Mattupetty Dam

About Mattupetty Dam

The dam built in the 1950s in the green district of the ‘God’s own country’ (Kerala) name Idukki is constructed right in the middle of lush plantations of fresh tea leaves which falls conveniently on the station street is surely among the best places to visit in Munnar when it comes to satisfying the nature lover in you. The representative site is definitely among the best places to visit in Munnar and it is also a top location in all Munnar tour packages.

Mattupetty Dam Details

Constructed by the Govt. Of Kerala, the dam holds an unthinkable capacity of over Fifty-five million cubic meters. It consumed over a whopping Two-hundred lakhs in its massive construction. The area holding the actual water counts up to over a hundred square kilometres. These detailed dimensions are enough to tempt you to visit the wonderful place and look at its huge area enclosure for yourself.

Major Attractions

The prime attraction of the Concrete Gravity dam of the land of plantations is the amazing view of the renowned Mattupetty Lake which is fortunately open for boating for the general public and tourists. Apart from getting clicked beside the lush wavy plantations cultivated in such a systematic and surprisingly photogenic way, boating is a much affordable way of enjoying the vacation at Munnar with family. You can always hire a speedboat for your family and enjoy the soft breeze of the calm waters here. If you are looking for a decent tourist site right at the heart of Munnar which is closest to nature, then this is the place for you.

What to buy?

You must buy the very famous oil of the highly beneficial plant of Eucalyptus found and therefore sold in abundance here.

More Attractions

Another most exciting part about the location is the mesmerizing elephants here. The huge grey animals come to the lake from within the jungle around to quench their thirst and to your surprise, play with water and each other. It is such a rare sight to behold which is bound to take you in a trance of some another peaceful happy world. 

The famous spot does not just generate tourism and hydroelectricity but it also is a significant means of sustainable life for locals, of irrigation and also a source of water for wildlife and birds around. All these highlights make it a list topper when it comes to things to do in Munnar and places to visit in Munnar.