Amaravathi Dam
Amaravathi Dam is one of the
best picnic places near Udumalpet in Tamil Nadu. The Dam
built across the Amaravathi river in 1957, During the K Kamaraj‘s administration in Tamil Nadu. Amaravathi Nagar is
located in the
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary
near Udumalpet on Kerala State Highway 17 (SH 17). Water flows to this river from Pambar river and
Chinnar river.
In this article you will see the complete information about the
Amaravathi dam. We will cover the below topics in this post.
- AMARAVATHI DAM
- IMAGES
- TOURIST PLACE
- CROCODILE PARK – ENTRY FEES – VISITING TIME
- SAINIK SCHOOL
- HOW TO REACH AMARAVARHI DAM
- BUS FARES FROM UDUMALPET
- AMARAVATHI DAM ENTRY FEES
- AMARAVATHI DAM TIMINGS
- FAQ
Amaravathi Dam
crocodile park near to this dam.
Constructed – The Dam built across the Amaravathi river in
1957, During the K Kamaraj‘s administration in Tamil Nadu.
Located – Amaravathi Nagar is located in the
Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary
near Udumalpet on Kerala State Highway 17 (SH 17). Water flows to this river from Pambar river and
Chinnar river.
Surface –
Amaravathi Reservoir is 9.31 square kilometers in area and 33.53 meters deep.
Purpose – Main purpose of this dam is
irrigation, flood
control and also four megawatts of electrical generating capacity
installed.
Amaravathi Dam Tourist Place
children can spend valuable time here.
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You may climb steep steps on the dam to view the
Anaimalai hills and
Palani Hills.
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Secondly, Crocodile park is another place to watch. Here
mugger crocodiles
are living. -
Thirdly, Dam and
Sainik school
Amaravathi Crocodile Park
several type of crocodiles in this farm. This crocodile park is must
visit place in Amaravathi dam tour. You can spend 30 to 45 mins in this
park.
Amaravathi Crocodile Park Entry Fees
You can take ticket in the entrance of the crocodile center.
Amaravathi Crocodile park entry fees
are
- Per Adult – 10 Rs
- Per Child – 5 Rs
- Foreigner (Adult) – 100 Rs
- Foreigner (child) – 50 Rs
- Video Camera – 50 Rs
- Mobile Camera – 20 Rs
- Digital Camera – 20 Rs
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Parking Fees in Crocodile Center:
- Heavy Vehicle – 100 Rs
- Light motor vehicle – 50 Rs
- Light vehicle – 20 Rs
Amaravathi crocodile park visiting time: 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM
Sainik School
Sainik school based on CBSE syllabus. This school is one of the best
schools in India. You can also see the military tanks and war flight, Horse
ride courts etc..,
You can spend some valuable time
with your partner and also Best places for photo shoot. Dam view is
awesome from where you can see the Anaimalai hills and
Palani Hills.
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Beautiful flowers,
western ghat hills, waterfalls and also you can see Monkey in the Dam. Best places to
take photos for marriage album etc.., - Boating also available here during season time.
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You can also buy good quality fish from here.
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However Fish sale start from 11.00 am. You can buy and
clean the fish in that place itself. -
Only local tribe fishermen are only allowed for fishing in the
Dam. They will clean the fish for you. -
Crocodile rearing center is 1.4 km away from the Dam. To
visit this park you need to take a ticket. -
To take photos in the crocodile park and also you need to pay to
take photos. -
Small Shop also available near the Dam. Where you can buy snacks and
fish fry.
What You See
You can see views like Western Ghat hills view, Dam views, Temple in
Dam, Power station, Fish Development Center where you can purchase
fresh fish.
How To Reach Amaravathi Dam
You can reach Dam from Udumalpet. Similarly Udumalpet is well connected
with Top cities in Tamilnadu like
Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Chennai. Nearest City to the
Udumalpet is Coimbatore.
From
Udumalpet, Dam is
21 km away. Buses are also available to reach this tourist place from
Udumalpet. Every day bus starting time is morning 5.05 AM and Last bus
is at 9.45 PM.
Buses : 10D, 10c/11c, 10A, 10B, 10F
Udumalpet To Amaravathi Dam Bus Fare
Bus Ticket from Udumalpet to Amaravathi Nagar is 15 Rs. From
Amaravathi Nagar bus stop you can reach Amaravathi dam by walk. You can also
book a taxi or Cab from Udumalpet to reach this dam.
Amaravathi Dam Entry Fee
You need to take a ticket to visit the Dam.
Amaravathi Dam entry fees
are based on
Tamil Nadu Government rule.
Entry ticket given in the Entrances of the Dam.
- For Each Person – 5 Rs
- Two Wheeler – 10 Rs
- Car, Jeep, Mini Door – 20 Rs
- Bus, Mini Bus, Van, Heavy Vehicles – 50 Rs
- But you need to take a separate ticket for persons and vehicles.
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Be careful if you lost this ticket you will need to pay fine 5 times more
than ticket fees. - They can also check the ticket at any time.
- Crocodile park you need to take entry ticket.
Amaravathi Dam Timings
Timing may vary for dam and crocodile park.
Amaravathi dam timings
is 8.00 AM to 6.00 PM.
Amaravathi Dam Video
In this video, You can also see the dam close views, water level, western
ghats, park, steep steps, power station etc..,
Most Important tourist places near to the Dam
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Thirumurthimalai Dam is 28 km away from Amaravathi Dam.
- Munnar is 78 km away from this Dam.
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Marayoor is 35 km away from Amaravathi Dam. -
Aliyar
Dam
is 49 km away from this Dam. - Valparai is 90 km away from this Dam.
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Kodaikanal is 98 away
from Amaravathi Dam.
FAQ
Question1: What are the places to watch in Amaravathi dam?
Answer: Amaravathi dam, Park, Crocodile park, power station.
Question 2: What is the distance between udumalpet and Amaravathi
dam?
Answer: Distance between udumalpet and amaravathi dam is 21 km.
Question 3: How to reach the amaravathi dam from coimbatore?
Answer: You can reach udumalpet from coimbatore then you can travel to
the amaravathi dam from udumalpet.
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