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Though built for generation of electricity and for irrigational purposes the dams in Kerala are a tourist destination in themselves thanks to the greenery surrounding them. Forests and grass lands surrounding these sites make them an enchanting stopover. Some of the dams like the Bhoothathan Kettu Dam in Kothamangalam are surrounded by forests which offer the tourist a spectacle of a wide variety of flora and fauna and is a botanist delight. Others are teeming with exotic wildlife, offers excellent trekking and rock climbing opportunities. Elephants are regular visitors at the mattupetty dam in Iddikki.The Banasura Sagar dam in Kalpetta is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia and an ideal starting point for hikes into the surrounding scenic mountains. Of particular significance is the set of islands that were formed when the reservoir submerged the surrounding areas. The islands with the Banasura hills in the background provide a spectacular view.The Idukki dam on the Periyar river is the world's second and Asia's first arch dam constructed across the Kuravan and Kurathi hills. At an elevation of 167.68 meters it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia, at 555 feet in height. An artificial lake of 60 Sq.Km width has been created by the Construction of this arch dam and two other dams at Cheruthony and Kulamavu.Peechi dam in Thrissur is another of the dams in Kerala which is a good picnic spot. The monsoon season often places the spot on the tourist map, mainly for the majestic views offered by the open shutters of the fully filled reservoir. With extensive botanical gardens and cascading fountains, the dam offers numerous inviting avenues for tourists. Boating is permitted in the reservoir and on lucky days one can see wild tuskers on the forested banks.

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1. ARUVIKKARA DAM

16 km from ThiruvananthapuramIn the bank of Karamana river

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2. BANASURA SAGAR DAM

25 km northeast of KalpettaLargest earth dam in India and

the second largest in Asia is built here

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3. CHERUTHONI DAM

2 km from Idukki Arch DamThe dam site is famous for its scenic beauty

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4. CHULLIAR DAM

The dam offers spectacular views of hills It is situated at the foot of Western Ghats

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5. IDUKKI ARCH DAM

Asia’s first and world’s second arch damView to explore the greenery of Kerala

550 ft high and 650 ft wide

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6. KAKKAYAM DAM

45 km from Kozhikodeteeming with exotic wildlife

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7. KAKKI RESERVOIR

The wild life of surrounded forest gives magical moments in lake

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8. KARAPPUZHA DAM

13 km North - East of KalpettaIt gives marvelous sight of the dam

and the premises

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9. KUNDALA DAM

20 km from MunnarThe Kundala artificial dam

Aruvikkad waterfall is also near Kundala

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10. MALAMPUZHA DAM

10 km from PalakkadSituated on the lower hills of Western Ghats

Beautifully landscaped gardens

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11. MALANKARA DAM

6 km from ThodupuzhaAn artificial lake spread over 11 km

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12. MANGALAM DAM

50 km from PalakkadThe dam is built across the Cherukunnath river

A tributary of the Mangalam river

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13. MULLAPERIYAR DAM

192 km from ErnakulamThe splendid artificial lake formed by the

Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River

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14. NEYYAR DAM

32 km from ThiruvananthapuramNeyyar Dam has a watch tower

Crocodile farm, Lion safari park and Deer park

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15. PAZHASSI DAM

37 km East of KannurThe dam site is famous for its scenic beauty

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16. PEECHI DAM

20 km east of ThrissurIt is a spectacular dam site with

beauty of flowery gardens

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17. PERUVANNAMUZHI DAM

60 km from KozhikodeThe Peruvannamuzhi dam site set amid hills

Facilities for speed and row boat cruises

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18. POTHUNDY RESERVOIR

45 km from PalakkadSituated on the way to Nelliampathy

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