Vaigai Dam - tourmet

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Periyakulam, Theni, Madurai. Edit

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The Vaigai Dam is built across the Vaigai River near Andipatti, in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu, southern India. It provides water for irrigation for the Madurai district and the Dindigul district as well as drinking water to Madurai and Andipatti. Near the dam, the Government of Tamil Nadu has constructed an Agricultural Research Station for researching the growing of a variety of crops, including rice, sorghum, blackgram, cowpea and cotton.Vagai River at Andipatti, this massive dam is a sight to behold. It is the central source of drinking and irrigation water for Madurai and hence of great strategic and political importance. This popular leisure spot beautifully illuminated on weekends, offers a breath-taking sight. It is also become a popular picnic spot, especially for group excursions. The area surrounding the dam is rich in vegetation, with lush greenery spread across its sprawling acres. Though the area lacks any official amenities for a proper picnic, you can always plan a laid back afternoon here.

Vaigai Dam, Madurai

HistoryEdit

Vaigai Dam, an ultimate picnic spot built across the Vaigai River near Andipatti village in Theni district, is around 70km from Madurai on the way to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Thekkadi. It provides drinking water facility to the whole of Madurai and Andipatti region.

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Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

Oct – Mar

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Thai Restaurant ; Lake View Rd, Sathamangalam, Madurai. ; Ph/M – N.A ; Food Serve – Indian.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Public transportation in Madhrai consists of local taxis. And one can also a car or a taxi.

Bus : Many private operators are providing deluxe AC and non-AC luxury coach buses from Madurai to many cities in the South India, including Chennai (Rs 500), Trivandrum (Rs 400), Coimbatore (Rs 350), Trichy (Rs 300), Bangalore (Rs 500) etc. Tamil Nadu State Road Transport Corporation buses connect Madurai with other local cities in and around. Super fast buses of TSRTC runs between Madurai and Chennai.

Train : Madurai has its own railway station which connect the city to every part of the country. Direct train services from Delhi (Thirukkural Exp), Kolkata (Kannyakumari Ex), Chennai (Vaigai Exp) and Bangalore (Tuticorin Exp) are available.

Air : Madurai Airport is located about 10 km from the heart of the city. Taxi charges about Rs 150 to cover this distance. Madurai is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and many other cities by air and the tickets are moderately priced. Chennai is the nearest international airport, which is connected to most of the Indian cities and international destinations.

Others : Auto rickshaws in Madurai do not run on meter and a fare should be negotiated beforehand. Day time travel will cost you around Rs 10 per kilometer and night fares are Rs 15 per kilometer. These are easily accessible, present in all major locations.