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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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Typeheritage
Nearest basePariyur
DistrictErode
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit5→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.
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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Today at Perumpallam Dam
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:32 pm
Golden hour best light5:32 pm–6:32 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:32 pm–6:57 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.
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Top experiences around Pariyur
4 more places around Pariyur, each worth a day of its own.
heritagePariyur Kondathu Kaliamman Temple
19.0 km · ~32 min by cab
The Kondathu Kaliamman Temple at Pariyur is a widely revered shrine to the goddess Kaliamman, believed to be around 1,500 years old. It is known for its annual fire-walking ceremony held in January and a grand temple car festival that draws large crowds. Several shrines feature marble work, and the temple owns a golden chariot.
heritageAmarapaneeswarar Temple, Pariyur
19.2 km · ~32 min by cab
The Amarapaneeswarar Temple at Pariyur is a Shiva temple dating to about the 10th century CE, with its consort worshipped as Soundaranayaki Amman. Originally built during the Chola period, it received later additions from the Pandya, Hoysala and Mysore rulers, and today is rebuilt almost entirely in white marble. Maha Shivaratri and Pradosham are celebrated here with particular grandeur.
heritageKunderipallam Dam
7.1 km · ~18 min by auto
Kunderipallam Dam is an earthen dam built across a tributary feeding the Bhavani River at Kongarpalayam in Gobichettipalayam taluk, constructed between 1975 and 1980. It stands about 42 feet high and over 2,100 metres long, with a reservoir capacity of roughly 1.72 tmcft used for irrigation. Set at the foot of forested hills, it is a quiet local picnic and scenic spot.
heritagePavalamalai Muthukumaraswamy Temple
17.6 km · ~29 min by cab
The Muthukumaraswamy Temple on Pavalamalai hill near Gobichettipalayam is the second of the town's two Murugan hill shrines, the other being Pachaimalai. It sits on a small hill on the road toward Pariyur and is dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is a popular local pilgrimage climb offering views over the surrounding countryside.
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Perumpallam Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaytime; viewing from the bund
Best timeAugust to December after good rains
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Perumpallam Dam
About 5 km from Sathyamangalam; nearest railhead Erode Junction (~40 km); nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~85 km
Getting around Perumpallam 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.
If you need help at Perumpallam Dam
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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.
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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