Amaravathy
Dam & Crocodile Farm
The steep Amaravathy dam across the river amaravathy
is 25 Kms from Thirumoorthy Dam. There is a well laid-out park
where one may climb the steep steps on the dam to have picturesque
view north of the plains below and south to the Annamalai Hills
and Palani Hills above. It is being developed as a district excursion
center for tourism.
The
Amaravathy Sagar Crocodile Farm, established in 1975, the largest
Crocodile nursery in India is nearby. Many Crocodiles of all sizes
can be seen basking in the sun and suddenly making a stride or
piled up on one another. Eggs are collected from wild nests along
the perimeter of the reservoir to be hatched and reared at the
Farm. Many adult crocodiles have been reintroduced from here into
the wild.