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Kodiveri Dam
A historic weir/anicut on the Bhavani River near Gobichettipalayam whose downstream falls form a popular picnic and bathing spot, with coracle rides and a riverside park.
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Typedam
Nearest baseGobichettipalayam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryINR 10-20 park entry + coracle ride ~INR 50-100 (indicative — confirm on site)
Nearest town/baseGobichettipalayam
DistrictErode
Place typedam
Time neededAbout an hour.
A historic weir/anicut on the Bhavani River near Gobichettipalayam whose downstream falls form a popular picnic and bathing spot, with coracle rides and a riverside park.
Kodiveri Dam is planned from Gobichettipalayam, one of the travel bases in Erode district. Use Gobichettipalayam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kodiveri Dam — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily (indicative)
Best timeOct-Feb; coracle rides best Dec-May when the river is calmer
Entry: INR 10-20 park entry + coracle ride ~INR 50-100 (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting there: ~20 km from Gobichettipalayam; ~50 km from Erode Jn (ED); nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~70 km
Coracle rides run mainly in the dry/low-flow season; can get crowded on weekends and holidays.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Gobichettipalayam or nearby in Erode, 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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When is the best time to visit Kodiveri Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kodiveri Dam?
Entry: INR 10-20 park entry + coracle ride ~INR 50-100 (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily (indicative). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kodiveri Dam?
Base yourself in Gobichettipalayam or nearby in Erode, 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 Kodiveri Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Kodiveri Dam?
Nearby you can pair Pavalamalai Muthukumaraswamy Temple (5.7 km), Pariyur Kondathu Kaliamman Temple (6.9 km), Amarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur (7.1 km), Kunderipallam Dam (7.3 km).
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