What to expect
Veedur Dam
An irrigation dam and reservoir on the Malattar river feeding farmland across the district. The reservoir and its surroundings are a local picnic and scenic spot, especially when water is released during the monsoon.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseVikravandi
DistrictViluppuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Veedur Dam is planned from Vikravandi, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Vikravandi for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Vikravandi or nearby in Viluppuram, 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.
Weather in Veedur DamSeasonal guide
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Today at Veedur Dam
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:23 pm
Golden hour best light5:23 pm–6:23 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:23 pm–6:48 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
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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Veedur Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours (roughly 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Best timeAugust to December
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Veedur Dam
Near Vikravandi, about 15 km from Villupuram; nearest railway Villupuram Junction (~18 km) or Vikravandi; nearest airport Puducherry (~45 km) or Chennai MAA (~155 km)
Getting around Veedur 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 Veedur Dam
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When is the best time to visit Veedur Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Veedur Dam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours (roughly 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
How do I reach Veedur Dam?
Base yourself in Vikravandi or nearby in Viluppuram, 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 Veedur Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Veedur Dam?
Nearby you can pair Talagirisvara Temple, Panamalai (6.4 km), Mailam Murugan Temple (6.7 km), Panangatteeswarar Temple, Panayapuram (9.7 km), Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram (9.8 km).
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Veedur Dam guides, stories & itineraries
We have not published a story about Veedur Dam itself yet. These cover Vikravandi, the town it sits in, and the wider district.
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