Kallanai Dam , Tiruchirapalli
About Kallanai Dam
Kallanai, otherwise termed as "Grand Anaicut", was constructed by Karikalan Chola in 2nd Century. Here river Cauvery was subdivided as four other fours namely Kollidam, Kaviri, Vennaru and Puthu Aru which irrigates various farm lands around Tirchy and Thanjavur. The dam which was built using just sand and stone stands through centuries and it is one of the oldest dam in India. It is a favorite picnic spot for Tirchy people.
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Places to Visit near Kallanai Dam
Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort, Tamil Nadu
14.6 km from Kallanai Dam - See map
Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort was constructed during Vijayanagar Rulers was used for military fortifications. British used it during the Carnatic War...
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Thiruvanaikovil Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari Temple, Tamil Nadu
16.4 km from Kallanai Dam - See map
Jambukeswarar Temple is a 1800 year old temple built by Kochenkannan, an early Chola King in a place called Thiruvanaikaval. It is located in the...
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Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
17.1 km from Kallanai Dam - See map
The Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam is one of the most significant and revered temples in South India. Situated in the town of Srirangam in...
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Samayapuram Mariamman Temple, Tamil Nadu
17.6 km from Kallanai Dam - See map
Mariamman, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, is considered to be most sacred and powerful version of Shakti Devi. Samayapuram Mariamman...
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Vekkali Amman Temple, Tamil Nadu
18.6 km from Kallanai Dam - See map
Vekkaliamman Temple is located in the Woraiyur Town which was once a capital for erstwhile Chola Dynasty. The town is the birth place for some...
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Government Museum-Trichy, Tamil Nadu
19.5 km from Kallanai Dam - See map
Government Museum of the Trichy was established in 1983 in the cantonment area. Later in 1997, the museum was shifted to Rani Mangammal Darbar...
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Vayalur Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu
20.7 km from Kallanai Dam - See map
Dating back to 1200 years ago, Vayalur Murugan Temple was built by Chola King. The temple was located in the site where Arunagirinathar, a...
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Railway Heritage Centre, Tamil Nadu
23.1 km from Kallanai Dam - See map
Railway Heritage center is situated next to community hall of the Tiruchirapalli Junction. Being a part of erstwhile Southern Railway, this center...
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Chettinad, Tamil Nadu
28.1 km from Kallanai Dam - See map
Chettinad is famous for its cuisine as well as for the Nattukottai Chettiars who had been associated to the banking and business sectors since...
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Mukkombu, Tamil Nadu
32 km from Kallanai Dam - See map
Mukkombu Barrage was built across river Cauvery by Sir Arthur Cotton in 19th century. The place is an ideal picnic spot which is often visited by...
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Thanjavur Palace, Tamil Nadu
46.2 km from Kallanai Dam - See map
The official residence of Tanjore Maratha King, Bhonsle, is the Thanjavur Palace. Originally the palace was built by Nayakars who then handed it...
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