What to expect
Pilavakkal Dam
Masonry dam on the Kovilar river near Watrap, comprising the Kovilar and Periyar dams surrounded by paddy fields. It is a popular picnic and children's play spot about 55 km from Virudhunagar.
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Typedam
Nearest baseSrivilliputhur
DistrictVirudhunagar
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit5→Pilavakkal Dam is planned from Srivilliputhur, one of the travel bases in Virudhunagar district. Use Srivilliputhur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Srivilliputhur 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.
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Today at Pilavakkal Dam
Sunrise6:11 am
Sunset6:30 pm
Golden hour best light5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:30 pm–6:55 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.
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Top experiences around Srivilliputhur
4 more places around Srivilliputhur, each worth a day of its own.
templeSrivilliputhur Andal Temple
20.6 km · ~34 min by cab
Twin shrine of the Alvar saint-poet Andal and Vishnu as Vatapatrasayee, one of the 108 Divya Desams. Its 192-foot 11-tier rajagopuram is the emblem on the Tamil Nadu state government's official logo.
wildlifeGrizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur)
10.0 km · ~17 min by cab
Sanctuary established in 1988 in the Western Ghats to protect the near-threatened grizzled giant squirrel, now part of the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve. It also hosts elephants, gaur and over 270 bird species, with its headquarters at Shenbagathoppu near Srivilliputhur.
templeSathuragiri Hills (Sundara Mahalingam Temple)
2.5 km · ~6 min by auto
Siddha pilgrimage hill in the Western Ghats above Watrap, revered as an abode of siddhas and reached by an 8 km trek from Thaniparai to the Sundara Mahalingam and Santhana Mahalingam shrines. The main trekking base at Thaniparai/Watrap lies in Virudhunagar district.
templeMadavar Vilagam Vaidyanathar Temple
21.1 km · ~35 min by cab
The largest Shiva temple in Virudhunagar district, 1 km south of Srivilliputhur, built by Thirumalai Nayak in the 16th century. Its Siddhamirtham tank water is believed to have curative powers.
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Pilavakkal Dam — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free (nominal parking charge may apply)
Getting here
How to reach Pilavakkal Dam
Srivilliputhur railway station ~30 km via Watrap; nearest airport Madurai (IXM) ~90 km
Getting around Pilavakkal 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 Pilavakkal Dam
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Nearby
What’s near Pilavakkal Dam
wildlifeGrizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur) 10.0 km · ~17 min by cab · straight line
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Pilavakkal Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Pilavakkal Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Pilavakkal Dam?
Entry: Free (nominal parking charge may apply). Timings: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
How do I reach Pilavakkal Dam?
Base yourself in Srivilliputhur 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 Pilavakkal Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Pilavakkal Dam?
Nearby you can pair Sathuragiri Hills (Sundara Mahalingam Temple) (2.5 km), Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary (Srivilliputhur) (10.0 km), Sanjeevi Hills (Sanjeevi Malai), Rajapalayam (19.9 km), Srivilliputhur Andal Temple (20.6 km).
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- Pilavakkal Dam:Paramatamil · CC BY 3.0