What to expect
Sothuparai Dam
A scenic reservoir near Periyakulam set against the Western Ghats with a landscaped park and fountains. It is a popular local picnic and photography spot, especially after the monsoon.
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Typedam
Nearest basePeriyakulam
DistrictTheni
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹20
Places to visit5→Sothuparai Dam is planned from Periyakulam, one of the travel bases in Theni district. Use Periyakulam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Periyakulam or nearby in Theni, 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 Sothuparai Dam
Sunrise6:11 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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townPeriyakulam
9.5 km · ~16 min by cab
A historic town at the foot of the Kodaikanal hills renowned for its mango orchards, earning it a reputation as a mango-trading centre. It serves as a base for visiting Kumbakkarai Falls and Sothuparai Dam.
waterfallKumbakkarai Falls
9.1 km · ~15 min by cab
Kumbakkarai Falls lies in the foothills of the Palani (Kodaikanal) hills, about 25 km from Theni town, where the Pambar river descends in a series of cascades and rock pools. The water collects in natural bathing pools before dropping further, and the surrounding forest makes it a popular bathing and picnic spot. It is counted among the three best-known waterfalls of Theni district.
heritagePeriyakulam Balasubramaniar Temple
9.2 km · ~15 min by cab
This ancient Murugan (Balasubramanya) temple in Periyakulam is traditionally credited to the Chola king Rajendra Chola, said to have modelled the site on Kasi (Varanasi). Devotees bathe in the associated Brahma theertham, believed to have curative powers. Major festivals include Panguni Uthiram and Maha Karthigai.
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Sothuparai Dam — at a glance
TimingsRoughly 09:00-18:00
Best timeSeptember to January, after the monsoon fills the reservoir
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹20
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Nominal park entry; parking may be charged
Getting here
How to reach Sothuparai Dam
About 8 km from Periyakulam; nearest railhead Theni, nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~55 km
Getting around Sothuparai 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.
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When is the best time to visit Sothuparai Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sothuparai Dam?
Entry: Nominal park entry; parking may be charged. Timings: Roughly 09:00-18:00. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate.
How do I reach Sothuparai Dam?
Base yourself in Periyakulam or nearby in Theni, 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 Sothuparai Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Sothuparai Dam?
Nearby you can pair Kumbakkarai Falls (9.1 km), Periyakulam Balasubramaniar Temple (9.2 km), Periyakulam (9.5 km), Theertha Thotti Subramaniar Temple (12.8 km).
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- Sothuparai Dam:sabareesh kkanan subramani · CC BY-SA 3.0