Pazhassi Dam

 Pazhassi Dam is located 11 km away from the birth place of the Pazhassi Raja, the Pazhassi Dam is nestled amidst an idyllic and picturesque setting. Famous for its scenic beauty, the Pazhassi Damn is a popular tourist hangout. The Kannur District Tourism Promotion Council boats are available to navigate through the river enjoying the silent beauty of Pazhassi dam. It is the only reservoir with gardens in Kannur district. The garden is a good attraction with sculptures. The added attractions of the place are the gardens and children's park. The Buddha’s mountain at Pazhassi and the sculpture of Pazhassi King are visual delights. 

This reservoir is mainly used for irrigation purpose. The water supply from this dam meets the drinking as well as the irrigation purpose of the whole Kannur district. This Project was

commisioned by Ex: Prime Minister Late: Mr. Moraji Desai in the yaer of 1979.

While there may not be too much to do? At the Pazhassi Dam, it continues to be a favourite with the tourists solely on the basis of its picturesque and quaint setting, which takes the breath away of any traveller. Riding on its fame for being unimaginably beautiful, the Pazhassi Dam draws tourists by a large number every year, from the across the country and different parts of the world.

Location: Located 37 km east of Kannur.

Peruvannamuzhi Dam

       Peruvannamuzhi or Peruvannamoozhy is a village in Kozhikode district, Kerala, India which is near the PERUVANNAMUZHI DAM over a river. It is known for tourism, wildlife and research on spice crops.

There is a reservoir with facilities for boating, and nature reserves. The reservoir supplies irrigation water to Kozhikode, Malapuram and Kannur.

The  region offers immense scope for picnicking. The reservoir here provides facilities for speedboat and rowboat cruises during which one can see the 'Smaraka Thottam', a garden built in the memory of the freedom fighters of the region.

Uninhabited islands, a bird sanctuary and a crocodile farm add to the charm of the place. Other attractions include a crocodile farm and gardens. Peruvannamuzhi is rich in bird life and over 90 species of birds have been recorded at the Experimental Farm of Indian Institute of Spices Research.

Location: It is located about 60 km North East of the Calicut.

Pothundi Dam

                                                                            Pothundi, the dam is irrigation dam near a small village in Palakkad district of Kerala state, India. It was built in the 19th century. The dam is rare to be built without a traditional concrete core, which is used in earth dams to counter the force exerted by water at high pressure. The nucleus is, however, an unusual mixture of brown sugar (jaggery) and quick lime.It is the second dam built in Asia, without having to use a cement mixture.

The dam is located about 8 km away Nemmara and 42 km from Palakkad, Nelliampathi, about 17 km away, is known for the dam Nemmara Vallengi festival.The Pothundy Sailing is a great site for tourists, covered with mountains. The dam is one of the most important sources of water for agriculture and drinking chittur Taluk. This dam is the main site, Malayalam film Vinodayathra.

Location: The dam is located about 8 km from  Nenmara and 42 km from Palakkad. About 17 km of Nelliampathy.

Malampuzha Dam

Malampuzha Dam

      Malampuzha Dam is the largest reservoir in Kerala, which is located near Palakkad in southern India is on the scenic hills of Western Ghats in the background. The dam project was initiated in 1949 and graduated in 1955. The entire catchment area of ​​145 square kilometers, where the tank has a capacity of 8000 square meters of water. duct systems serving the irrigated agricultural land when the reservoir provides drinking water Palakkad and surrounding villages.

Malampuzha, a small town in the foothills of Western Ghats takes its name from the river Malampuzha. Nurtured by this tributary of Kerala's longest river, Bharathappuzha, Malampuzha is a green city is a major tourist attraction for its hiking trails and irrigation dam large.

Around the reservoir are beautiful gardens and amusement parks. services can be found in the lake by boat. Other attractions in the Malampuzha garden a beautiful rock garden, fish-shaped aquarium, snake park, cableway, which takes aerial tour of the park and the gigantic Yakshi (enchantress) sculptured by Kanai Kunhiraman, a renowned sculptor of Kerala.

Entrance to the garden

The most interesting feature of the rock is the whole place is made of pieces of unwanted and broken bangles, tiles, used plastic cans, boxes and other debris. The garden is a masterpiece of sculptor Padmasree Neck Chand Saini. His rock garden in Chandigarh is world famous and attracts thousands of tourists every year. Nearest station and the airport is in Palakkad and Coimbatore, respectively.

