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Kunderipallam Dam
Kunderipallam Dam is an earthen dam built across a tributary feeding the Bhavani River at Kongarpalayam in Gobichettipalayam taluk, constructed between 1975 and 1980. It stands about 42 feet high and over 2,100 metres long, with a reservoir capacity of roughly 1.72 tmcft used for irrigation. Set at the foot of forested hills, it is a quiet local picnic and scenic spot.
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Kunderipallam Dam
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Plan Kunderipallam Dam
Typeheritage
Nearest basePariyur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/basePariyur
DistrictErode
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
Kunderipallam Dam is an earthen dam built across a tributary feeding the Bhavani River at Kongarpalayam in Gobichettipalayam taluk, constructed between 1975 and 1980. It stands about 42 feet high and over 2,100 metres long, with a reservoir capacity of roughly 1.72 tmcft used for irrigation. Set at the foot of forested hills, it is a quiet local picnic and scenic spot.
Kunderipallam Dam is planned from Pariyur, one of the travel bases in Erode district. Use Pariyur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kunderipallam Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaytime; viewing from the bund
Best timeAugust to December, when the reservoir is full
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Kunderipallam Dam
About 15 km from Gobichettipalayam; nearest railhead Gobichettipalayam (~15 km); nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~85 km
Access by road to the reservoir bund; most scenic when the reservoir is full after the monsoon.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Pariyur or nearby in Erode, 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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Kunderipallam Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Kunderipallam Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kunderipallam Dam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daytime; viewing from the bund. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kunderipallam Dam?
Base yourself in Pariyur or nearby in Erode, 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 Kunderipallam Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Kunderipallam Dam?
Nearby you can pair Perumpallam Dam (7.1 km), Kodiveri Dam (7.3 km), Pavalamalai Muthukumaraswamy Temple (12.9 km), Pariyur Kondathu Kaliamman Temple (13.4 km).
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