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Ralliah Dam
Ralliah (Rallia) Dam sits on the Coonoor-Kattabettu-Kotagiri road and was built in 1914 as a catchment supplying drinking water to Coonoor and Kotagiri. Ringed by eucalyptus forest and reached by a short walk, it is a peaceful, little-visited spot popular for gentle trekking.
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Ralliah Dam
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Plan Ralliah Dam
Typeheritage
Nearest baseKetti
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseKetti
DistrictThe Nilgiris
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
Ralliah (Rallia) Dam sits on the Coonoor-Kattabettu-Kotagiri road and was built in 1914 as a catchment supplying drinking water to Coonoor and Kotagiri. Ringed by eucalyptus forest and reached by a short walk, it is a peaceful, little-visited spot popular for gentle trekking.
Ralliah Dam is planned from Ketti, one of the travel bases in The Nilgiris district. Use Ketti for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Ralliah Dam — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to May
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Ralliah Dam
About 10 km from Coonoor on the Kotagiri road; nearest railway Coonoor NMR station; nearest airport Coimbatore (CJB) ~75 km.
Quiet catchment reservoir reached by a short walk; good for gentle trekking.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Ketti or nearby in The Nilgiris, 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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Ralliah Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Ralliah Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Ralliah Dam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Ralliah Dam?
Base yourself in Ketti or nearby in The Nilgiris, 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 Ralliah Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Ralliah Dam?
Nearby you can pair Tea Museum and Factory, Ooty (4.8 km), Ketti Valley View Point (5.5 km), Lamb's Rock (5.8 km), Avalanche Lake (6.3 km).
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