Kelavarapalli Dam

About this place

Kelavarapalli Dam has been constructed on the River Ponniar in Tamil Nadu and raises up to 13.50 mts in height and has the capacity to store about 480 ft. The dam leads the water to the districts of Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Vellore. It is about 10 kms away from Hosur and is on the road that diverts towards Kelavarapalli off of Bangalore road. It is a preferred picnic spot for both residents of Hosur and Tourists visiting Hosur for the weekend. Complete with a beautiful children’s park the Kelavarapalli Dam has something for everyone. For nature lovers there is the refreshing climate free from all the hustle bustle and pollution of a city, for bird watchers a treat of various migratory birds including pelicans and spoonbills and for those who have a curiosity about the local culture, one can visit the village of Chennathur adjacent to the reservoir.