Location: Only 10 km from Palakkad town, North Kerala.

Peechi Dam

Peechi Dam

                      Peechi is well known for Peechi Dam. This dam project started as an irrigation project, offers boating facilities at the reservoir. Peechi is a fascinating picnic spot. Peechi is a village located 22 km from the city from Trichur in Kerala, India, and is renowned for his mother and wildlife sanctuary. Forestry Research Institute of Kerala (KFRI) located in this town. Peechi dam was built primarily for drinking water needs of the population Thrissurtown. In addition, it also serves as an irrigation dam, leading to rice fields in and around Thrissur. Although no visitors to most of the time of year, the monsoon usually take place on the tourist map mainly for the stunning views offered by the open shutters of the tank is completely filled.

Peechi dam

Peechi River

Boating is permitted in the reservoir and on lucky days one can see wild tuskers on the forested banks, part of which forms a wildlife sanctuary .There are frequent private buses from Thrissur to the dam is a noticing fact. Built across the Manali River, the dam is a vast catchment area of nearly 3200 acres with extensive botanical gardens and cascading fountains offer numerous inviting avenues for tourists. One can see tuskers on the bank of this reservoir Peechi Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1958 has got 125Sq.Km area. The Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary has dense, moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests is located in the catchment area of the Peechi and Vazhani dams. With more than 50 species of orchids and medicinal plants, the sanctuary is a veritable treasure trove of rare flora and fauna. 

The place is congenial for boating and trekking. The natural habitat at Peechi-Vazhani Sanctuary is frequented by Tigers, Leopards and Wild Dogs, besides the Sambar and the Spotted and Barking deer.

Location: Located at a distance of 15km from Thrissur.

Bhoothathankettu

Boothathankettu Dam

Bhoothathankettu dam is a tourist destination in Kerala, India. It is in Pindimana the village, about 10 km from Kothamangalam, 50 km from the capital of Ernakulam. Bhoothathankettu, a scenic damsite with boating facilities is situated in a vast virgin forest. A myth connected with the origin of this place says that this natural fortification of forests and hills was built by Bhoothams (spirit/ghosts) overnight. Hence the name Bhoothathankettu (fort of the spirits). Later, this natural topography helped in building a dam here.

Located amidst green and mighty river Periyar Kerala, is a popular tourist Bhoothathankettu. Although there is no rail link Bhoothathankettu connection to other big cities or small towns and Kerala, which is visited by people in large numbers. The nearest town of Kothamangalam is at least 10 km from here.

It is an interesting story behind the name of Bhuthathankettu prey. The story goes that centuries ago demons planned to flood the temple Trikkariyoor, whose president is Lord Shiva, the deity. The plan was to dam the Periyar River and flooding the area with water. Lord Siva came up with an alternative plan to thwart his plan. It imitates the sound of a rooster, as it appears in the morning. With this, it seemed that dawn was approaching.

Fearing the arrival of light, the demons fled, leaving his work half done. It is believed that even today there is evidence that demon half finished its work. This evidence includes large rocks demons are supposed to have been shot in the bed of the river, the Old Kettu Bhoothathan. Periyar River flows through the narrow space, the demons have not been able to hold. Thus, the name is Bhoothathankettu, which means "strength of the spirits."

Once you've reached Bhoothathankettu, there are several activities you can enjoy a boat trip up the river for up to 20 people with ease. You can also opt for a motor boat, a journey through the jungle, climbing and fishing. The natural topography has been much more useful in the construction of the dam. With Bhoothathankettu, another place you can visit the famous Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, which is nearby.

Location: Bhoothathankettu is located 50 km north east of Ernakulam town.

The Idukki Dam

Idukki Arch Dam

                 The Idukki Dam, located in Kerala, India, is currently the 14th largest arch dam in Asia, at 555 feet in height. The dam stands between the two mountains - Kuravanmala (839 feet) and Kurathimala (925 feet). It was constructed and is owned by the Kerala State Electricity Board.

It is built on the Periyar River, in the ravine between the Kuravan and Kurathi Hills in Kerala, India. At 167.68 meters, it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia. It started generating power on 4 October 1975. Technically, the dam type is a concrete double, curvature parabolic, thin arc dam.

Idukki Arch Dam

This dam was constructed along with two other dams at Cheruthony and Kulamavu. Together, the three dams have created an artificial lake that is 60 km² wide. The stored water is used to produce electricity at the Moolamattom Power house, which is located inside nearby rocky caves. The Government of Canada aided in the building of the dam with long term loans and grants.

