Ponnaniyaru Dam

Ponnaniyaru Dam

Ponnaniyaru Dam is located at a distance of 24 km from Manaparai and 9 km from Vaiyampatti. The dam is built across the Perumalmalai and Chemmalai hills. It is an ideal tourist spot with picturesque views of nature. This dam site is an ideal place for excursion.

·        Total Capacity: 51 ft

·        Water Storage Capacity: 49 ft

Government put lot of effort to develop this place. Now a park is available in this place. This place is not quite popular among the tourists   

Hanging Bridge

This is popularly known by locals as the ‘hanging bridge’ or ‘thongu palam’, being unsupported by piers. From the bridge, one gets a panoramic view of trains winding between two hillocks.

A steep gradient gives the area a resemblance to railway lines between ghats. During the monsoons, the sight of the train, water and lush slopes of the hillock attracts tourists.

Activities

·        Short Treks in the nearby hillock

·        Environment Camps

·        Nature Cure centers

·        Fishing (in season)

Accommodation: Forest Rest House Available (Must Carry Food stuffs, as no options are available).