What to expect
Manjalar Dam
A picturesque irrigation dam across the Manjalar river, about ten kilometres from Batlagundu in Dindigul district. Set against the backdrop of the Western Ghats, it has calm blue waters and green surroundings. It is a popular local picnic and sightseeing spot.
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Typedam
Nearest baseBatlagundu
DistrictDindigul
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Manjalar Dam is planned from Batlagundu, one of the travel bases in Dindigul district. Use Batlagundu for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Batlagundu or nearby in Dindigul, 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.
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Today at Manjalar Dam
Sunrise6:10 am
Sunset6:29 pm
Golden hour best light5:29 pm–6:29 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:29 pm–6:54 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Tamil Nadu. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
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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Manjalar Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours, roughly 09:00-17:30
Best timeSeptember to January, when the reservoir is full
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Manjalar Dam
Off the Batlagundu-Periyakulam belt; nearest railhead Theni, nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~55 km
Getting around Manjalar Dam
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.
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When is the best time to visit Manjalar Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Manjalar Dam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours, roughly 09:00-17:30.
How do I reach Manjalar Dam?
Base yourself in Batlagundu or nearby in Dindigul, 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 Manjalar Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Manjalar Dam?
Nearby you can pair Marudhanadhi Dam (12.2 km), Anjaneyar Temple, Anaipatti (13.1 km), Kamarajar Lake (16.2 km), Thalaiyar Falls (17.3 km).
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Manjalar Dam guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Manjalar Dam itself yet. These cover Batlagundu, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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- Manjalar Dam:Sharmila Sumithra · CC BY-SA 4.0