What to expect
Nallathangal Dam
A dam about 15 km from Dharapuram town near Ponnivadi village, built in 2007 across the Nallathangal odai stream. It has a water-spread area of about 17.74 square miles and a storage capacity of around 223 million cubic feet, serving local irrigation.
Practical guide
Plan Nallathangal Dam
Typedam
Nearest baseDharapuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseDharapuram
DistrictTiruppur
Place typedam
Time neededAbout an hour.
A dam about 15 km from Dharapuram town near Ponnivadi village, built in 2007 across the Nallathangal odai stream. It has a water-spread area of about 17.74 square miles and a storage capacity of around 223 million cubic feet, serving local irrigation.
Nallathangal Dam is planned from Dharapuram, one of the travel bases in Tiruppur district. Use Dharapuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Nallathangal Dam — at a glance
TimingsBest visited during daylight hours
Best timeOctober to January, when the tank is at its fullest
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Nallathangal Dam
About 15 km from Dharapuram town near Ponnivadi village; nearest town is Dharapuram, whose railway station is the closest railhead, with Tiruppur station about 60 km away; Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is about 70 km away.
A relatively recent irrigation dam off the main roads; a private vehicle is needed to reach it.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Dharapuram or nearby in Tiruppur, 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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Nallathangal Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Nallathangal Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Nallathangal Dam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Best visited during daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Nallathangal Dam?
Base yourself in Dharapuram or nearby in Tiruppur, 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 Nallathangal Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Nallathangal Dam?
Nearby you can pair Upparu Dam (1.0 km), Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple (1.8 km), Uttara Veeraraghava Perumal Temple (2.8 km), Dharapuram (3.3 km).
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- Nallathangal Dam:Dksmohankumar · CC BY-SA 3.0