Malankara Dam

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Malankara dam is a gravity dam constructed across Thodupuzha river for irrigation purposes. The dam is constructed to make use of the tail water from the Moolamattom power house. The project is run under the Muvattupuzha Valley Irrigation Project and KSEB. The artificial lake covers an area of around 11 square km. ()

Coordinates: 9°51'9"N, 76°44'41"E

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KeralaIndia

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Malankara Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Thommankuthu, Ilaveezha Poonchira, Sree Krishna Swami Temple.

3.9 miNW
National park
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
101 min walk • The Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary, covering an area of barely 25 km², and located about 12 km from Kothamangalam, was the first bird sanctuary in Kerala.
4.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Thommankuthu, Thodupuzha
108 min walk • Thommankuthu is a waterfall located in Thodupuzha Thaluk in Idukki District of the southern state of Kerala, India. It is a popular tourist spot in the state and one of the major centres of eco-tourism in Kerala.
3.8 miNW
Mountain
Ilaveezha Poonchira, Thodupuzha
97 min walk • Ilaveezhapoonchira is a tourist destination located in Melukavu village in Kottayam district near Kanjar. Ilaveezha Poonchira is surrounded by three enchanting hillocks - Mankunnu, Kodayathoormala and Thonippara. This makes the place ideal for trekking.
3.8 miNW
Temple
Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Thodupuzha
97 min walk • Sree Krishna Swami Temple is a Hindu temple situated at the heart of Thodupuzha town in Idukki district in the Indian state of Kerala. It is located on the banks of Thodupuzhayar, a tributary of river Muvattupuzha. Lord Krishna presides there in the form of Navaneetha Krishna who holds butter in his right pam.
3.7 miNW
Temple
Amaramkavu, Thodupuzha
94 min walk • Amaramkavu is a sacred grove and Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess VanaDurga, situated in Kolani, Thodupuzha Municipality, Idukki district, Kerala. Amaramkavu is the largest sacred grove in Idukki district. Amaramkavu has an area near to 3 acres and is rich in biodiversity.
3.5 miNW
Universities and schools
Newman College, Thodupuzha
89 min walk • Newman College is a Syro Malabar Catholic institution of higher education in Thodupuzha, Kerala, India, administered by the Diocese of Kothamangalam. It is a leading college in the Idukki District, with over 1500 students, 66 teaching staff, and 36 non-teaching staff.

Malankara Dam

Facts and practical information

Malankara Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Thattekad Bird Sanctuary

Thommankuthu, Thodupuzha

Ilaveezha Poonchira, Thodupuzha

Sree Krishna Swami Temple, Thodupuzha

Amaramkavu, Thodupuzha

Newman College, Thodupuzha