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Karuppanadhi Dam
An earthen dam built 1971-77 across the Karuppanadhi River at the Western Ghats foothills near Chokkampatti, irrigating the Kadayanallur area and offering boating and scenic views.
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Typedam
Nearest baseShenkottai
DistrictTenkasi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹10
Places to visit3→Karuppanadhi Dam is planned from Shenkottai, one of the travel bases in Tenkasi district. Use Shenkottai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Shenkottai or nearby in Tenkasi, 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 Karuppanadhi Dam
Sunrise6:09 am
Sunset6:04 pm
Golden hour best light5:04 pm–6:04 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:04 pm–6:29 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 261°
Moon tonight🌒 Waxing crescent · 24%
Retreating monsoon. October and November still see spells of rain from the retreating monsoon, though it is usually lighter than mid-year. Conditions are generally good but worth checking.
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Top experiences around Shenkottai
2 more places around Shenkottai. Open a guide to plan the visit and onward journey.
waterfallHoney Falls (Thenaruvi), Courtallam
22.0 km · ~37 min by cab
A high-forest waterfall named for the honeycombs along its approach, reached only by a forest trek and sometimes access-restricted by the forest department.
templeThirumalaikumaraswamy Temple, Panpoli
18.6 km · ~31 min by cab
A hilltop Murugan temple at about 400 m in the Western Ghats near the Kerala border, reached by roughly 600 steps, with much of the present structure dating to the 15th century.
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Karuppanadhi Dam — at a glance
Timings7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Best timeOct-Feb for full reservoir and boating
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹10
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: ~Rs 10 (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Karuppanadhi Dam
Near Chokkampatti/Kadayanallur; nearest railway Tenkasi Jn (TSI) ~20 km
Getting around Karuppanadhi Dam
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 Karuppanadhi Dam
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Kadagalishwarar Temple
Place
heritageKadagalishwarar Temple
A Hindu temple in the trading town of Kadayanallur dedicated to Lord Shiva, locally revered as Kadagalishwarar. Built in the Dravidian style, it has carved pillars, gopurams and sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. It reflects Kadayanallur's growth as a commercial centre under the Chola, Vijayanagara and Nayak periods.
8.1 km · ~13 min by cab · straight line
templeAyikudi Balasubramanya Swami Temple
A Murugan temple on the banks of the Hanuman River where the deity is worshipped as Balasubramanya (Rama Subramanya) Swamy; a notable pilgrimage stop near Tenkasi.
15.3 km · ~26 min by cab · straight lineS
Sengottai Perumal Temple
Place
heritageSengottai Perumal Temple
An old Hindu temple in the town of Shencottai dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Perumal). Shencottai lies at the Sengottai gap of the Western Ghats near the Kerala border and is one of the taluk towns of Tenkasi district. The temple is known locally for its Dravidian architecture and carvings.
18.0 km · ~30 min by cab · straight linetempleThirumalaikumaraswamy Temple, Panpoli
A hilltop Murugan temple at about 400 m in the Western Ghats near the Kerala border, reached by roughly 600 steps, with much of the present structure dating to the 15th century.
18.6 km · ~31 min by cab · straight line
templeKasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi
A major living Shiva temple in Tenkasi, notable for its monumental rajagopuram and Ulagamman shrine.
20.1 km · ~34 min by cab · straight lineR
Rajagopala Swamy Temple, Sundarapandiapuram
Place
heritageRajagopala Swamy Temple, Sundarapandiapuram
One of the oldest temples in Sundarapandiapuram, dedicated to Lord Rajagopala Swamy (Krishna) with his consorts Rukmini and Satyabhama. It stands in the same village celebrated for its sunflower fields near Tenkasi. It is a modest but locally venerated Vaishnavite shrine.
20.3 km · ~34 min by cab · straight lineS
Sundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields
Place
heritageSundarapandiapuram Sunflower Fields
A village near Tenkasi known for its wide sunflower fields at the foothills of the Western Ghats. The fields became famous as a shooting location for Mani Ratnam's 1992 film Roja and have since appeared in numerous songs and films. The village is also known for its rose cultivation.
20.4 km · ~34 min by cab · straight line
heritageThirumalapuram Rock-Cut Cave Temples
Two Pandyan-era rock-cut cave temples were hewn into the Varanasi hill around the 7th-8th century AD and are now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. The finished cave holds a rectangular ardha-mandapa with bas-relief sculptures of Shiva, Brahma, Vishnu, Nataraja and Vinayaka, along with two Pandyan-period inscriptions. Neolithic tools and Iron Age burial finds nearby, linked to the Adichanallur culture, point to very ancient human habitation at the site.
21.4 km · ~36 min by cab · straight linewaterfallHoney Falls (Thenaruvi), Courtallam
A high-forest waterfall named for the honeycombs along its approach, reached only by a forest trek and sometimes access-restricted by the forest department.
22.0 km · ~37 min by cab · straight line
waterfallShenbaga Devi Falls, Courtallam
A hill cascade with an adjoining Shenbaga Devi Amman shrine; local temple festivals traditionally begin only after worship here, and access lies within reserve forest.
22.0 km · ~37 min by cab · straight line
waterfallTiger Falls (Puli Aruvi), Courtallam
A gentle, relatively safe cascade close to the Courtallam bus stand, favoured by families with young children.
22.8 km · ~38 min by cab · straight line
waterfallChitraruvi, Courtallam
The named Small Falls in the Courtallam cluster. Water access and safety controls vary with current flow.
23.2 km · ~39 min by cab · straight lineOn the map
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Karuppanadhi Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Karuppanadhi Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Karuppanadhi Dam?
Entry: ~Rs 10 (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate.
How do I reach Karuppanadhi Dam?
Base yourself in Shenkottai or nearby in Tenkasi, 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 Karuppanadhi Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Karuppanadhi Dam?
Nearby you can pair Kadagalishwarar Temple (8.1 km), Ayikudi Balasubramanya Swami Temple (15.3 km), Sengottai Perumal Temple (18.0 km), Thirumalaikumaraswamy Temple, Panpoli (18.6 km).
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Photographs: Uyarafath (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.