MORDHANA DAM
Jangalapalli R.F., Tamilnadu, India
The Mordhana Dam is situated in Vellore around 8 km from Gudiyatham. Gudiyatham is a town in Vellore district located 31 km from Vellore. This dam is 220 metres in length and 33 metres in height and it was completed 10 months ahead of its schedule in the year 2000. The Mordhana Dam is a scenic picnic spot. This gravity and masonry type of dam is used for irrigation purposes. There are forests and water reservoirs around the dam.
Interesting Facts
- The combination of the view and sound of water flowing out of the dam into the river gives a heavenly touch to the entire scene.
Suggested time duration
3 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
September to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety
- Do not consume liquor.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Pernambut Bus Stand |
40.2 KM | 9629245005 |
 Melalathur Railway Station |
27.6 KM | 139 |
 Vellore Airport |
47.8 KM | 09500575043 |
What to Carry
Take Water Bottles & SnacksSuitable For
Adults
Disabled
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Restaurants
First Aid
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Gudiyattam | 24.2 KM |
Nearest Temples
MARGABANDESWARAR TEMPLE
1300 years old temple - the oldest & the biggest temple of Vellore dt
BINDHU MADHAVA PERUMAL TEMPLE
All Naga and Angaraka Dosha are completely washed out if one does Poojas continuously for 21 Days
JALAKANDESWARAR TEMPLE
Fort Temple built in middle of a water tank (called Agazhi in Tamil)
VALLIMALAI MURUGAN TEMPLE
Murugan Vallimalai is a cave temple, where Goddess Valli is believed to have spent time
PRASANNA VENKATESA PERUMAL & SRI RANGANATHAR TEMPLE
A devotee can have darshan through three entrances
SRI VILWANATHESWARAR TEMPLE
A Scar on Lingam and Nandi Facing opposite to Deity
SRI BALAMURUGAN TEMPLE
Omnipotent Power manifests his Blessings to mankind in three forms
AZHAGU PERUMAL TEMPLE
Lord is in a posture ready to apply his Sudarsana Chakra for the Samharam
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CavesPANCHA PANDAVA MALAI ANCIENT JAIN CAVES
The hill is locally called as Tiruppanmalai, meaning Scared Milk Hill.
OutdoorGREEN THUNDER WATER THEME PARK
Green Thunder Water Theme Park that will help make your stay that little bit more special.
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