Mattupetty Dam

Mattupetty Dam is located at just 12KM from Munnar, the famous hill station in Kerala. It is very popular tourist site famous for its storage concrete gravity dam constructed in late 1940.

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How To Reach Mattupetty Dam

By Air

The Cochin International Airport is the closest airport to the Mattupetty Dam Munnar. The airport is located roughly 108 kilometers from the city of Munnar.

By Train

The nearest train station is Angamaly, which is 109 kilometers away. When you arrive in Munnar, you will travel from Angamaly to Aluva via Aluva.

By Bus

You can easily reach Mattupetty by road if you take a taxi from the Angamaly railway station and then get into a shared cab until you reach Munnar.

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Mattupetty Dam, Munnar, Kerala

If you are visiting Munnar, don't forget to visit Mattupetty Dam; a must-visit place located at just 12 km from Munnar Town. The Mattupetty dam is surrounded by green lush jungle and the still water of the reserve gives an amazing reflection of tree plats. You can experience the nature by walking in the surrounding area covered by trees.

There is a narrow road passes above the dam separating storage reserve and other part. You will at least require 2-3 hours of time while exploring Mattupetty Dam and its surroundings. You can also enjoy shopping from the small local market located near Mattupetty Dam.

This dam was constructed in the 1940s for the purpose of water conservation and hydroelectricity generation. Due to its constant water availability, the dam is now a vital source of electricity generation in Munnar and also a haven for many wild animals and birds.

Things to do in Mattupetty Dam

1. Boating at Mattupetty Lake

If you visit the Mattupetty Dam Munnar, you can easily watch beautiful sunsets, have a picnic, or go boating on the lake. Apart from these, you can also enjoy boating on the lake.

2. Go hiking in the Shola Forest

The Mattupetty Dam is surrounded by lush greenery, which may be ascribed to the adjacent Shola woods and tea gardens. You may go trekking, which is really a wonderful activity in the lap of nature.

3. Bird-watch at the Dam

The dam is surrounded by hundreds of migrating birds and species due to its quantity of water. Spend some quality time here with your binoculars in hand, spotting some amazing birds as they hover over the lake or settle into the treetops.

4. Photography

Doing photography is another important activity that you can enjoy near Mattupetty Dam. The place offers numerous eye-catching spots where you can click pictures for your album.

Best time to visit:
January,February,March,September,October,November,December
Activities at this place:
Trekking Adventures

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