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Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam
A 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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Typedam
Nearest baseKangeyam
DistrictTiruppur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit4→Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam is planned from Kangeyam, one of the travel bases in Tiruppur district. Use Kangeyam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kangeyam 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.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Today at Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam
Sunrise6:10 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.
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Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam — at a glance
TimingsBest visited during daylight hours
Best timeOctober to January, after the monsoon fills the tank
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam
In the Kangeyam area of Tiruppur district; nearest major railhead is Tiruppur station (~25 km), with Dharapuram station also serving the region; Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is about 60 km away.
Getting around Vattamalaikarai Odai 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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Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Best visited during daylight hours.
How do I reach Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam?
Base yourself in Kangeyam 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 Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam?
Nearby you can pair Kangeyam (8.1 km), Sivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple (11.5 km), Uthiyur Velayudhaswamy Temple (15.7 km), Sukreswarar Temple (23.9 km).
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