What to expect
Gomukhi Dam
A reservoir in the Kalrayan foothills near Kachirapalayam, about 15 km from Kallakurichi, with a landscaped garden and a hilltop view point that draw crowds in summer and on holidays. The lake spreads across a wide area in the monsoon and supplies water to dozens of surrounding villages.
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Typedam
Nearest baseKalvarayan Hills
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree / nominal garden charge — confirm on site
Nearest town/baseKalvarayan Hills
DistrictKallakurichi
Place typedam
Time neededAbout an hour.
A reservoir in the Kalrayan foothills near Kachirapalayam, about 15 km from Kallakurichi, with a landscaped garden and a hilltop view point that draw crowds in summer and on holidays. The lake spreads across a wide area in the monsoon and supplies water to dozens of surrounding villages.
Gomukhi Dam is planned from Kalvarayan Hills, one of the travel bases in Kallakurichi district. Use Kalvarayan Hills for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Gomukhi Dam — at a glance
TimingsApprox 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; garden closes by dusk
Best timeAug-Jan when the reservoir is full
Entry: Free / nominal garden charge — confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Gomukhi Dam
Nearest railway: Chinnasalem ~11 km or Kallakurichi ~15 km; nearest airport: Salem (SXV) ~85 km or Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~115 km
Busiest on weekends and summer holidays; combine with a trip up to the Gomukhi dam view point on the Kalrayan road
Getting around Gomukhi 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 Gomukhi Dam
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Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kalvarayan Hills or nearby in Kallakurichi, 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 Gomukhi DamSeasonal guide
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Today at Gomukhi Dam
Sunrise6:02 am
Sunset6:39 pm
Golden hour best light5:39 pm–6:39 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:39 pm–7:04 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingWNW · 287°
Moon tonight🌗 Last quarter · 45%
South-west monsoon. June to September brings heavy rain to Kerala. 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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Gomukhi Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Gomukhi Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Gomukhi Dam?
Entry: Free / nominal garden charge — confirm on site. Timings: Approx 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; garden closes by dusk. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Gomukhi Dam?
Base yourself in Kalvarayan Hills or nearby in Kallakurichi, 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 Gomukhi Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Gomukhi Dam?
Nearby you can pair Periyar Falls (Vellimalai) (8.5 km), Sri Selva Vinayagar Temple, Sankarapuram (9.0 km), Megam Falls (9.5 km), Kalvarayan Hills (Kalrayan Hills) (11.4 km).
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- Gomukhi Dam:PJeganathan · CC BY-SA 4.0