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Perumpallam Dam
Perumpallam Dam is an earthen dam near Sathyamangalam, built in the 1980s and measuring about 2 km long and 40 metres high. It is fed by rainwater from the Kadambur Hills and the Bhavani River, and its reservoir level swings dramatically between drought and heavy floods. It is a lesser-known reservoir on the fringe of the Sathyamangalam forests.
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Perumpallam Dam
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Plan Perumpallam Dam
Typeheritage
Nearest basePariyur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/basePariyur
DistrictErode
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
Perumpallam Dam is an earthen dam near Sathyamangalam, built in the 1980s and measuring about 2 km long and 40 metres high. It is fed by rainwater from the Kadambur Hills and the Bhavani River, and its reservoir level swings dramatically between drought and heavy floods. It is a lesser-known reservoir on the fringe of the Sathyamangalam forests.
Perumpallam Dam is planned from Pariyur, one of the travel bases in Erode district. Use Pariyur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Perumpallam Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaytime; viewing from the bund
Best timeAugust to December after good rains
Entry: Free
Getting there: About 5 km from Sathyamangalam; nearest railhead Erode Junction (~40 km); nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~85 km
Reached by road from Sathyamangalam; water levels vary greatly with the season.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Pariyur 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 Perumpallam Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Perumpallam Dam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daytime; viewing from the bund. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Perumpallam Dam?
Base yourself in Pariyur 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 Perumpallam Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Perumpallam Dam?
Nearby you can pair Kunderipallam Dam (7.1 km), Dhimbam Hills and Sathyamangalam Ghat Road (11.9 km), Kodiveri Dam (12.1 km), Pavalamalai Muthukumaraswamy Temple (17.6 km).
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