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Iravangalar Dam

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Lake & Backwater
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 24:00 Hours
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • Distance from near by city 13.8 KMs From Megamalai
  • Trip duration (including travel in hours)2 - 3 Hours
  • Transportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • Travel Tips None

The Iravangalar Dam is an artificial lake in the village of Iravangalar. It is close to Megamalai. It is a beautiful river in Tamil Nadu and a famous tourist place in Megamalai. It is one of the Megamalai tourist places.

Meghamalai is a small town in the hills with six dams and many streams running annually. The Iravangalar Dam is a great spot to spend time alone in nature, surrounded by tea gardens and misty hills.

You must see the Iravangalar Dam during the Meghamalai tour package. It is an unknown eco-paradise that you should take notice of. Many visit yearly to enjoy the peaceful lake and the beautiful, misty surroundings. The Tamil Nadu power board takes care of the dam. A weekend trip there is a great way to relax in the nice weather and enjoy the misty valleys and lush green hills.
Uniqueness of Iravangalar Dam:

•    Relaxation: The dam is surrounded by nature and is a great place to escape the stress of everyday life. Take a deep breath of fresh air, listen to the birds singing, and chill out by the water.

•    Beauty in nature: The place offers beautiful views of the hills and tea farms. 

•    The place also has a small trek around the dam that lets you explore the lush vegetation and find secret waterfalls.

The best time to visit 

The best time to visit the Iravangalar Dam in Meghamalai is from October to March. The weather is cool and lovely. During the rainy season, July to September is also a good time but risky. People need to look out for floods or roadblocks. The best times to see the views are in January or February.

Iravangalar Dam is the best place to visit because it is surrounded by beautiful scenery and peace. It's a secret gem that you should discover because it shows how beautiful Meghamalai is.

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