What to expect
Sudhamalli Reservoir
An earthen irrigation dam in Udayarpalayam taluk with a bund about 5 km long and a maximum height of roughly 7 metres, fed as part of the Marudaiyaru basin system. It supplies irrigation to surrounding farmland in a largely agricultural district. The reservoir and its long bund make for a quiet local waterscape.
Practical guide
Plan Sudhamalli Reservoir
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseKargudy
DistrictAriyalur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Sudhamalli Reservoir is planned from Kargudy, one of the travel bases in Ariyalur district. Use Kargudy for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kargudy or nearby in Ariyalur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Sudhamalli ReservoirSeasonal guide
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Today at Sudhamalli Reservoir
Sunrise6:03 am
Sunset6:23 pm
Golden hour best light5:23 pm–6:23 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:23 pm–6:48 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Sudhamalli Reservoir — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours; open access
Best timeOctober to March (cooler, drier weather)
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sudhamalli Reservoir
Near Kargudy village in Udayarpalayam taluk, about 25 km from Ariyalur town; nearest railway station Ariyalur (~25 km) or Jayankondam (~20 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~65 km.
Getting around Sudhamalli Reservoir
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Sudhamalli Reservoir
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Sudhamalli Reservoir
churchElakurichi Adaikala Madha Shrine (Our Lady of Refuge) 20.2 km · ~34 min by cab · straight line
On the map
Where Sudhamalli Reservoir is
Good to know
Sudhamalli Reservoir — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sudhamalli Reservoir?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sudhamalli Reservoir?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours; open access.
How do I reach Sudhamalli Reservoir?
Base yourself in Kargudy or nearby in Ariyalur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Sudhamalli Reservoir?
About an hour.
What else is near Sudhamalli Reservoir?
Nearby you can pair Veeranarayana Perumal Temple, Kuruvalapparkovil (10.7 km), Udayarpalayam (13.2 km), Kamarasavalli Karkodeswarar Temple (15.2 km), Periyathirukkonam Shiva Temple (15.5 km).
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Sudhamalli Reservoir guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Sudhamalli Reservoir itself yet. These cover Kargudy, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
Tamil Nadu-wide guides & itineraries
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Image credits
- Sudhamalli Reservoir:Sivakumarkrish · CC BY-SA 4.0