What to expect
Sathanur Dam
A major dam built in the 1950s across the Thenpennai (Ponnaiyar) river below the Chennakesava hills near Chengam, about 30 km from Tiruvannamalai, popular for its landscaped riverside park.
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Typedam
Nearest baseChengam
DistrictTiruvannamalai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹20
Places to visit4→Sathanur Dam is planned from Chengam, one of the travel bases in Tiruvannamalai district. Use Chengam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Chengam or nearby in Tiruvannamalai, 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 Sathanur Dam
Sunrise6:04 am
Sunset6:26 pm
Golden hour best light5:26 pm–6:26 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:26 pm–6:51 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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20.7 km · ~34 min by cab
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heritageKuppanatham Dam
Kuppanatham Dam, built in 1987 on the Solai River near Paramanandal in Chengam taluk, is the second-largest dam in Tiruvannamalai district after Sathanur, storing about 700 Mcft. Set amid mountains, the surrounding village and its seasonal waterfalls are a popular local picnic spot. The scenic valley has featured in Tamil films including Marumalarchi and Samudhiram.
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Sathanur Dam — at a glance
Timings9 AM - 6 PM daily
Best timeOct-Feb
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹20
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Indicative INR 20 park entry - confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Sathanur Dam
~30 km from Tiruvannamalai; nearest railway Tiruvannamalai (TNM), buses run from Chengam
Getting around Sathanur 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 Sathanur Dam
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When is the best time to visit Sathanur Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sathanur Dam?
Entry: Indicative INR 20 park entry - confirm on site. Timings: 9 AM - 6 PM daily. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate.
How do I reach Sathanur Dam?
Base yourself in Chengam or nearby in Tiruvannamalai, 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 Sathanur Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Sathanur Dam?
Nearby you can pair Parvathamalai (20.7 km), Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram (21.5 km), Adi Annamalai Temple (22.3 km), Sri Ramana Ashram (Ramanasramam) (23.1 km).
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Sathanur Dam guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Sathanur Dam itself yet. These cover Chengam, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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- Sathanur Dam:Jeganila · CC BY 3.0