kavi Aruvi near Pollachi reopens for tourists after six months of closure due to drought. Visitors express concerns over inadequate safety measures at the popular waterfall site.
Coimbatore: The Forest Department has reopened Kavi Aruvi, also known as Aliyar Monkey Falls, near Pollachi for tourists after a six-month closure. The waterfall, located at the foothills of the Western Ghats, had been off-limits due to drought conditions. However, recent heavy rains in the region have revived the water flow, prompting authorities to lift the ban.
Kavi Aruvi has long been a popular destination for tourists from Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode, and neighboring states. Visitors flock to the site to enjoy bathing in the refreshing waters during the seasons when the falls are active.
The Forest Department's decision to reopen the site comes after a week of intense rainfall in the Western Ghats, which has significantly increased the water flow in the Aliyar River and consequently, Kavi Aruvi. Tourists from various districts have already begun visiting the falls, enjoying the opportunity to bathe and relax after the long hiatus.
However, the reopening has also brought to light some safety concerns.
Tourists have reported that protective barriers near the waterfall area are either missing or damaged, raising questions about visitor safety.
They have urged the Forest Department to address these issues promptly.
Additionally, visitors have put forth requests for improved facilities at the site. These include setting up shops near the waterfall and designating separate bathing areas for women. The Forest Department is expected to consider these suggestions to enhance the overall tourist experience at Kavi Aruvi.
As the popular tourist spot welcomes visitors once again, balancing safety measures with the natural beauty of the site remains a priority for both authorities and tourists alike.
Kavi Aruvi has long been a popular destination for tourists from Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode, and neighboring states. Visitors flock to the site to enjoy bathing in the refreshing waters during the seasons when the falls are active.
The Forest Department's decision to reopen the site comes after a week of intense rainfall in the Western Ghats, which has significantly increased the water flow in the Aliyar River and consequently, Kavi Aruvi. Tourists from various districts have already begun visiting the falls, enjoying the opportunity to bathe and relax after the long hiatus.
However, the reopening has also brought to light some safety concerns.
Tourists have reported that protective barriers near the waterfall area are either missing or damaged, raising questions about visitor safety.
They have urged the Forest Department to address these issues promptly.
Additionally, visitors have put forth requests for improved facilities at the site. These include setting up shops near the waterfall and designating separate bathing areas for women. The Forest Department is expected to consider these suggestions to enhance the overall tourist experience at Kavi Aruvi.
As the popular tourist spot welcomes visitors once again, balancing safety measures with the natural beauty of the site remains a priority for both authorities and tourists alike.