About Vaigai dam 

Operated by TANGEDCO and inaugurated in the 1950s, with rich Flora and Flora, soft breeze, children's park, and a lot more specifications, the Vaigai Dam is among the best places to visit in Madurai and a must inclusion in every Madurai tour package.

Vaigai dam history

The Vaigai Dam in MADURAI began as a major irrigation project for the provision of drinking water to the residents. It was also started to generate hydroelectric power in MADURAI. It was inaugurated in 1959 by K. Kamaraja, former Chief Minister. 

Major attractions

1. Rich flora and fauna

The site around the lovely dam is brimming with extremely dense and rich flora and fauna within the Theni district. Trees of all dense kinds can be seen covering the reservoir from all sides. 

2. Importance

Falling in Tamil Nadu, the dam is used to irrigate the fields in Madurai and Dindigul predominantly which makes it a dam of much significance serving a lot of agricultural purposes. The drinking water for Andipatti is provided through this as well.

3. Picnic

People can always capture some of the authentic shots from the heavenly spot themselves. Apart from a long peaceful walk, bird watching and long breathing session, the site allows you the experience of a memorable boat ride with your friends and family through the shining waters of the island-like area. A full-fledged picnic can be organized here as well with local delicacies being sold all around.

4. Vaigai dam park

There is a lovely park beside the dam which is quite popular among children coming over to enjoy beside the dam. The park is smaller in size but it doesn't affect its popularity. It is well maintained by the department of water resources.

5. Atmosphere

The soft breezy atmosphere by the dam is a great picnic spot for your family. Stay by the dam for a few hours and enjoy the local eatables available here. It is indeed an enjoyable spot to enjoy the serene spot and lovely atmosphere beside the plantations with friends and family.

Vaigai dam nearby places

Visitors coming to Vaigai Dam can also make trips to other nearby places such as Berijam Lake, Coakers Walk, Kodaikanal Lake, Kurinji Andavar Temple, Dolphin’s Nose, Pine Forest, Pillar Rocks and Palani among many other places. 

All these wonderful attractions give it a much-deserved place in the list of must-visit places in Madurai and things to watch in Madurai which surely attracts tourists from all over the globe and the site is equally loved by the locals for a day picnic as well. Don’t miss this lovely dam on your next visit to Madurai.

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from:  Madurai - 70 Kilometers, Theni - 14 Kilometers and Andipatti - 7 Kilometers.