Kundala Dam Munnar
Kundala Dam is situated about 20 Km from Munnar on the way to Munnar topstation, Mattupetti panchayat in Idukki district, Kerala, India. Kundala dam also known as Sethuparvati dam, is one of the most picturesque tourist attraction with the dam is built on the Muthirapuzha River, a tributary of the Periyar River. The dam was completed in 1947 and the release from the dam is to river Palar and Taluks through which release flow are Udumpanchola, Devikulam, Kothamangalam, Muvattupuzha, Kunnathunadu, Aluva, Kodungalllur and Paravoor. This picnic spot is surrounded by the green Western Ghats mountain range.Kundal dam was constructed under the Pallivasal hydroelectric project in Kerala in 1946. Furthermore it's far the first arch dam in Asia. Kundala dam, the masonry arch dam having a height of 46.93 metres (154 sq ft) or at a height of 1700 metres above the sea level and the length is 259.38 metres.
The dam is huge and surrounding nature will be always stunning to watch. The tourists can drive on to the dam and get away from the hustle and crowd and can be found the best boating option. The enchanting place is located in the midst of the pristine beauty of nature with lake, pine forest and mountains. Exploring this photogenic spot is the most ecstatic moment and can be captured all in a single frame.
This is an excellent place for time out with parents and friends to enthralling the intense beauty of dam surrounded by means of hills dotted trees. The attracting tourist destinations like Pampadumchola National park, Kurinjimalai Sanctuary Meesappulimalai are close by the dam. Kundala Dam and the serene lake in Munnar has always been in the foremost of the holiday bucket of the travellers who want to be explore the nature and its extra ordinary charm. The hills encompassing Kundala lake is home to the famous Neelkurinji flowers that bloom once in 12 years embracing the slopes of the hills with brilliant blue hue.
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