Peringalkuthu Dam
Map
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Facts and practical information
Peringalkuthu Dam is a concrete dam built across the Chalakkudi River in Thrissur district, Kerala state of India. It also contains Peringalkuthu Hydro Electric Power Project of Kerala State Electricity Board who owns the dam. This is the first hydro electric power project to build on the Chalakkudi River. The dam is situated in deep forest and special permission is needed to visit the dam. ()
Opened: 15 May 1957 (67 years ago)Elevation: 1355 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 10°18'55"N, 76°38'4"E
Day trips
Peringalkuthu Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Athirappilly Falls, Charpa Falls, Vazhachal Falls.