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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Anaimaduvu Reservoir
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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
Sunset5:58 pm
Golden hour best light4:58 pm–5:58 pm
Blue hour after sunset5:58 pm–6:23 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 261°
Moon tonight🌒 Waxing crescent · 24%
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Thanthondreeswarar Temple
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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
If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.
If you need help at Anaimaduvu Reservoir
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What’s near Anaimaduvu Reservoir
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Thanthondreeswarar Temple
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templeThanthondreeswarar Temple
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.
8.1 km · ~14 min by cab · straight line
wildlifeDeer Park
A small deer enclosure in Yercaud beside Emerald Lake, home to spotted deer and other small animals in a wooded setting. It is a family-friendly stop on the Yercaud circuit.
22.6 km · ~38 min by cab · straight line
heritageKalrayan Hills
A range of the Eastern Ghats whose western Chinna Kalrayan section lies in Salem district around the Attur and Vazhapadi taluks, rising to around 1,000 m. The hills hold tribal settlements, small waterfalls and dams, and forested slopes, and are less commercialised than nearby Yercaud.
23.4 km · ~39 min by cab · straight line
damEmerald Lake
A quiet lake in the Shevaroy Hills near Yercaud, ringed by coffee estates and adjacent to the Deer Park. Much less crowded than the main Yercaud Lake, it is a scenic stop on the Yercaud sightseeing circuit.
24.0 km · ~40 min by cab · straight line
templeServaroyan Temple
Servaroyan Temple is a compact cave shrine near Yercaud’s highest point, dedicated to Servarayan and set amid the upper Shevaroy Hills. The approach also offers expansive hill views when visibility is clear.
24.1 km · ~40 min by cab · straight line
parkAnna Park
A small ornamental garden in Yercaud town known for its seasonal flower displays.
24.3 km · ~40 min by cab · straight line
parkBotanical Garden and Rose Garden
A government-run botanical garden in Yercaud with a dedicated rose collection amid the hill station's greenery.
24.3 km · ~41 min by cab · straight line
damYercaud Lake
A spring-fed boating lake at the heart of Yercaud hill station, surrounded by coffee and orange estates.
24.8 km · ~41 min by cab · straight lineS
Silk Farm and Rose Garden
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parkSilk Farm and Rose Garden
A government sericulture demonstration farm with an adjoining rose garden a couple of kilometres from Yercaud town. Visitors can see the stages of silk production, and it is a common stop on the Yercaud sightseeing loop.
25.1 km · ~42 min by cab · straight line
viewpointShevaroy Hills
The range of hills in which Yercaud sits, known for coffee, orange and pepper estates and cool climate year-round.
25.1 km · ~42 min by cab · straight line
viewpointLady's Seat
A public Yercaud viewpoint whose panorama depends on visibility.
25.4 km · ~42 min by cab · straight line
waterfallKiliyur Falls
A seasonal waterfall below Yercaud reached by a demanding stepped route.
25.5 km · ~43 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
Where Anaimaduvu Reservoir is
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Anaimaduvu Reservoir — frequently asked
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), Deer Park (22.6 km), Kalrayan Hills (23.4 km), Emerald Lake (24.0 km).
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