Nallathangal Dam
A dam about 15 km from Dharapuram town near Ponnivadi village, built in 2007 across the Nallathangal odai stream. It has a water-spread area of about 17.74 square miles and a storage capacity of around 223 million cubic feet, serving local irrigation.
Plan Nallathangal Dam
Nallathangal Dam is planned from Dharapuram, one of the travel bases in Tiruppur district. Use Dharapuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
How to visit
- Base yourself in Dharapuram or nearby in Tiruppur, 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.
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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An ancient Vishnu temple within the old Dharapuram fort, where regional kings are said to have crowned themselves. Local tradition links it to the Mahabharata, holding that the Pandavas spent their year of concealment here under King Virata, as Dharapuram was anciently called Viratapuram. The temple also houses two of the Vyasaraja Hanuman idols, Veera Anjaneyar and Kottaivasal Anjaneyar.
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An ancient Shiva temple beside the Amaravathi River in Dharapuram taluk. By local legend, sage Agastya stayed here and, when his followers were delayed in bringing a Shiva Linga from Kasi, he shaped a Linga from the Amaravathi riverbed and worshipped it. Devotees regard it as a place of blessing from Lord Shiva.
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An earthen irrigation dam in Dharapuram taluk built across the Upparu, a river in the upper Cauvery basin, near Dhasarpatti. It has an earthen embankment of about 7,400 feet and a masonry section of about 118 feet, with a gross reservoir capacity of 572 Mcft irrigating roughly 6,060 acres.
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Entry: Free
How to reach Nallathangal Dam
About 15 km from Dharapuram town near Ponnivadi village; nearest town is Dharapuram, whose railway station is the closest railhead, with Tiruppur station about 60 km away; Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is about 70 km away.
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What’s near Nallathangal Dam
An earthen irrigation dam in Dharapuram taluk built across the Upparu, a river in the upper Cauvery basin, near Dhasarpatti. It has an earthen embankment of about 7,400 feet and a masonry section of about 118 feet, with a gross reservoir capacity of 572 Mcft irrigating roughly 6,060 acres.
1.0 km · 13 min walk · straight lineThis is the central and largest of the 'Dasa Anjaneyar' (ten Hanuman) shrines around Dharapuram, installed by Saint Vyasaraja Theertha, Rajaguru of the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya. The Hanuman deity stands about 7.25 feet tall, and the temple ceiling has an opening directly above the idol so that sun and rain fall on it. It is the most popular of the Dharapuram Anjaneyar temples and the connecting point of the local pilgrimage circuit.
1.8 km · 22 min walk · straight lineAn ancient Vishnu temple within the old Dharapuram fort, where regional kings are said to have crowned themselves. Local tradition links it to the Mahabharata, holding that the Pandavas spent their year of concealment here under King Virata, as Dharapuram was anciently called Viratapuram. The temple also houses two of the Vyasaraja Hanuman idols, Veera Anjaneyar and Kottaivasal Anjaneyar.
2.8 km · ~7 min by auto · straight lineAn old market town on the Amaravathi river with a notable public Amaravathi statue and several historic temples, long a trading centre for the district's south.
3.3 km · ~8 min by auto · straight lineAn ancient Shiva temple beside the Amaravathi River in Dharapuram taluk. By local legend, sage Agastya stayed here and, when his followers were delayed in bringing a Shiva Linga from Kasi, he shaped a Linga from the Amaravathi riverbed and worshipped it. Devotees regard it as a place of blessing from Lord Shiva.
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A Murugan (Velayudhaswamy) temple in Uthiyur village, one of the district's notable rural shrines.
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28.4 km · ~47 min by cab · straight lineA small irrigation dam in Kangeyam taluk of Tiruppur district, built across the Vattamalaikarai odai stream. It impounds water over roughly 205 acres and is listed among the district's minor reservoirs supporting agriculture in the Kangeyam region.
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35.8 km · ~60 min by cab · straight lineA prominent Vishnu temple in Tiruppur city built as a replica of the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala Tirupati, with rituals and poojas modelled on those of Tirupati. It is one of the most visited and revered temples within the city and is popularly known as the Venkatachalapathy temple.
44.7 km · ~75 min by cab · straight lineWhere Nallathangal Dam is
Nallathangal Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Nallathangal Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Nallathangal Dam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Best visited during daylight hours.
How do I reach Nallathangal Dam?
Base yourself in Dharapuram or nearby in Tiruppur, 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 Nallathangal Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Nallathangal Dam?
Nearby you can pair Upparu Dam (1.0 km), Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple (1.8 km), Uttara Veeraraghava Perumal Temple (2.8 km), Dharapuram (3.3 km).
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