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Idukki Arch Dam

Idukki Arch Dam


                     Idukki Dam is built over the Periyar River in a gorge between the Kuravan Hills and the Kurathini Hills in Kerala. The huge and breathtaking dam, rising to 167.68 meters (550 ft), is also among Asia's top-highest arch dams. Another Idukki tourist attraction is the dam, built by the Kerala state government in 1975. It has a 780MW issue, and electricity is drawn from the dam. This destination is like a cake with well-designed architectural structures, beautiful mountains, greenery, and a calm water body of 60 sq-km created by three dams of Idukki, Cheruthoni, and Kulamavu to please the sight of the visitors.

Distance: 33 kilometers from Idukki District.

Timings: On Public Holidays, Saturdays & Sundays.

 Entry Fees: Rs 25 for adults and Rs 5 for children. The charge for a 15-minute boat ride for five persons is Rs 600



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