In the first place, Eighteenth Canal is no more a hidden gem as most of the Tamil souls knows this place after watching the below Instagram Reels. So if you think you can enjoy this place alone, it’ll not be possible, unless you’re visiting this place in the early morning. There are no restrictions or any special permission required to visit this place. The govt itself kept the message board to guide the people to reach this place.
Where Is Eighteenth Canal?
The Eighteenth Canal or Pathinettam Kalvai is 54 Km away from Theni. After crossing Cumbum, towards the Kumily route, it’ll be 14 Km and 30 minutes travel. It comes under Uthamapalayam taluk.
How To Reach Eighteenth Canal From Theni?
As we said, it’ll be around 50KM travel from Theni and, we recommend you to choose a Bike or Car to enjoy with this hidden gem. There is a bus facility to Cumbum and Kumily from Theni, but you can’t reach your entire destination through the bus, as you’ve to go into the wild at least 4 KMs. So go with your bike or car to enter the exact place of the Eighteenth Canal.
What’s Special In Eighteenth Canal
In the first place, you can swim, but you should know the swimming it’s not for beginners as it’ll be around 6-7 feet(approx 200 cms) in height. On the other hand, you can enjoy the nature, flow of water from the Canal, huge waterfalls – a visual treat to the eyes. Once you reach the place, you’ll get pure air and a fresh feel that’ll add more value to your trip.
Things To Do In Eighteenth Canal
👗 You should keep a set of dresses to change if you’ve planned to bathe there.
🍀 Enjoy the nature around you. Long waterfalls are visible right to where you’re standing.
🎥 Record videos if you’re a nature photographer. Enjoy swimming with your friends.
🏊 Swimming against the water is hardly impossible, so give it a try.
🏆 Run a Swimming race competition with your friends to reach the opposite side of the Canal.
🚶 Don’t try to walk over the Canal’s sidewall as it is too small. Get down and reach another end since there is a sideways to walk.
🚁 If you’ve got a drone, get it ready with you, you can fly and get the incredible shots of the place and nature around it.
Must I Know Swimming?
Yes, to visit this place you must know the swimming, as the main enjoyment here is swimming on the Canal. And of course, you can also enjoy the scenario around the place, but if you know to swim it’ll be a wonderful trip for you.
When Is The Right Time To Visit Eighteenth Canal
Whenever the Eighteenth Canal dam is open, that’s the right time to visit this place. Because without water if you reach this place that’s not good for you and make your day very bad.
About Eighteenth Canal Waterflow
On the average rainfall year, October and November, the water flow will be high or full. From November to February, the water flow will be slightly low from high levels. On other days it’ll be open occasionally based on the Eighteenth Canal Dam water status.
Social Media Posts That Attracts All Eyes To This Place
Nearby Places
Theni
Chinnamanur
Kolukkumalai
Conclusion
Given these points, This place is suitable for Men’s who knows swimming as it’s an unsafe place. Visit when the water is available. In the long run, water availability may vary. So get in touch with us on our Instagram account for instant updates. Check out our other blogs nearby this area if you got solutions to your problems about this place. If you still have any questions, please comment I’ll respond as soon as I see them.
