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Aathupalayam Dam
A dam near Thennilai in K. Paramathi taluk built to store surplus flood water from the River Noyyal and the Lower Bhavani Project canal, irrigating over 19,000 acres of Karur district. Set amid hills and greenery, its reservoir is a scenic leisure and bird-watching spot, especially when full during the monsoon.
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Typedam
Nearest baseThennilai
DistrictKarur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit2→Aathupalayam Dam is planned from Thennilai, one of the travel bases in Karur district. Use Thennilai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thennilai or nearby in Karur, 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 Aathupalayam Dam
Sunrise6:09 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 brings heavy rain to Tamil Nadu. 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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Top experiences around Thennilai
One more place around Thennilai worth a day of its own.
waterfallThennilai Waterfalls
8.9 km · ~15 min by cab
A seasonal waterfall near Thennilai village in the Kadavur block, cascading through wooded slopes close to the Aathupalayam Dam area. It is a lesser-known local retreat for trekking and photography, flowing best during the rainy season.
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Aathupalayam Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeMonsoon and post-monsoon (July-January) when the reservoir is full
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Aathupalayam Dam
Near Thennilai in K. Paramathi taluk, west of Karur; Karur Junction railway ~35 km; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~75 km or Coimbatore (CJB) ~120 km
Getting around Aathupalayam 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 Aathupalayam Dam
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Aathupalayam Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Aathupalayam Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Aathupalayam Dam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Aathupalayam Dam?
Base yourself in Thennilai or nearby in Karur, 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 Aathupalayam Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Aathupalayam Dam?
Nearby you can pair Thennilai Waterfalls (8.9 km), Pugazhimalai Arupadai Murugan Temple (16.2 km), Pugalur Tamil-Brahmi Cave Inscriptions (16.6 km), Munimuktheeswarar Temple, Chinna Dharapuram (19.5 km).
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Aathupalayam Dam guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Aathupalayam Dam itself yet. These cover Thennilai, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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