Mukkombu Dam, Trichy, Tamil Nadu India

Mukkuobu is located just 18kms from Tiruchi on the karur Thiruchi road .it is situated on the banks of the rivers Cauvery and Kollidam ,and this is the place where river kollidam branches off from the river Cauvery.

This place is known as upper dam (upper annaicut).This dam was constructed in the 19th century across river kollidam and it is about 685meteres long. This dam is diverged into three sections instead of a single long stretch due to the shape of the island.

Mukkombu is a beautiful picnic spot located in the outskirts of Trichirappalli in a distance of 18 km from the city. Mukkombu has various tourist attractions such as amusement park, children’s garden, sports facilities, fishing facilities, etc. Thousands of people come here with their family members on week ends to celebrate their holidays.

The upper dam constructed across the river of Cauvery and Kolladam is an added attraction. Boating and fishing is conducted in the upper uncut. We can reach the other bank of Cauvery by crossing the dam. With its cool atmosphere and green surroundings Mukkombu serves as a perfect picnic destination for thousands of people in the neighboring districts.

Mukkombu has other places of attractions like greenish garden; fishing, boating and children’s park with toy train, merry go round etc. Mukkombu serves as a beautiful picnic spot located in the outskirts of Thiruchi for thousands of people in the neighboring region.