About Mekkara Dam
On the eastern side of Western Ghats, lays the Mekkara Dam. The dam which is 670 meter long is the source of irrigation for agriculture lands in Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar and Tuticorin districts. The dam is an ideal place for picnicking along with Family.
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Places to Visit near Mekkara Dam
Nellaiappar Temple, Tamil Nadu
3.8 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
Nellaiappar Temple is the most important attraction in the Tirunelveli district. Devotees who visit this temple are definitely bestowed with...
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Courtallam Falls, Tamil Nadu
8 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
Courtallam Falls, popularly termed as Spa of Southern India, is major crowd puller in Tirunelveli district.Most of the rivers namely Manimuthar,...
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Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
11.1 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
Koonthankulan Bird Sanctuary is a protected area which was declared as a Bird Sanctuary. Koonthankulam is the largest reserve for water breeding...
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Maruthur, Tamil Nadu
15.9 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
This tiny village of Maruthur is located on the banks of Thamarabharani river. Here one can see a stone dam called “Anaikattu” built across...
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Deivacheyalpuram, Tamil Nadu
28.3 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
Deivachayalpuram is a small town near Tirunelveli. One can visit the famous Rajarajeswari Temple and Ram Temple in this town. The 75 feet tall...
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Nanguneri, Tamil Nadu
34.5 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
Nanguneri is located 29 km from Thirunelveli is famous for the Vaishnavite temple commonly known as Totadri Mutt dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This...
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Ariyakulam Bird Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu
36.2 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
Ariyakulam Bird Sanctuary in Tirunelveli district is yet another attraction which pulls many bird watchers. Both rampant and migratory birds can...
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Singampatti, Tamil Nadu
42.5 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
Being considered as one of the 72 Palaiyams of Southern Tamilnadu, Singampatti was gifted to the founder of Singampatti Family, namely Apadhurhara...
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Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu
42.7 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
Temple goers, artists, history enthusiasts, here's a place for you. Located in the district of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, Ambasamudram has the...
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Papanasam, Tamil Nadu
52 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
The famous picnic spot nearby Tirunelveli, Papanasam is renowned for Lord Shiva Temple and water falls. The Papanasam mountain area is known to...
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Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
54.4 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
Tuticorin known as “Pearl Town” and famous for Pearls and ship building is a perfect place to be in case one desires to witness the perfect...
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Panagudi, Tamil Nadu
60.3 km from Mekkara Dam - See map
Panagudi is a lovely hamlet nearby Tirunelveli. You can have fun in the Kuthirapanjan waterfalls in Panagudi. There are also three churches in...
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