About Gundar Dam
Gundar Dam is a small irrigation dam built across the Gundar River near Sengottai in Tenkasi District, Tamil Nadu, at the foothills of the Western Ghats. Constructed in 1983, it stores water for agriculture in surrounding villages and forms a scenic reservoir surrounded by forested hills and coconut groves. The dam is noted for its tranquil setting, views of the Ghats, and as a quiet picnic and sightseeing spot near Courtallam.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet reservoir set against the Western Ghats with an earthen dam embankment, calm backwaters, and surrounding farmland and forested slopes. The site offers open views of the hills, a small dam structure and spillway, and undeveloped shoreline areas suitable for sightseeing, photography and short walks. Facilities are minimal and the atmosphere is rural and tranquil, with few crowds outside weekends and holidays.
Key highlights
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Scenic reservoir at the foothills of the Western Ghats near Sengottai
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Views of forested hills and surrounding coconut groves and farmland
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Irrigation dam built across the Gundar River
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Tranquil environment suitable for photography and picnicking
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Proximity to Courtallam Falls and Western Ghats attractions
History of Gundar Dam
Constructed in 1983 across the Gundar River in the Western Ghats foothills by the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department to provide irrigation for agricultural lands around Sengottai and Tenkasi. The dam created a small reservoir to support local farming and water storage in the region.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, approximately 90-100 km away. Madurai Airport and Tuticorin Airport are alternative options at greater distance. |
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| By train |