Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
One of the oldest functioning water diversion structures in the world, built across the Kaveri River.
About this Place
Constructed by the Chola king Karikalan around the 2nd Century AD, Kallanai Dam is an ancient engineering marvel. It was built to divert the waters of the Kaveri River for irrigation purposes and is still in use today.
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Visitor Information
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Location
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
Contact
+91 431-256-1234