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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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Practical guide
Plan Veedur Dam
Typeheritage
Nearest baseVikravandi
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseVikravandi
DistrictViluppuram
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
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.
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.
Visiting
Veedur Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours (roughly 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Best timeAugust to December
Entry: Free
Getting there: 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)
A local picnic spot; most scenic during and just after the monsoon.
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.
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Where Veedur Dam is
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What’s near Veedur Dam
templeTalagirisvara Temple, Panamalai6.4 km awaytempleMailam Murugan Temple6.7 km awayheritagePanangatteeswarar Temple, Panayapuram9.7 km awayheritageAlagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram9.8 km awayheritageChandramouleeswarar Temple, Thiruvakkarai11.0 km awayheritageNational Fossil Wood Park, Tiruvakkarai11.1 km away
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Veedur Dam — frequently asked
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). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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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