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Mattupetty Dam  

  Munnar , Kerala.
from  10 per person

  • Dam and Reservoir
    Category
    Dam and Reservoir
  • duration
    Duration
    20 - 30 Minutes
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • bird spotting
    Bird spotting
    Zone
  • parking
    Parking
    Available
  • snacks counter
    Snacks counter
    Available
  • Disability Friendly
    Disable
    Friendly
  • baby friendly
    Couple
    Friendly
  • ExploreBees
    Baby
    Friendly
  • activity zone
    Activity Zone
    Available
  • ExploreBees
    Children's play area
    Available
  • boating
    Boating
    Available
  • ferry ride
    Ferry ride
    Available
  • life guard
    Life guard
    Available
  • life jacket
    Life jacket
    Available
  • dustbin
    Dustbin
    Available

Ticket

  • adult ticket
    Adult
    10 INR
  • children ticket
    Children
    FREE
  • mobile camera
    Mobile Camera
    FREE
  • still camera
    still camera
    FREE
  • video camera
    Video Camera
    FREE

Description

Mattupetty dam and its reservoir are located 13 km away from Munnar in Idukki District of the southern state of Kerala. This concrete gravity dam is built between the hill ranges and it is used mainly for water storage for hydroelectric projects It has been a vital source of power, yielding along with other such dams, huge revenue to the states. A large amount of perennially available water allows wild animals and birds to flourish. The dam was constructed under the Pallivasal Hydro-electric project in the late 1940s, for the purpose of water conservation and power generation. Now the dam is a vital source of electricity generation in Munnar and also a haven for many wild animals and birds due to its constant water availability.

Mattupetty dam is one of the major attraction of Munnar. The attractive feature of Mattupetty dam is the still water reflecting the beauty of Munnar tea garden which borders it. You can engage yourself with water sport activities like Speed launch, showboating, speedboat and motorboats organized by District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) Idukki. You can also have a ride on elephants along the pathways between the dam and tea gardens. and enjoy the pretty natural surroundings of this beautiful dam. Adventure lovers also have options here like trekking in the Shola forest. Mattupetty is ideal for trekking and bird watching, with the variety of birds found there. Small streams and waterfalls cut through the track here and there, which again adds more attraction to the place. It is also said to be one of the waterholes where the elephants in the region often visit.


Tips

  • There is a speed boat and a high-speed boat. Rs 750 for 5 passengers
  • To avoid crowds, first, visit the mattupatty dam then go for the other attractions like eco-point, Top station, rose garden.
  • The Boating timing is after 2.30pm. Can't say about the morning timings. Make prior inquiries

Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Last Admission 04:30 PM

Things to carry

  • id card
    Id card
  • camera
    camera
  • selfi stick
    Selfi stick
  • water bottle
    Water bottle
  • sunglasses
    Sunglasses
  • cap
    Cap
  • medicine
    Medicine
  • sun cream
    Sunscreen
  • power bank
    Power Bank

Things Not Allowed

  • no alcohol
    alcohol
  • no weapons
    Weapons
  • no pets
    Pets
  • no skate board
    Skate board
  • no smoking
    Smoking
  • no wifi
    Wifi
  • no plastic bag
    Plastic Bag

Near By

  • atm
    ATM
    10.6 KM
  • fuel station
    Fuel Station
    8.3 KM
  • restaurant
    Restaurant
    0.4 KM
  • hospital
    Hospital
    10.5 KM
  • pharmacy
    Pharmacy
    10.5 KM
  • hotel
    Hotel
    1.4 KM
  • bus stop
    Bus Stop
    11.7 KM
  • train
    Train
    135.0 KM
  • taxi
    TAXI
    12.0 KM

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