What to expect
Stanley Reservoir
The large reservoir formed by Mettur Dam on the Kaveri river, ringed by parkland and boating facilities. This dam guide is organized from Mettur in Salem district, with practical planning for routes, timing, nearby stays, food, operators and direct local inventory. Use it to compare what to see, how long to spend, when to go and which verified stays, local guides, jeep or taxi operators, food stops, permits and safety-aware activity providers should be verified around Stanley Reservoir.
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Typedam
Nearest baseMettur
DistrictSalem
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹20
Places to visit2→Stanley Reservoir is planned from Mettur, one of the travel bases in Salem district. Use Mettur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Mettur 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.
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Today at Stanley Reservoir
Sunrise6:08 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 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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damMettur Dam
11.3 km · ~19 min by cab
One of India's largest stone dams, built across the Kaveri river, forming the Stanley Reservoir.
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Stanley Reservoir — at a glance
Timings9 AM - 6 PM
Best timePost-monsoon Oct-Dec for full reservoir
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹20
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Indicative — confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Stanley Reservoir
Nearest railway Mettur Dam station; ~45 km from Salem Junction (SA)
Getting around Stanley 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 Stanley Reservoir
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Stanley Reservoir — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Stanley Reservoir?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Stanley Reservoir?
Entry: Indicative — confirm on site. Timings: 9 AM - 6 PM. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate.
How do I reach Stanley Reservoir?
Base yourself in Mettur 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 Stanley Reservoir?
About an hour.
What else is near Stanley Reservoir?
Nearby you can pair Mettur Dam (11.3 km), Badrakaliamman Temple (13.5 km), Karadiyur View Point (38.8 km), Tharamangalam Kailasanathar Temple (39.0 km).
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Stories & history of Stanley Reservoir
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- Stanley Reservoir:Rsrikanth05 · CC BY-SA 3.0