What to expect
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
Sunrise6:12 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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Top experiences around Shenkottai
2 more places around Shenkottai, each worth a day of its own.
waterfallHoney Falls (Thenaruvi), Courtallam
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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
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 Karuppanadhi Dam
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Nearby
What’s near Karuppanadhi Dam
heritageArthanareeswarar Temple (Chinthamaninathar), Vasudevanallur 16.5 km · ~27 min by cab · straight line
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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), Arthanareeswarar Temple (Chinthamaninathar), Vasudevanallur (16.5 km), Sengottai Perumal Temple (18.0 km).
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- Karuppanadhi Dam:Uyarafath · CC BY-SA 4.0