What to expect
Kullursandai Reservoir
A reservoir about 7 km from Virudhunagar built across the Kowsika river, a tributary of the Arjuna, and inaugurated in 1986. It is developed as a picnic spot offering boating, trekking and birdwatching. The reservoir hosts water birds and several migratory species during the winter months.
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Kullursandai Reservoir
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Typedam
Nearest baseKullursandai
DistrictVirudhunagar
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
Entry₹20
Kullursandai Reservoir is planned from Kullursandai, one of the travel bases in Virudhunagar district. Use Kullursandai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kullursandai or nearby in Virudhunagar, 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 Kullursandai ReservoirSeasonal guide
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Today at Kullursandai Reservoir
Sunrise6:09 am
Sunset6:28 pm
Golden hour best light5:28 pm–6:28 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:28 pm–6:53 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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Kullursandai Reservoir — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Best timeNovember to February for migratory birds
Entry price
- Indian adult
- ₹20
Fees change without notice. Check the current rate at the counter.
Entry: Nominal entry fee
Getting here
How to reach Kullursandai Reservoir
~7 km from Virudhunagar; nearest railway station Virudhunagar Junction (~10 km); Madurai Airport (IXM) ~50 km.
Getting around Kullursandai Reservoir
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 Kullursandai Reservoir
112All emergencies (police · fire · medical)The single number to call in any emergency (ERSS).100Police101Fire108Ambulance (emergency / EMS)1091Women’s helpline (distress)1098Child helpline1363Tourist helpline (India, 24×7, multilingual)
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Nearby
What’s near Kullursandai Reservoir
templeSri Venkatachalapathy Temple (South Tirupathi), Sattur 22.2 km · ~37 min by cab · straight line
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Where Kullursandai Reservoir is
Good to know
Kullursandai Reservoir — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kullursandai Reservoir?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kullursandai Reservoir?
Entry: Nominal entry fee. Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The rupee figure quoted is the Indian adult rate.
How do I reach Kullursandai Reservoir?
Base yourself in Kullursandai or nearby in Virudhunagar, 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 Kullursandai Reservoir?
About an hour.
What else is near Kullursandai Reservoir?
Nearby you can pair Vanni Vinayagar Temple, Virudhunagar (4.0 km), Kamaraj Memorial House (4.2 km), Sri Mariamman Temple, Virudhunagar (4.4 km), Aruppukottai (14.7 km).
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