What to expect
Upparu Dam
An earthen irrigation dam in Dharapuram taluk built across the Upparu, a river in the upper Cauvery basin, near Dhasarpatti. It has an earthen embankment of about 7,400 feet and a masonry section of about 118 feet, with a gross reservoir capacity of 572 Mcft irrigating roughly 6,060 acres.
Practical guide
Plan Upparu 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.
An earthen irrigation dam in Dharapuram taluk built across the Upparu, a river in the upper Cauvery basin, near Dhasarpatti. It has an earthen embankment of about 7,400 feet and a masonry section of about 118 feet, with a gross reservoir capacity of 572 Mcft irrigating roughly 6,060 acres.
Upparu 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
Upparu Dam — at a glance
TimingsBest visited during daylight hours
Best timeOctober to January, after the northeast monsoon fills the reservoir
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Upparu Dam
In Dharapuram taluk near Dhasarpatti; nearest town is Dharapuram, whose railway station is the closest railhead, with Tiruppur station about 55 km away; Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is about 70 km away.
A working irrigation dam; the reservoir is fullest and most scenic just after the monsoon.
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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Upparu Dam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Upparu Dam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Upparu Dam?
Entry: Free. Timings: Best visited during daylight hours. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Upparu 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 Upparu Dam?
About an hour.
What else is near Upparu Dam?
Nearby you can pair Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple (740 m), Nallathangal Dam (1.0 km), Uttara Veeraraghava Perumal Temple (1.8 km), Dharapuram (2.3 km).
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- Upparu Dam:Dksmohankumar · CC BY-SA 3.0