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SATHANUR DAM

Sathanur, Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India

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Sathanur Dam is formed by Sathanur reservoir, one of the major dams in Tamilnadu. It is constructed across the Thenpennai river also called as Pennaiyar river in Thandarampet taluk among Chennakesava hills. The dam can be reached by road 30 KM (19 MTRS) from Tiruvannamalai city. It was constructed in 1958. There is also a large crcodile farm and a fish grotto. Parks are maintained inside the dam for tourists to visit and the gardens have been used by the film industry.

Interesting Facts

  • The dam was built to benefit the agricultural produce in Thiruvannamalai and the adjoining regions of the city.

  • The region is dotted with a children's park, a small zoo and a swimming pool.

Suggested time duration

3 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

August to March

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
 08:00 AM 06:00 PM 2.00 2.00

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Thanipadi Bus Stand
12.2 KM 09677842216
Tiruvannamalai Railway Station
31.6 KM 139
Vellore Airport
112 KM 09500575043

What to Carry

Take water bottle & snacks

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children

Facilities

Toilets Restaurants Lockers First Aid

Parking

Parking is available for 10 cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Sorpanandal 10 KM

Nearest Temples

SRI PERIYANAYAGI THIRUKOVIL TEMPLE
 Devigapuram, Thiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India

Second biggest temple of Vijayanagar architecture

Distance: 64.9 KM

Nearest Attractions

CavesVIRUPAKSHA CAVE
  Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India

Virupaksha Cave is in the shape of the Hindu symbol OM

Distance:24.8 KM

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SATHANUR DAM

Sathanur Dam, Ponnaiyur R.F., Tamil Nadu

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