Local favourite dam · The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

Marlimund Dam

Marlimund Dam is a dam in The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It is about 3 km by road from Ooty, and C.S.I St. Stephen's Church (3 km) is the must-see nearby.

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Marlimund 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: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Marlimund Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Marlimund Dam: timings and tips

Typical hours: Viewpoints and gardens are usually open from morning to sunset; dam crests and gates are often restricted. These are typical for lakes, dams & reservoirs in India; hours for this dam are not listed yet. If you know them, post an update.

  • Swimming is dangerous and usually not allowed.
  • Photography of dam structures may be restricted; follow the signs.
  • Water levels are highest after the monsoon (September–November).

How to reach Marlimund Dam — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 11.43244, 76.69886. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Marlimund Dam?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the timings of Marlimund Dam?

Hours for Marlimund Dam are not published here. Typical for lakes, dams & reservoirs in India: Viewpoints and gardens are usually open from morning to sunset; dam crests and gates are often restricted. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.

How far is Marlimund Dam from Ooty?

Marlimund Dam is about 3 km by road from Ooty (3 km straight line), 68 km from Coimbatore and 87 km from Kalpetta. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.

What are the places to visit near Marlimund Dam?

Nearby: C.S.I St. Stephen's Church (church, 3 km), Government Botanical Garden (sanctuary, 3 km), Adam's Fountain Charring Cross (attraction, 3 km), Tamilnadu Tourism Boat House (attraction, 4 km), Ooty Lake (lake, 4 km), Virgin Earth (attraction, 5 km).