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Vaigai Dam - ‘The Little Brindavan’
 Built in 1959, the dam across the majestic Vaigai River is 111 feet high and stores 71 feet of water. Boating inside the dam on the still expanse of water is a  great experience. The garden, adjacent to it, is known as ‘Little Brindavan’ as there is much resemblance to the wholesome experience at the world famous Brindavan gardens of Mysore. There are ample play facilities for children and tourists inside the garden. There is also a menagerie for the entertainment of the visitors. |
Kumbakkarai Falls - The perennial bounty
Against the back drop of an emerald wilderness, the Kumbakkarai falls gushes out of huge rocky recesses at great heights and roars down into an alluring pool of water infused with the goodness of minerals and herbs. It is believed to possess medicinal properties and is a popular bathing spot. Rare fauna and avifauna frequent the forest around the falls and rare specimens of flora are sighted easily around the places. |
Suruli Falls - Extolled in Chilappathikaram
 The classic poet Ilangovadigal has described its beauty in the famous Tamil epic, Chilapathikaram. Though it is perennial, the thickness of the water column in the monsoon season of June-October is indeed awesome. There are separate bathing facilities for men and women where the falls form pools of health giving water. The total height of the falls, in two steps, is 190 feet. The forest that forms the backdrop is full of rare flowers, butterflies, birds and animals and the open space that forms the approach is a favourite resting places. |
Sothuparai Dam - The scenic seclusion
It is one of the most picnic spots around Theni. The dam is built across the Varaha River against a setting of majestic verdant hills. The wide expanse of placid water mirroring the green slopes around is an impressive sight. Periyakulam town nearby is called ‘the Mango City’ where exotic and delicious varieties of mangoes from the orchards around the town are available at down to earth prices during the seasons |
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