What to expect
Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills
A dam and reserve-forest hill range in the Anaimalai foothills near Udumalpet, with the Thirumoorthy (Panchalinga) waterfalls and a hilltop temple within its forest tract.
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Typedam
Nearest baseUdumalpet
DistrictTiruppur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹15
Places to visit4→Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills is planned from Udumalpet, one of the travel bases in Tiruppur district. Use Udumalpet for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Udumalpet 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 Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills
Sunrise6:12 am
Sunset6:31 pm
Golden hour best light5:31 pm–6:31 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:31 pm–6:56 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 Udumalpet
3 more places around Udumalpet, each worth a day of its own.
damAmaravathi Dam and Reservoir
14.2 km · ~24 min by cab
A dam and reservoir on the Amaravathi river in the Anaimalai foothills, feeding irrigation to the southern Tiruppur plains and popular for its scenic backwaters.
wildlifeAmaravathi Crocodile Farm
14.6 km · ~24 min by cab
A forest-department crocodile rehabilitation and breeding centre beside Amaravathi Dam, one of India's larger captive mugger-crocodile facilities.
waterfallPanchalinga Waterfalls (Thirumoorthy Falls)
1.5 km · 19 min walk
A forest-department-managed seasonal waterfall in the Thirumoorthy hills near Udumalpet, fed by the same catchment as Thirumoorthy Dam.
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Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (indicative — confirm on site)
Best timeOct-Jan (post-monsoon), avoid peak monsoon
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹15
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Indicative Rs 10-20 per person; forest entry fee separate for falls trek — confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills
Nearest railway: Udumalpet, ~18 km; nearest airport: Coimbatore (CJB), ~60 km
Getting around Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills
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 Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills?
Entry: Indicative Rs 10-20 per person; forest entry fee separate for falls trek — confirm on site. Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (indicative — confirm on site). The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate.
How do I reach Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills?
Base yourself in Udumalpet 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 Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills?
About an hour.
What else is near Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills?
Nearby you can pair Panchalinga Waterfalls (Thirumoorthy Falls) (1.5 km), Amaravathi Dam and Reservoir (14.2 km), Amaravathi Crocodile Farm (14.6 km), Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram (48.1 km).
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Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills itself yet. These cover Udumalpet, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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- Thirumoorthy Dam and Hills:Hayathkhan.h · CC BY-SA 3.0