Nirar Dam — Local services in Tamil Nadu

Neerar Dam is an average spot for a one-time visit if you have plenty of time in Valparai. The check post opens at 9:20 AM, and the road leading to the dam is in poor condition, which can make the drive a bit uncomfortable.

However, be aware that some visitors have reported less-than-pleasant interactions with the staff. There are restrictions on accessing certain areas, and it’s been noted that gaining entry might involve additional ‘arrangements’ In some cases, visitors have mentioned difficulties in even getting a clear view of the dam due to these restrictions. Unfortunately, this can make the experience less enjoyable than expected.

The dam itself is okay, but given these potential issues, it's not a must-see. If you’re on a short visit to Valparai, you might want to consider skipping this stop. However, if you have extra time and are still curious, just go in with tempered...

This dam is located about 20 km from valparai .The dam is part of a hydroelectric power project in this region and also supplies water to the surrounding areas and Kerala.The route from Valparai to Nirar dam was extremely scenic since it was located amidst forests. The most intriguing part however, is that there was a tunnel built underneath the dam which siphoned excess water to Sholayar dam. The fun part is that people are allowed to walk in the dam and through the tunnel until a certain point,of course ,beyond which it becomes too dark to see . Its definitely...

Nirar dam is a beautiful and must visit place in Valparai. The dam is so big and water flow is very good during monsoon. It is located in dense forest and there are lot of possibilities to see wild animals. We spotted bisons and elephants. 👍The entry for Nirar dam and Chinnakallar falls is approved together by the forest department and they charge an entry fee of Rs 50. 👍The entry is open from morning 9.00am and restricted till 4.00pm due to the wild animals. 👍The dam is maintained very neatly and has an open parking space close by and there is no...