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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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Plan Karuppanadhi Dam
Typedam
Nearest baseShenkottai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry~Rs 10 (indicative — confirm on site)
Nearest town/baseShenkottai
DistrictTenkasi
Place typedam
Time neededAbout an hour.
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.
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.
Visiting
Karuppanadhi Dam — at a glance
Timings7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Best timeOct-Feb for full reservoir and boating
Entry: ~Rs 10 (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting there: Near Chokkampatti/Kadayanallur; nearest railway Tenkasi Jn (TSI) ~20 km
Boating available seasonally, subject to reservoir level; best in monsoon months
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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Where Karuppanadhi Dam is
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What’s near Karuppanadhi Dam
heritageKadagalishwarar Temple8.1 km awaytempleAyikudi Balasubramanya Swami Temple15.3 km awayheritageArthanareeswarar Temple (Chinthamaninathar), Vasudevanallur16.5 km awayheritageSengottai Perumal Temple18.0 km awaytempleThirumalaikumaraswamy Temple, Panpoli18.6 km awaytempleKasi Viswanathar Temple, Tenkasi20.1 km away
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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. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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), Arthanareeswarar Temple (Chinthamaninathar), Vasudevanallur (16.5 km), Sengottai Perumal Temple (18.0 km).
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