Location: The Idukki Dam is 43 kms away from Moolamattom.

Thanneermukkom Bund

Thanneermukkom Bund (Thannermukkom Salt Water Barrier) was constructed as a part of the Kuttanad Development Scheme to prevent tidal action and intrusion of salt water into the Kuttanad low-lands across Vembanad Lake between Thannermukkom on south and Vechur on north. Thanneermukkom Bund was constructed in 1974 and is functional since 1976.

Thanneermukkom Bund

 It is the largest mud regulator in India. This barrier essentially divides the lake into two parts - one with brackish water perennially and the other half with fresh water fed by the rivers draining in to the lake.It has been built across Lake Vembanad. It connects Vechoor of Kottayam district and Thanneermukkom of Alappuzha district.

This barrier has helped the farmers in Kuttanad - where farming is done below sea level. It has however also created ecological problems, primarily, the rampant propagation of the Water Hyacinth in fresh water. The backwaters which were abundant with fish and part of the staple food of the people of the region require a small amount of salt water for their breeding. The salt water barrier has caused deterioration of the catch of fish in the region and the fishermen are opposed to the bund as of 2005.

The salt water barrier has also disrupted the harmony of the sea with the backwaters and has caused problems not foreseen before the salt water barrier like the omniprescence of the water weeds. Earlier the salt water tends to cleanse the backwaters but this does not happen any more leading to the pollution of the backwaters and the entire land nearby.The shutters are opened during monsoon and are closed after approximately six months.

Location: It can be reached by road, from Kottayam town, Alappuzha or Cherthala. Frequent bus services are available from all the places mentioned.

Kakki Reservoir

                    Kakki Reservoir is an artificial lake, located in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. The lake, which was created when Kakki and Anathode dams were built, is on one of the tributaries of Pamba, the Kakki tributary. The dams were built in 1966 as part of the Sabarigiri Hydroelectric project. Full reservoir level (FRL) is 981.45 meters above sea level according to the operators of the "twin" reservoirs, the Kerala State Electricity Board.[2] The reservoir, which is also a tourist spot, is nestled in the Pathanamthitta reserve forest, very close to the Western Ghats.

Location: Only 20km from Pathanamthitta.

Neyyar Dam

Neyyar dam is a gravity dam on the Neyyar River in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, South India, located on the foot of the Western Ghats about 30 km from Thiruvananthapuram. It was established in 1958 and is a popular picnic spot. Lying against the southern low hills of the Western Ghats, Neyyar Dam has a scenic lake. Neyyar dam is situated at Kallikkad Panchayath of Neyyattinkara Taluk.

The peak Agasthya kooodam is very near to Neyyar dam. The dam was built for irrigation purposes. One canal of Neyyar flows to western districts of Tamil Nadu The main river Neyyar flows through Kallikkadu, Ottasekharamangalam, Aryancode, Kezaroor, Marayamuttom, Neyyattinkara and Poovar and ends at the Arabian SeaA crocodile farm was set up in 1977. It also includes a habitat for otters near the administrative complex.

The Crocodile Rehabilitation and Research Centre in Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary were named initially by the Kerala government after the late naturalist Steve Irwin as Steve Irwin National Park. You can travel there by air, the nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (38 km) and the nearest railway station is at Thiruvananthapuram (30 km).

Location: Only 32 km from the Neyyar Dam. One can also come via the International Thiruvananthapuram Airport to Neyyar Dam, which is just 38 km away.

Aruvikkara Dam

 It is on the banks of the serene Karamana River is this lovely picnic destination called Aruvikkara. The place is popular for its verdant surroundings, a beautiful dam, and the Durga temple. Near the temple is a meandering stream replete with fish that quite fearlessly swim close to the shore in schools to have the crumbs thrown in by the visitors. The fish here are considered holy, and feeding them is believed to cure ailments such as warts, whiteheads and blemishes on the skin. Boating facilities are available at the reservoir.

Stroll the length of the stream, feed the fish, soak up the greenery, stop to take pictures and simply enjoy the breeze. Aruvikkara Dam offers an idyllic setting to enjoy a day out with your family in Trivandrum. Feeding the fish at the stream here is believed to cure skin ailments. The site is peaceful, and free of irritants.

Location: About 16 kilometers (10 miles) from Trivandrum.