Due to summer, wildlife migrates to the Aliyar Dam in search of food and water.
Coimbatore: Even as tourists flock to Aliyar Dam, elephants have made a beeline to the Aliyar Dam from the dense forests of the Western Ghats next to Pollachi which is home to a variety of wildlife including elephants, leopards, spotted deer and Tahr.
Due to summer, wildlife migrates to the Aliyar Dam in search of food and water. In the last few days, a herd of elephants has been camping in the area adjacent to the Aliyar dam. In the evenings, these elephants with their cubs roam along the banks of the Aliyar Dam, a welcome sight to tourists visiting Valparai.
However, the forest department has warned tourists not to stay in the area where the elephant herd for safety purposes.
Due to summer, wildlife migrates to the Aliyar Dam in search of food and water. In the last few days, a herd of elephants has been camping in the area adjacent to the Aliyar dam. In the evenings, these elephants with their cubs roam along the banks of the Aliyar Dam, a welcome sight to tourists visiting Valparai.
However, the forest department has warned tourists not to stay in the area where the elephant herd for safety purposes.