Local favourite dam · Vavuniya, Sri Lanka
Nochchimoddai Dam
Nochchimoddai Dam is a dam in Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. It is about 71 km by road from Anuradhapura, and National Shrine of Our Lady of Madu (41 km) is the must-see nearby.
Nochchimoddai Dam: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this dam: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Nochchimoddai Dam
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Visiting Nochchimoddai Dam: tips
- Stay on marked paths: rocks near falls are slippery.
- Flow is strongest in the wet season or during snowmelt.
How to reach Nochchimoddai Dam — distance from nearby cities
- From Anuradhapura (LK): about 71 km by road (57 km straight line) · directions · more places near Anuradhapura
- From Trincomalee (LK): about 104 km by road (83 km straight line) · directions · more places near Trincomalee
- From Sigiriya (LK): about 124 km by road (99 km straight line) · directions · more places near Sigiriya
- From Dambulla (LK): about 132 km by road (106 km straight line) · directions · more places near Dambulla
- From Jaffna (LK): about 135 km by road (108 km straight line) · directions · more places near Jaffna
Coordinates: 8.81272, 80.49666. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Nochchimoddai Dam
- National Shrine of Our Lady of Madu · church · Mannar · ~41 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Vavuni Kulam · lake · Mullaitivu · ~43 km · Must-see
- Tantirimale Rajamaha Viharaya · Buddhist site · Anuradhapura · ~47 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kurundi Ancient Buddhist Temple · Buddhist site · Mullaitivu · ~56 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Muththaiyan kaddu kulam · lake · Mullaitivu · ~56 km · Must-see
- Abhayagiriya Dagoba · Buddhist site · Anuradhapura · ~63 km · Must-see
- Samadhi Buddha Statue · Buddhist site · Anuradhapura · ~63 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Thuparamaya · Buddhist site · Anuradhapura · ~65 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Jethavana Dagoba · Buddhist site · Anuradhapura · ~65 km · Must-see
- Ruwanmeli Maha Seya Viewing Point · Buddhist site · Anuradhapura · ~66 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba · Buddhist site · Anuradhapura · ~66 km · Must-see
- Ruwanweli Maha Seya · Buddhist site · Anuradhapura · ~66 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Archaelogical Museum · museum · Anuradhapura · ~66 km · Must-see
- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi · Buddhist site · Anuradhapura · ~66 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mirisawetiya stupa · Buddhist site · Anuradhapura · ~67 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Isurumuniya Temple · fort · Anuradhapura · ~68 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Isurumuni Viharaya · Buddhist site · Anuradhapura · ~68 km · Must-see
- Thisa Wewa [ ] · lake · Anuradhapura · ~69 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Nochchimoddai Dam
- Aruviththoddam Dam · waterfall · Vavuniya · ~32 km
- Aruviyaru Waterfront · waterfall · Mannar · ~75 km
- Bamburugama waterfalls · waterfall · Jaffna · ~140 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Nochchimoddai Dam?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
How far is Nochchimoddai Dam from Anuradhapura?
Nochchimoddai Dam is about 71 km by road from Anuradhapura (57 km straight line), 104 km from Trincomalee and 124 km from Sigiriya. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Nochchimoddai Dam?
Nearby: National Shrine of Our Lady of Madu (church, 41 km), Vavuni Kulam (lake, 43 km), Tantirimale Rajamaha Viharaya (Buddhist site, 47 km), Kurundi Ancient Buddhist Temple (Buddhist site, 56 km), Muththaiyan kaddu kulam (lake, 56 km), Abhayagiriya Dagoba (Buddhist site, 63 km).