What to expect
Perunchani Dam
A major reservoir built across the Paraliyar river where it emerges from the forested Western Ghats. It is a key irrigation source for Kanyakumari district and a scenic picnic spot with hill backdrops. It complements the nearby Pechiparai and Chittar dams in the district's reservoir network.
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Typeheritage
Nearest basePerunchani
DistrictKanniyakumari
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹5
Perunchani Dam is planned from Perunchani, one of the travel bases in Kanniyakumari district. Use Perunchani for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Perunchani or nearby in Kanniyakumari, 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 Perunchani Dam
Sunrise6:13 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 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.
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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Perunchani Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaily 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Best timeOctober to January
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹5
Government monuments, museums and forest reserves in India often charge foreign visitors more. We have not verified whether this site does — ask at the counter.
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Nominal entry fee
Getting here
How to reach Perunchani Dam
About 12 km from Kulasekharam; nearest railway Kuzhithurai (~22 km) or Nagercoil Junction (~35 km); nearest airport Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) ~65 km.
Getting around Perunchani 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 Perunchani Dam
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When is the best time to visit Perunchani Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Perunchani Dam?
Entry: Nominal entry fee. Timings: Daily 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate. Government monuments, museums and forest reserves in India often charge foreign visitors more, and we have not verified whether this site does.
How do I reach Perunchani Dam?
Base yourself in Perunchani or nearby in Kanniyakumari, 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 Perunchani Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Perunchani Dam?
Nearby you can pair Mathur Aqueduct (7.6 km), Thirunanthikarai Cave Temple (7.7 km), Bala Subramanya Swamy Temple, Vellimalai (9.5 km), Adikesava Perumal Temple (10.8 km).
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Perunchani Dam guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Perunchani Dam itself yet. These cover Perunchani, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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Image credits
- Perunchani Dam:Manukrishnan80, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0