What to expect
Anaimaduvu Reservoir
An irrigation reservoir near Belur set among low hills, used as a picnic and boating spot. It is one of the main water bodies among Salem's lakes and reservoirs and draws visitors during and after the monsoon.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseBelur
DistrictSalem
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹20
Places to visit2→Anaimaduvu Reservoir is planned from Belur, one of the travel bases in Salem district. Use Belur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Belur or nearby in Salem, 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 Anaimaduvu ReservoirSeasonal guide
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Today at Anaimaduvu Reservoir
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:27 pm
Golden hour best light5:27 pm–6:27 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:27 pm–6:52 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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templeThanthondreeswarar Temple
8.1 km · ~14 min by cab
A Shiva temple at Belur about 35 km from Salem, known for its varied stone sculptures. It is a heritage temple of the Salem-Belur belt.
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Anaimaduvu Reservoir — at a glance
TimingsApprox 9 AM to 6 PM
Best timePost-monsoon, October to January
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹20
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 Anaimaduvu Reservoir
About 35 km from Salem via Belur; nearest railhead Salem Junction (~35 km); nearest airport Salem (SXV) ~35 km.
Getting around Anaimaduvu Reservoir
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 Anaimaduvu Reservoir
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When is the best time to visit Anaimaduvu Reservoir?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Anaimaduvu Reservoir?
Entry: Nominal entry fee. Timings: Approx 9 AM to 6 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 Anaimaduvu Reservoir?
Base yourself in Belur or nearby in Salem, 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 Anaimaduvu Reservoir?
About an hour.
What else is near Anaimaduvu Reservoir?
Nearby you can pair Thanthondreeswarar Temple (8.1 km), Kiliyur Falls (21.6 km), Deer Park (22.6 km), Kalrayan Hills (23.4 km).
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